Archive for the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Category

Can I play an electric violin without a 9-volt battery?

Monday, February 7th, 2011

I was thinking of buying an acoustic-electric violin. But I noticed that most electric violins has a 9-volt battery compartment. If I wanted to play it with an amplifier, would I still need a 9-volt battery for it to work?  Mail this post Technorati Tags: amplifier, electric violin, electric violins, volt battery compartment

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Am i too old to start learning to play the violin?

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

I’m 14 years old and i want to learn to play the violin, but i hear it’s extremely hard and you need to start at a young age. i always thought the violin was interesting and beautiful, but didn’t ask my parents because i didn’t think i’d be able to learn. But i want to [...]

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Can I play an electric violin without a 9-volt battery?

Saturday, February 5th, 2011

I was thinking of buying an acoustic-electric violin. But I noticed that most electric violins has a 9-volt battery compartment. If I wanted to play it with an amplifier, would I still need a 9-volt battery for it to work?  Mail this post Technorati Tags: amplifier, electric violin, electric violins, volt battery compartment

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i used to play violin, can i teach my self again?

Friday, February 4th, 2011

i used to play violin and was very VERY good. i completely stopped playing 4 years ago because i couldnt afford the rent of the violin, and the lessons. i was just wondering, since i still remember the technique and i have most of my music left, would i be able to reteach myself?  Mail [...]

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Can you play a violin left handed?

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Like just flip the violin over and play the notes with the right hand? And bow with the left hand?  Mail this post Technorati Tags: left hand, violin

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How do you play vibrato on a violin?

Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011

I’m like, the onlyyyy violin who can’t play vibrato. I’d be the best in my class if it wasn’t for this! I have small-ish hands and can barely play on the G, but my violin isn’t too big for me… Just my hands. That really makes it hard for me. I literally CAN’T do it. [...]

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How long does it take to learn how to play the violin well?

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011

Meaning, how long will it take with practice and determination to be able to play in a concert orchestra (not a statewide one though, more just a regional one)?  Mail this post Technorati Tags: concert orchestra

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Does anyone know how to play the beginning of "Anthem of the Angels" by Breaking Benjamin on violin?

Monday, January 31st, 2011

It’s one of my favorite songs EVER and I play the violin and I wanna know how to play the beginning of that song on violin so I can play it for my friend…  Mail this post Technorati Tags: favorite songs, violin

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Should I try to learn how to play the violin again?

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

When I was in middle school, I used to play the violin in the school band and I enjoyed it very much. Though one day my friend (she played too) pulled me aside and said that some of the other players were mocking my performing. So I stopped it all together(I am a very emotional [...]

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I Want To Learn How To Play The Violin And I Have A Few Questions?

Saturday, January 29th, 2011

i really want to learn to play the violin. Was learning how to play the violin hard for you? at how much did everything cost? and how should i learn (at teacher,etc.)? thanks  Mail this post Technorati Tags: how to play the violin

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I would like to learn how to play the violin?

Friday, January 28th, 2011

I wanna learn how to play an electric violin.. Should I get a classical one first? Is it like playing the guitar? Cuz i play piano and guitar…  Mail this post Technorati Tags: electric violin, playing the guitar

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Why does the area between my thumb and pointer finger on my left hand hurt when I play the violin?

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

Whenever I play something fast or play for a long time, my thumb, my pointer finger, and in between those fingers start to feel really sore. How can I stop that from happening? Also, another thing I’ve been wondering is thatttt when I watch really good violinists play, the bow seems so light and easy [...]

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My 11yr son wants to learn to play violin. Should I invest in new or rent a used one? What else does he need?

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

He found a new one on ebay. Its a Berkeley for .  Mail this post Technorati Tags: berkeley, ebay

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do you have to be a certain age to play violin?

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

my parents told me that once you reach a certain age, you can’t play violin anymore because of something about your fingers? i played violin for about a year around when i was like 10 but then i went to guitar and i want to play again and i am not sure i can because [...]

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I am 15 and I want to learn to play the violin. Am I too old?

Monday, January 24th, 2011

I have no musical background whatsoever. Im from the philippines and I dont know where to buy or even if I should buy a violin. I have no idea what to look for when buying a violin. I have no idea how much it will cost me. Im not even sure where to start learning [...]

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