Thank you so much! I am a beginner and I am 5’2” tall or 158 cm. I was deciding and I almost went for a 3/4 size but I feel certain now it would have been too big, esp as I suffer from neck problems! Thanks ❤
A lovely rendition of the piece! I know of (and have played) a couple of J.B. Vuillaumes, and they have a little bit of a weird quality about them..... almost like you need a special key to "unlock their sound" and also playability. 7:02 to 7:08 sounded like a bit of a struggle, but with passing time and the right bow would "solve" how to get the best sound out of the instrument WITH ease. I thought it was a Sartory before seeing the first part of the video. I thought perhaps Sartory or Hill. I didn't think of Bazin bows, because they adapt well almost instantly (in my opinion).
I repair small electronic devices and use rosin for/when soldering. Is it the same? Or is violin-rosin a specialty product, made specifically for violins? Because if it’s the same thing, the rosin we use in electronic repairs, isn’t as expensive? Please clarify. Thank you kindly
I didn't know that Schreoder violins were made in China.... because of the German name. It makes sense now, because I inspected a high quality 'Schreod' for about 20 - 30 minutes. The workmanship is top-notch but there was something suspicious about how it was crafted. I thought maybe it was made in a modern German factory with many workers... but it felt mass-produced.... something I expected from a Chinese workshop. Thanks for clarifying.
I DO want to add though: I've performed on a Schroeder violin on platforms such as Netflix and Disney+ and no-one can tell whether I am playing on my antique German violin ($6000) or the cheaper Schroeder (around $700 AUD). The depth of the Schroeder when recorded by fine mics like RODE or Sennheiser out-does the antique violin. It's a very good violin. Perhaps if you watch a series like "The Blue Eyed Samurai" or an episode of Star Wars "Visions" - you're actually listening to a Schroeder and not something super fancy like a Dresden 1910 violin, or an Italian modern violin. No, you're listening to a Schroeder!!! All the best from Liam N in Australia.
The opening excerpt is something that I knew would happen - "speeding through" a passage from something like "Jupiter" . It's quite hard to sustain a nice melody on a Schroeder unless the setup is JUST right. When I say: "just right" I mean: hundreds of dollars spent on the sound-post and possibly a new bass-bar; cut and fitted. Then the other aspects such as the very important strings which suit the particular violin .... and the lesser parts such as tailpiece and chin-rest etc. Boxwood is VERY different to ebony.... You might buy such a violin - Schroeder 50J for about $600 but then need to add $300+ worth of "tuning up [like a car]" on top. It IS actually worth it though - you can turn a $600 Schroeder violin into a $1000+ violin with the right set-up. Even getting a 7mm sound-post rather than a standard 6mm sound-post can make all the difference. Always ask experts what violin you're actually getting. Don't just "trust" music stores who just want to make money from a "beginner". Nice video.
1:03 - your intonation is great, but the technique you use... WHO taught you that? At 1:23 I'm particularly concerned as someone who's been a professional teacher for about 10 years now... but don't worry, since things seem to settle down around 1:29, just a few seconds after my initial concern. You can "under-play" or you can "over-play". I saw both in this video and *sincerely* hope that you're not doing your body any damage. It was a great demonstration of this violin though!
I have owned Eastman guitars, a mandolin, and a violin. All instruments performed very well. I am currently evaluating Eastmans for a new violin. This videa was exceptionally objective and informative.
I have a 19th Century Italin Violin and Flute. My mom gave me tbe flute and I inherited my Stradivari from my Great Aunt who was a professional Orchestra Member. Violin is one of my all time favorite instruments so I absolutely love it and care for it as a Violin should be cared for. . .especially an old one. 😊
The Chinese have a tradition of making something as cheaply as they can get away with it. They are experts at making junk look good on the outside. I would buy from a trusted Luther... not Chinese.
Brushing my teeth while watching this video, I realized my Sonicare toothbrush vibrates right about a C. Also, that 3rd one sounds really good to this beginner. I wish I lived nearby.
Thank you. Wood quality is important as well as the shape, sound post is very important. What I want to use on my violin are the silver winded strings as silver tends to produce sounds clearer while gold is more richer.
I have never played a violin before.I cannot afford a violin in the thousands of dollars.I am only 69 years old but I would eventually like to buy a good quality violin I know that sounds strange.Would you be able to give some advice please.
How to know just by looking at violin plate if it was made with high quality wood or highest quality wood? Is it possible to discern with eye only without meausuring with tools?
I'm 188 cm tall. I never played a double bass before - even though I've been playing electric basses for 25 years so far - , so should I start with a 3/4 or go straight to the 4/4? Thanks in advance.
