Bow-Right for Violin, Medium (1/2-1/4 Violin) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am wondering if the other reviewer actually tried this item?
I used this on both my kids and it worked for both of them. I did previously try the pencils, the straws and even pipe cleaners.
The problem with those other alternatives:
The straws BEND and fall out, and the pencils are so rigid they do not fit into the f-holes properly AND they can damage the f-hole shape. The bowright's 2 wires provide a STRAIGHT, sturdy PATH for the bow to follow. That is what is missing in those other alternatives.
Some bonuses that I realized as well were the following:
Quicker, closer to the strings, bow circles for songs like Allegro and others where you pick up the bow and start at the frog again. A sound-sensitive way of learning to keep the bow straight. When my kids would hear the ticking of the metal from their bows hitting it, they reacted instantaneously with better bowing until there was no sound.
In addition, I used this size on my younger child's 1/8 violin and it fit fine. My older child has a 1/2 violin.
So BRAVO for the Bowright, I love what it did for my kids and highly recommend it.

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Bow-Right is the perfect tool for developing a sound violin bow technique. Stainless steel guides encourage straight bowing and correct wrist action.

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Pirastro Gold Rosin For Violin - Viola - Cello Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very good rosin that I am enjoying using! It seems to be responding well to the humid climate i live in.

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Pirastro Gold Rosin is one of Pirastro's top quality rosins. It comes in a round rosin cake with thick cardboard holder and cover. It is popularly used by many professional musicians throughout the world and is particularly good for playing in humid conditions. Pirastro has been developing and producing rosins in Offenbach, Germany for over 200 years. Pirastro Gold Rosin is well suited for violin, viola and cello.

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ViolinSmart Oblong Violin Case 4/4 Full Size (Burgundy) Review

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(More customer reviews)This case is super, both the exterior and interior are of great quality.
The design is new-school and is professional looking to take anywhere.

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Super-Sensitive Red Label Violin E String, 4/4 Review

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(More customer reviews)This was a rip off!!!! because they send me rusty strings and they burst when putting them on the violin so I give this product a all thumbs down

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Super-Sensitive's Red-Label is one the most popular student strings in America. Economically priced, the strings are made with high quality winding and core materials providing the durability and dependability required by the school orchestra programs. Red-Label is available in 6 different sizes allowing younger students to use right size strings on their instruments rather than fitting larger sized strings on smaller violins. Made in USA.

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Mel Bay First Lessons Violin Book/CD/DVD Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Perfect book for teaching yourself. Starts off with the usual silly pieces but soon you will be playing some quite nice little songs. The CD is nice if you are having trouble reading the notes and can't quite get the tune. If you want to learn to play the violin it realy isn't that hard with this book. With a little effort, you will surprise yourself.

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Have you ever wanted to learn to play the violin? First Lessons Violin presents beginning violin technique and basic music-reading fundamentals, with an emphasis on the use of melodies and classical pieces to teach each new concept. The 28 lessons include basic technique and reading skills, scales in the keys of A, D, G, and C as well as bowing techniques such as dynamic contrast, slurs, accents, and staccato bowing. There are 47 melodies presented including works by Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, Mozart and other classical composers. The companion CD and DVD feature all of the exercises and pieces recorded with solo violin and piano accompaniment. Contents include -Holding the Violin Playing the Open Strings Quarter Notes and Half Notes Notes in the First Position on the A and E strings Key Signatures Repeat Signs, Lightly Row, Dotted Notes Eighth notes, Hungarian Folk Song #1 Notes in the First Position on the D string Rests, Scherzando D Scale, Gavotte, Country Gardens Dynamics, Dixie Notes in the Key of D on the E string, Riguadon Time Signature, Lavender's Blue Slurs, Gavotte Accents, Fanfare Minuet Key of G, London Symphony Crescendo and Decrescendo, Jamaica -English Dance Tune The Upbeat, British Grenadiers Accidentals, Minuet -Telemann Key of C, Trumpet Minuet Ritard, French March (duet) Playing two notes with the same bow direction, Gavotte in C The Fourth Finger, Bour e from Water Music Fourth Finger and Open Strings Key of A, German Dance Sixteenth Notes Dotted Eighth Note Staccato, Glockenspiel Staccato and Legato Grace Notes

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Play on Air Deluxe Shoulder Rest: Fits 1/2-4/4 Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)Play on airs are junk. They wouldn't be quite so bad if not for one major design flaw: they require air. This means that they either pop or deflate after extended use. You're basically paying $22 for a beach ball.
These shoulder rests are designed to provide a little bit of padding and support for those with shorter necks. But you know what could do that same job AND not deflate? A sponge. Better yet, go to a fabric store and get get some furniture padding. It costs $4 for 2 feet. Use a bread knife to cut it up. That stuff works really well and will last for years if necessary.

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Well made and comfortable air-filled cushion.Pear shaped for full coverage.

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VIOLINSMART Full Size 4/4 Red/Pink Electric Violin Complete Set Review

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(More customer reviews)Yes, It is good for practising, but NOT good for a beginner. I have 20+ years of experience playing the violin. The instrument has many disadvantages, starting with the pieces of the violin. The sound quality is ok. The items included are cheap (eg rosin, shoulder pad, headphones).
Steps to make the instrument better:
1. Get better strings: the strings that come w/ the violin will make your fingers bleed. For a seasoned pro like me that is sad because I have well broken-in fingers with both the violin and cello!
2. Change the tail/bridge/chin rest/pegs: The material it is made of gives a weird vibration when played. It does reduce frustration! Especially with the pegs!
3. Spend the money to get fine tuning pins. This will help in the tuning process! Again, less frustration!
4. Get a new bow!! WOOD is best! Cheap bows will sound like...well cheap.
5. The weight is heavy. You may want to consider this if you are buying this for a child.
Make sure you read the reviews!! You get what you pay for! If you want quality....buy something $200 or more. These $80 violins are exactly what you are paying for...cheap!

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Complete Electric Violin package with Bow + Soft Shell Case + Earhone + Rosin + Amp Cable + 9V Battery.

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