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WEBSeptember 20, 2024, 3:44 PM · This week violinist Anne Akiko Meyers was nominated for two 2024 Latin Grammy Awards, both for Fandango, the world-premiere recording of Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s mariachi-inspired concerto for violin and orchestra, commissioned and recorded live by Meyers in October 2022 with the Los Angeles …
The Violinist.com Guide to Choosing Violin Strings
WEBLearn about the three basic types of violin strings: gut, steel and synthetic, and how they affect the sound and playability of your instrument. Compare the major brands and gauges of strings on the market today, and find the best match for your violin and style.
How to Hold a Violin - Violinist.com
WEBLearn the basics of violin posture, chin rests, shoulder rests, and left hand mechanics. The violin should rest on the collarbone and be supported by the left hand and the shoulder, with gentle weight from the head and a relaxed neck.
Starting on the Violin as an Adult Beginner: What to Expect
WEBMay 22, 2018 · Learn what to expect as an adult beginner on the violin, viola or cello, from a teacher's perspective. Find out how to choose a teacher, an instrument, and practice effectively.
How to Tune Your Violin - Violinist.com
WEBSometimes it's just easier to have your teacher tune your violin for you. But as an aspiring violinist or violist, you will need to learn to tune it for yourself, and the sooner the better. …
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WEBJoin the conversation with other violinists on various topics, such as instruments, repertoire, technique, teaching, and more. Browse the active and archived threads, or start your own discussion on Violinist.com.
Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Violin - Violinist.com
WEBLearn how to choose a violin for beginners or advanced players, whether to rent or buy, and what to look for in an instrument, bow and case. Find out how to test, negotiate and vet violins from luthiers or shops, and how to avoid cheap or poor-quality violins.
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WEBMy beautiful new bow has warped... Instruments: Sep 17, 2024: 34: Carl Engel/Efrem Zimbalist - Sea-Shell & Franz Wohlfahrt - Op. 72, No. 2 Romance Repertoire
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The Violinist.com Glossary of Violin-Related Terms (Updated!)
WEBSep 7, 2023 · Learn the definitions and meanings of various terms used when talking about the violin, such as appoggiatura, artificial harmonics, col legno, and more. Find out what is it called when a violin's pitch goes up or down.