7/07/2011

Barcelona Beginner Series 4/4 Size Student Violin with Case and Accessories Review

Barcelona Beginner Series 4/4 Size Student Violin with Case and Accessories
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I purchased this violin for my 78 year old mother that use to play when she was much younger. Figured if she didnt end up playing at least it was nice looking and she could use it as decoration. Before giving her the violin for her Birthday I took it to a very dependable music store to make sure it was in tune and all before giving it to her. Since I have no musical background myself thought this would be the best route to take.
The gentlemen at the store told me they usually will not tune them due to the fact of the quality of them, that either the pegs break or the neck when inserting the bridge (which comes unassembled in shipping). Well what was so dreaded actually did while put the bridge in the neck cracked all the way across. Not talking a small hairline fracture, this was an all out break. Was very disapointed due to the fact I had planned on giving it to her the next day. I had read other review on it before purchasing it, in which they had stated it was a great beginner violin. Well never really had the chance to even find that out. So my overall rating for this item is very poor.
Judy B OKC, OK

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The Barcelona 1 Series is our most affordable model of violin. Ideal for the novice musician, it features hand carved solid maple with a spruce top, assembled with the quality construction normally found in much more expensive violins. The included case is a light weight form fitting hard case with pockets and strap, making it convenient to carry to your lessons. It comes with accessories valued at over $60 alone: Fine Graded-Rosin, an extra bridge, bow, and set of strings. Basically everything you need to pick it up and begin playing! Buy with confidence as it comes with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defects. We dare you to find a better bargain!

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Crystalcello MV100 1/16 Size Violin with Carrying Case + Bow + Accessories - Natural Color Review

Crystalcello MV100 1/16 Size Violin with Carrying Case + Bow + Accessories - Natural Color
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Good product considering the price. One of the tuning pegs would not stay, the string would never tighten completely. Within a week the peg broke while we were trying to get it to stay. However, we (the parents) are not experienced with violins and accept the possibility that we may not have been interpreting the directions correctly. Also, we did not attempt to contact the seller for a replacement, so I cannot comment on how they might respond to such a request. The remainder of the pegs work fine. The one major complaint I have is that the violin took a very long time to arrive; they did announce that there may be a delay, hopefully this was just a temporary problem.

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Hand-carved solid Spruce top. Hand-carved solid Maple back, neck and sides. Ebonized pegs, fingerboard and chinrest. Alloy tailpiece with 4 built-in fine tuners. Rosewood frog, wood stick bow with genuine horsehair. Lightweight case with adjustable shoulder strap. Rosin. Extra Set of String.

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7/06/2011

Don't Fret Finger Position Markers for Violin and Viola (4/4 Vln Or 14" Viola) Review

Don't Fret Finger Position Markers for Violin and Viola (4/4 Vln Or 14 Viola)
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This aid stays attached well. Great for a biginner and also an aid for finding higher positions.

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Don't Fret replaces the "tapes on the fingerboard" method of teaching fingerings to beginning string students. Designed to save time for the classroom teacher, or the private studio teacher by eliminating the time it takes to apply tapes to the fingerboard and the margin of error created by slipping and fraying tapes.The picture implies there are two sets.THERE IS ONLY ONE

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The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello Review

The Original Hill Dark Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello
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This rosin has been recommended to me by my violin teacher and I am very happy with the results of using it. The consistency of the rosin is softer then other brands I tried, and thus makes the application onto the bow hair much easier. The rosin stays on the hair for quite a long time, and treated bow produces very clean sound, without any harshness or hisses. Residue fall out onto the violin varnish seems less messy then from some stock rosins I tried. Wrapping the rosin in cloth/sponge is a nice touch - no plastic box to rattle inside your violin case, and your hands stay clean while handling it.

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Hill Brand Dark Rosin, considered by many as the ultimate rosin, is used by professionals worldwide. Hill rosins are wrapped in their own padded velveteen shell. This is the rosin that others strive to emulate. Well suited for violin, viola and cello. This dark (green) rosin is slightly softer than the light (amber) and grips abit more. This is genuine Hill Dark Rosin, not an imitation!

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7/05/2011

Kun Original 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest Review

Kun Original 4/4 Violin Shoulder Rest
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I don't always use a shoulder rest, but this one is good when I'm playing in a seated position. I still can't quite get it adjusted perfectly, but my doctor says I have weird shoulders. Oh well. It keeps my left shoulder from aching after playing for an hour or two. Good quality, serviceable shoulder rest. I'd give it 5 stars if I could've adjusted it to fit "just-right".

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A long-time favorite of students and professionals, Kun Original shoulder rests provide a firm yet comfortable frame, with dense rubber padding for comfort and stability. Fully adjustable for height and width, with patented locking mechnism which ensures the rest will not touch the back of the instrument. Available for 4/4, 3/4-1/2, and 1/4-1/8 violin.

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Kun Collapsible Junior Shoulder Rest for 1/2 - 3/4 Violin Review

Kun Collapsible Junior Shoulder Rest for 1/2 - 3/4 Violin
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Same Kun quality as the full size shoulder rests, this 1/2-3/4 is especially nice because it is collapsible. It is working great for my 7yo who is beginning lessons.

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The Kun Collapsable Junior Shoulder Rest for 1/2 - 3/4 Violin features a comfortable contoured bar with foam padding. It is height and angle adjustable and the legs fold flat for compact case or pocket storage. The choice of students and pros alike, all Kun Shoulder Rests provide comfort with Kun quality! This model fits 1/2 - 3/4 Violins.

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7/04/2011

Music Basics Violin Complete Kit with Free Tuner - 1/16 Size (VLN-10 1/16) Review

Music Basics Violin Complete Kit with Free Tuner - 1/16 Size (VLN-10 1/16)
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Great little fiddle for little hands. I wish the hair on the bow was a little better, but overall if your looking for a nice "beginner" and I mean "beginner" fiddle (between 2 and 3 years old this is perfect! Nice case and it's a pretty little thing, you can start with the very basic's on this fiddle for little hands. Holding the bow and how to hold the fiddle. And if you can keep the bow rosened the sound is ok. Nice purchase and I will buy the next size up when time!!!! Nice for the price!

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This violin kit comes complete with violin, bow, case, rosin, and a free violin tuner worth $20. Violin comes with a metal tailpiece with 4 tuners - making tuning easy. The bow comes with real horsehair providing solid playability and sound volume. Violin comes with bridge already setup and ready to play. Violin top is hand carved solid spruce and violin back is hand carve solid maple. The violin also comes with real inlaid purfling on both the violin top and back. Fingerboard, chinrest and tuning pegs are made out of hardwood. Bow comes with this violin kit is made out of round stick and Mongolian horsehair with rosewood frog. The kit also includes 1 rosin. The violin case is light weight made out of foam and covered with nylon. The well fitted interior design protects violin from excessive movement while in transit. Velcro neck strap holds the violin securely from movement. A matching blanket is included to further protect the violin against loose bows and items in the case. There are 2 bow holders in the case. Violin neck/head area is large enough to hold shoulder rest. There is an accessory compartment for storing rosin, strings, etc. (3" Width by 3-1/2" Length by 2-1/2" Depth). Case has outside pocket for holding music and accessories. 1 adjustable shoulder strap is included allowing carrying the case over the shoulder ' taking violin to lesson, school or orchestra practice is made easy. The free tuner included is to help you tune the violin. The tuner can tune all 4 strings. The tuner is also a guitar tuner and a chromatic tuner all in one. This violin model is available in 4/4, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16, 1/32 sizes. Here is a quick guide to determine the right size violin to buy by age. 4/4 Full Size (11 years old to adult), 3/4 size (10-11 years old), 1/2 size (8-9 years old), 1/4 size (6-7 years old), 1/8 size (5 years old), 1/10 size (4 years old), 1/16 size (3 and half years old), 1/32 size (3 and younger).

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