3/23/2012

Dresden 3/4 - 4/4 Violin Chinrest - Boxwood with Standard Bracket Review

Dresden 3/4 - 4/4 Violin Chinrest - Boxwood with Standard Bracket
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Well, this Dresden boxwood chinrest arrived on time, it looks fine, came in a hard paper package, well protected, it's a very good product.
One point. The site say it's a chinrest as good for a 3/4 violin as for a 4/4. I disagree. It seems more crafted for a 3/4 violin.
Or, one should say "It's too large for a 3/4 (not too high, ok?) and too small for a 4/4".
Certainly can be used by both 3/4 and 4/4.
:o)

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This beautifully crafted Dresden-style chinrest fits 3/4 - 4/4 Violins, is made from select Indian Boxwood, and uses a Standard Bracket.

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3/22/2012

Cecilio CVN-100 Rosewood 1/16 Size Violin with Case and Accessories Review

Cecilio CVN-100 Rosewood 1/16 Size Violin with Case and Accessories
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These cheap Chinese made violins look OK opening the box, but they're strictly beginner's material. My daughters needed to upgrade after 1 year, and the supposedly higher-grade models are absolutely no better.
The other reviews I read here look suspicious -- seller or manufacturer padding??
Take your chances on one of these if you want, but read the return policy VERY carefully.

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This violin is perfect for the student musician. It features hand carved solid maple back and sides, hand-carved solid spruce top, beautiful inlaid purfling, varnish finish, rosewood pegs, chin rest, tailpiece and fingerboard. Has features found in much more expensive violins. It comes with alloy tailpiece and 4 built-in fine tuners. The brazilwood bow features rosewood frog and unbleached genuine Mongolian horsehair. The included case is a light weight form fitting hard case with pockets and strap. This makes it convenient to carry to school or orchestra. It also comes with the following accessories: Adjustable shoulder rest with soft foam padding and soft rubber feet, Nickel plated brass reeds violin pitch pipe, extra set of violin strings, extra violin bridge and a quality rosin cake. It has all the accessories needed to start enjoying this great violin. The included accessories alone retail for more than $60. This makes the violin kit an unbeatable value. Buy with confidence as it comes with a one year warranty against any manufacturing defects. Grab it while this price lasts!

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Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Size Violin Strings (4/4 Set, Steel E String, Ball End) Review

Thomastik Dominant 4/4 Size Violin Strings (4/4 Set, Steel E String, Ball End)
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I've been using these Thomastik Dominant strings for quite some time. They're long lasting, the sound is excellent and I'd buy them again.

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These strings have a highly flexible, multi-strand nylon core and cater to artists who feel uncomfortable with steel strings. Dominant string deliver tone and response comparable to gut strings, without gut's attendant drawbacks.The sound of the Dominant string is full and mellow, yet rich in overtones. Its radiance and ability to project sound without being metallic comes to the fore both in arco and pizzicato passages. Other advantages are Dominant's effortless response to intricate fingering and its tuning stability even under extreme atmospheric conditions.Dominant strings should be changed at appropriate intervals to ensure continuity of tone color.Note: The playing and tuning peg length of the string are critical, so the string used should be exactly matched to the instrument's measurements.....

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3/21/2012

Suzuki Violin School Volume 3 - Book Review

Suzuki Violin School Volume 3 - Book
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I grew up learning the Suzuki method and believe in it 100%. This should really be learned with an instructor versus being self-taught. Suzuki method is also a philosophy - look for the book by Suzuki himself explaining this. My violin teacher made all her students' parents read this when we started lessons.
This collection of songs not only is a good collection to learn various techniques on the violin, but I still have fun years later playing them over and over.

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The SUZUKI METHOD of Talent Education was delevoped by world-renowned violinist and teacher, Dr. Suzuki. He teaches us that every child is born with ability, and that man is the son of his environment.This fantastic learning series is a standard.

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Suzuki Violin School Volume 4 - Book Review

Suzuki Violin School Volume 4 - Book
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This is the right book in new condition. Suzuki method is great. It's off by like 1 measure on the 2nd page of the last song. (I think) Great product at a price only the internet could bring! =]

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3/20/2012

D'addario VR200 Violin Rosin (Light) Review

D'addario VR200 Violin Rosin (Light)
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This is an okay rosin. Take it from me-a violin player of 6 years. It sticks to the bow nicely, and does not produce much dust that could mark the violin. However, this rosin melts EXTREMELY easily, and is rather brittle. All in all, a fairly good rosin.

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Thomastik Dominant 1/8 Violin E String Medium Steel Ball-End Review

Thomastik Dominant 1/8 Violin E String Medium Steel Ball-End
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These strings are wonderful. The sound quality is superior. The smaller violins typically do not sound as deep as bigger violins, but these strings make a difference.

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Dominant series violin strings are one of the most widely-used synthetic strings. A highly flexible, multi-strand nylon core makes these comparable in sound and feel to natural gut.The E string is aluminum/steel or plain steel, ball or loop end.

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