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I have a 4/4 violin with a label that reads, "Joh.Bapt.Schweitzer fecit ad forman Antonii Stradiuarii Pestini 18__" ~ it is dark brown in color and looks very old. It also has a very skinny neck. I can't upload pictures/don't know how - and i know the lack of pictures make it hard to really tell anything but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I was told that it has a $5000 value but I personally would like to know if it is real or a copy -
My son has finished preschool this year, and starting next term he will be home schooled. I am planning on teaching him the violin, but I am in need on some advice for method books. I seem to remember starting out on the green String Builders book by Applebaum ages ago when I was in elementary school. My personal experience was public school orchestra from about the 4th grade through high school with some community orchestra experience. In high school I switched from violin to viola. I've heard a little about All for String and Essential Elements, but no experience with them. What are your take on these methods and what you recommend in place of/complementary to these?
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Sound quality is bad and not well aligned with the video, but it's still great.
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Longish time lurker on account of having nothing to add and a lot to learn, but saw this... https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/42441505_antique-violin-an-interesting-violin-with-an-elongated and wondered what it is and what it sounds like? Tried Dr Google and found a single example for $750, said to be played Cello style on lap like a Gamba.
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Hello, I recently inherited an old violin from my mother-in-law, who said this violin has been sitting in their attic since her great-grandfather passed (he was the fiddler in the family). The GGF lived in Ontario but had immigrated there from Ireland. I have no idea (nor does she) if he brought the violin over with him, or purchased it in Canada when he arrived. Here are photos of the violin (I tried to be thorough and follow the photo recommendations). I have read that labels do not matter since a lot of copies are made. This violin has the word "Ole Bull" stamped on the back of the violin (base of the neck) and also has a sticker viewable from one of the f-holes that says "OleBull" as well, just for reference (showed in photos in the link below.) In terms of obvious damage/condition, I have been unable to tune the violin (gently a note at a time and switching strings) because the pegs do not hold even when pushed in after a certain tension is achieved, and the bridge popped off at the same point. The sound post became dislodged so I stopped trying to tune it (can hear it rattle loosely inside). The bottom of the violin has a wide area of separation between the back and side (photo included). I'm not knowledgeable about violins (I only took a few lessons) since I am primarily a pianist, though I also play guitar casually (compared to my piano performance classes at univ anyway). Do those of you in the know think this might be worth repairing? My mother-in-law wished it to go to someone who was interested in music with the possibility of playing it, but it's not of huge sentimental value --- she is not musically inclined nor is anyone else in her family, which is why it came to me. I would only wish to repair it if it was a good value for the cost (a decent violin), but if the money would be better off going to a new beginner violin purchase then I would probably just clean this up for a unplayable display piece for her, if she was interested. http://s1272.photobucket.com/user/rinamypics/slideshow/Violin Edit: I forgot to mention, there is a second sticker in the violin that says it was repaired in 1974 by someone in Ontario, fwiw. My mother-in-law thinks her father had the violin repaired and then put it back in the attic since none of his children were interested in playing. Thank you for your time and input, Rina
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Hello, i´ve got a question: Does somebody know the results of the latest Beares Auction? I am very interested to know the prices for violins by Vuillaume and Sgarobotto, viola by Storioni and Lupot and Tubbs violin bows. Unfortunately you can´t see the results online. Thanks in advance for your answers.
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Hello, I have found old violin which belonged to my grandfather. I do not understand instruments and therefore I would like to ask you for help. I have found on the web that there are many copies of these Joseph Guarnerius violins. Could anybody give me any estimate how much this is worth? It is not in a great condition but still playable. Is this non-labelled but old and in good condition bow worth any value? See pics below. Thank you very much in advance. https://www.dropbox.com/s/su7uox34ff5zqdd/20150820_171126.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/6lfz11ucpje1y2q/20150820_171137.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/92zirfpd3l4vkpt/20150820_171317.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/wfzu9yetijwjeu5/20150820_171321.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/8eh3kv9puzoyk54/20150820_171324.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/7ga7c8qjkmpirs3/20150820_171341.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/wlve0frh2amp54s/20150820_171422.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/mmts103wngsg4y4/20150820_171426.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/90r3nyt24s6y4m2/20150820_171517.jpg?dl=0
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiSi30YIQhs I would not want to be the one to follow her act. How can you top such a performance?
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Could someone tell me how I can make just half as much as Lindsey Stirling playing the violin?
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First of all I would just like to clarify that I am by no means paid to advertise this, just thought I'd post to help others who might need this. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnzoVheCZIjcqgbI1DvY_og On this Youtube channel you will find the piano accompaniment for many famous Classical, Romantic, Baroque, Modern violin pieces. The sheet music is on the screen for the convenience of the player, although the piano track can be used with any instrument if you find the same version transcribed for a different instrument. I thought I'd post it here for other musicians who might not have heard of or seen this channel. I read some comments which criticized the player of the piano, saying accompaniment should be played with more feeling, rather than robotic and perfectly in time, but that would not be possible to do when not with the soloist. In this case, how would one be required to follow a backtrack with constant use of rubato, etc. Anyway, I found this channel to be very useful/helpful in practising some pieces. Maybe it can help someone else also. Would love to hear of more websites which has the piano accompaniment for pieces like these.
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Fellow luthiers, I have just finished repairing an old German strad copy, likely from the early 1900's. I got it for free from a junk box at the shop where I work, and it needed a lot of repairs to make it playable again. I have, (generally) in this order: -Removed the broken neck -glued and cleated a small crack on the edge of the saddle -glued the C-bouts back on to the sides -glued the top and bottom back on to the sides -installed another old neck (in good condition) -reglued the fingerboard -made and installed a new heel -fitted new pegs -fitted a new bridge -and fitted a new soundpost. When I played it for the first time, what struck me was that the upper strings sounded pretty good, but the G and D strings were muted and buzzing, sounding like those of a 1/2 size violin. I tried everything to fix the problem, including: -Changing out the strings, tailpiece, and end button (not all at once) -removing the chinrest and fine tuners -adjusting the soundpost -adjusting the bridge and nut grooves -checking the pegs for loose decorations -checked for loose purfling -checking the neck relief, string height, and nut height -and pressing the bass bar with a soundpost setter Yet the buzz and flat tone still persist. I kept the violin strung and correctly tuned for the past two days, and it still has a buzz, but the tone is nicer when plucked. My violin seems to have a thinner top and shorter sides than others, which might account for the flat tone, but the culprit of the buzz is still at large. If you have any ideas about how to fix this beautiful yet terrible-sounding violin, please tell me. Photos: https://goo.gl/photos/1oPhpr6bm9ddbvbd8 Thanks, A.T. Shamblin
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Dear colleagues, I am directing two summer programs for high school and college undergrad/graduate students, and have merit and need-based scholarship funding available. If you are interested, please check out the sites and send me a message! The Capistrano String Institute takes place from July 5-11, 2015, and offers programs for students working on solo repertoire including lessons, performance classes, masterclasses, and rehearsals/performances with a full symphony orchestra led by professional orchestra musicians from around the US. There is also a teacher development workshop, featuring Kerstin Wartberg, the author of Step by Step and Recital Training who is joining us from Germany. www.capostrings.org The Capistrano Chamber Music International Festival takes place from July 26-August 1, and is a week-long intensive program for students interested in string quartets and piano chamber music with strings. Our exceptional artist faculty includes William Fitzpatrick, Yoko Matsuda, Minji Noh, Kookhee Hong, and the 2014 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Grand Prize Winners, the Telegraph String Quartet from San Francisco, California. In addition to our regular participant program for K-12 and college students, there is a full fellowship Young Artist Program for advanced musicians who wish to study, perform, and teach chamber music in collaboration with our artist faculty. www.capochambermusic.org We are especially prepared for families to attend our summer programs, as we offer local transportation, child care, practice partners for younger students, and on-campus meals at very economical rates. I look forward to hearing from potential participants and their teachers! Best wishes, Gene Wie, Artistic Director Capistrano Chamber Music -
I've been lurking for a while and have learned a bit. I'm looking to identify what a violin most likely is, I get that it's most likely not an original 'Jacques Bocquay'. It's most likely not from 1798 either. The label reads Jacques Boquet Luthier rue d'Argenteuil a Paris 1798 with the 98 written in ink. I don't have a picture yet but it's extremely similar to this: Would this be a german or french trade violin at the turn of the 20th Century? MIrecourt? Jacques Bocquay School? Who would have made this? Would this be earlier, mid or late 1800's?
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Good source for free Video Game / Rock Violin Sheet music?
Zyclone posted a topic in The Fingerboard
Hi all, I want to get my kids excited about playing the violin, it's summer and practicing the classics seems like a chore and boring to them. I am looking for suggestions where I can find some video game (mario, halo, starwars etc.) or rock (led zepplin, pink floid, doors, ozzy, metallica, dio, foo fighters etc.) sheet music for free. All suggestions welcome! -
Nobody was awarded first prize.
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Hello - I am researching three violinists - Amely Heller - ca. 1905 Helen Jourdan-Morhange - b. 1888 d. 1961 Anne Briggs - ca. 1895 (her sister, Esther Briggs played piano) I have exhausted my resources to find any dates of performance or bibliographic material - Jourdan-Morhange was a friend & colleague of Ravel. Does anyone know about digital files of back issues of The Strad magazine, other periodicals such as Violins and Violinists and The Violin Times. Cheers - Andrew -
This is the first time I encounter a noticeable wolf note after stringing up my violin in the white. The wolf is the C on the A string in first position 2nd finger (and of course C on D string in 3rd position 4th finger and the same C on the G string in whatever position with whatever finger). I'm wondering if I should do anything about it before varnishing (I suppose after varnishing the wolf will be moved somewhere else). Any suggestion or insight welcome.
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Hello to everybody I have an old violin and i would like to have some opinions about the maker. For the moment i want to have an insurance but i don't know the value of the violin because it has no label inside. I have already contacted with some violinmakers and i have send some photos of my instrument and i am a little confused. One of them told me that it's Michelangelo Bergonzi, the second one told Giuseppe Dal Aglio and the third one Andrea Castagneri. Could somebody help me find out?
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The future of violin-making is here.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-18thC-1739-Antique-Italian-Guaneri-44-Violin-Joseph-Guarnerius-NR-/141356739222 "....Inside this Violin is the original paper label which reads, “Joseph Guarnerius fects, Cremone anno 1739.” On the right hand side of this label is a Cross over the letters IHS. I found that this Violin is authentic because of the Cross and HIS on the right hand side of the label. Copies of these violins do not have this marking. I guarantee, 100%, plus shipping, that this is an authentic 1739 Guarnerius Violin. "
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Hello, im completely new to this site, and I dont know if im doing this right. Anyways.. Let me introduce myself, i'm Niam, a violin dealer in UK and I have acquired a lovely looking violin. I would like to hear your opinions about anything about the violin (value? origin, age, etc). I'd love to hear different insights. The violin is in perfect condition and has fluted f-holes, a nice blonde varnish and well done purfling. Im hoping the pictures will upload and that i did it right O.o Thanks!
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This is my first varnishing attempt on a violin. This has a couple of water based stains followed by a spirit varnish, followed by 2 layers of oleo-resinous varnish interspersed with more water stains. I still need add a layer of tung oil to the neck and then rub everything out.
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Anyone tried tailpieces like these? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Violin-Schmidt-Super-tailpiece-Pernambuco-SUPER-SALE-/111653934478?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19ff17d58e Do they really "Enhance" the tone? Just wondering for interest sake.
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I bought a Paul K. Berger violin several years ago. I played it for a while but have set it aside and am thinking of selling it. Has anyone else ever heard of or had experience with his violins? I paid about $4000 for it and am trying to assign a current value for it.
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Hello, I am trying to find much more information about bowmaking. As i don't use power tools and my method is closer to the French, i would like to know if there is any book available. Regh's bow making book, as also Henderson's (i don't have my own copies but as i know) are based to different making methods, not by hand tools. I read about the Bolander's book, that is based on the French method but i cannot find it anywhere. Is there any else good book for bow making?
