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Mendelssohn Violin Concerto programme on BBC Radio

From Rosie Boulton
The BBC are looking for people whose lives have been touched or changed by the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
1 reply - Last 2009-11-20 14:13

German Classical Musicians to Play in Brothel

From Pauline Lerner
Classical musicians from the Forum for Contemporary Music in Leipzig will give a concert in a brothel in advance of a music festival called "Sex.Makes.Music."
9 replies - Last 2009-11-20 13:05

For Sale/Commercial Notices

B.Rolland PARIS Spiccato bow

From Bill OGara
French made Carbon fiber bow. Adjustable, silver fittings, lightly used. call 612-387-9607
0 replies - Last 2009-11-19 21:26

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Violinists HELP! please answer some questions for my high school class

From Aldo Ruiz
Violinists: I'm a high school student and would be thankful if you could answer some questions for my high school class (the questions are for profesional violinists)
4 replies - Last 2009-11-20 14:04

Chaconne by Tomaso Vitali (attributed)

From Candace Seals
Technique: How difficult is this piece to play?
37 replies - Last 2009-11-20 13:14

Quartet and/or quintet pieces for the holiday season

From Christopher Liao
Repertoire: Looking for some holiday crowd-pleasers.
1 reply - Last 2009-11-20 13:14

Violin pickup that doesn't require alteration to the instrument?

From Hollis Roberts
Performing: I'm looking for a violin pickup that does not require alteration to the instrument.
4 replies - Last 2009-11-20 13:03

Violin Shops in New Orleans

From Sara McDowell
Instruments: violin shops in New Orleans
0 replies - Last 2009-11-20 12:37

Left Hand Bach Fugue

From joell lyman
Technique: Left Hand Coordination in Chords
0 replies - Last 2009-11-20 12:37

O'Connor Method Books 1-2 Giveaway this week!

From Laurie Niles
Violinists: The O'Connor Method Books are here! Win Books 1-2 this week on Violinist.com.
6 replies - Last 2009-11-20 12:03

Next suggested piece to my violin repertoire

From Tim Yeh
Repertoire: My violin teacher has given me the option of one of 3 pieces for my next concerto; Vieuxtemps #5, Saint Saens #3, or Prokofiev #1; Why say ye?
5 replies - Last 2009-11-20 11:21

contrary instructions

From Sue Bechler
Teaching: My student took a fiddle lesson w/someone who plays a style he wants to learn.
8 replies - Last 2009-11-20 10:46

SHOULDER REST

From Jamie Lee
Instruments: I've been trying out many shoulder rests such as the Golden Comford Cradle, Voce of Kun, and the original kun shoulder rests. Except, every one of them was disappointing... Does anybody have an idea which shoulder rest I should try next?
40 replies - Last 2009-11-20 10:07

A place to practice in New York?

From Anna W.
Life in general: I'm looking for a place in New York to practice in the first days of december.
1 reply - Last 2009-11-20 07:45

Choosing a New Violin

From Lena V
Instruments: What to look for when a performer outgrows their instrument...
4 replies - Last 2009-11-20 07:35

I cant see the difference!

From Nasel Arcayan
Technique: The Galamian and the russian right? What's the difference though exactly? coz i really cant tell the difference!
6 replies - Last 2009-11-20 07:09

did I kill my violin?

From Nick Bleisch
Instruments: suddenly my violin sounds dead. was it all the extra practice on open strings? humidity? my playing?
40 replies - Last 2009-11-20 02:32

Should I be a professional musician?

From Michael Divino
Schools: I need help deciding if I should pursue music as my career. Am I at the right level of preparedness for my age and grade level?
45 replies - Last 2009-11-19 20:33

Video with poignant advice for performing

From Smiley Hsu
Performing: I stumbled across this video of Yo Yo Ma and Bobby McFerrin and thought it was worth sharing.
0 replies - Last 2009-11-19 19:01

Intersting Blog about the making of

From Danny Burns
Violinists: "The Quartet of Peace" for South Africa's 4 Nobel Peace Prize Winners
0 replies - Last 2009-11-19 19:00

A very short quiz (only for experts)

From carlos majlis
Repertoire: Put the blame on Paganini
6 replies - Last 2009-11-19 16:05

Heavy Shifts

From joell lyman
Technique: Fixing shifts that are too heavy
2 replies - Last 2009-11-19 15:48

What's the best way to use technology for practice sessions?

From Roland Garrison
Practicing: With Internet access is everywhere, why not use it for practice? There should be some way that V.com users could set up virtual practice sessions!
6 replies - Last 2009-11-19 15:10

Difficulty holding the violin

From Robert martinez
Technique: how can I compensate for having a short reach?
5 replies - Last 2009-11-19 14:46

Modern Instrument Makers and Players

From Karl Peterson
Instruments: Modern maker instruments played by professional soloists and professional quartets.
18 replies - Last 2009-11-19 12:43

$400 bow really insane?

From Susan Leonardini
Instruments: Is it really crazy for someone who's only been playing for three years to want a bow like that?
53 replies - Last 2009-11-19 11:49

Who are the greatest violinists of all time?

From Robert Niles
Violinists: We're adding a biography section to Violinist.com and want to know whom you think we should include.
80 replies - Last 2009-11-19 10:35

Did you that Mickey Mouse also plays the violin?

From rick benford
Performing: Watch his performance !
12 replies - Last 2009-11-19 05:01

Professional Options for Retutning Adult

From April Childers
Life in general: Adult returner with MS is curious about chances of playing with a professional orchestra. Began learning violin at age 4, studied for about 20 years, then didn't play for almost 10 years.
5 replies - Last 2009-11-18 23:00

AE Prager bow underpriced?

From Eric Abbott
Instruments: I'm looking for advice on an AE Prager bow that I found. Is it underpriced or simply abused to the point it's lost its value?
4 replies - Last 2009-11-18 20:21

A loss of inspiration.

From sam draper
Life in general: Trying (and failing) to rediscover my love of the instrument.
26 replies - Last 2009-11-18 19:40

Gut Strings for Beginners?

From Shona Eisenhauer
Instruments: Should I put Pirastro Passione gut-core strings on my old violin if I have never played violin before?
21 replies - Last 2009-11-18 16:37

best shoulder rest for long necks?

From Thalia Lee
Instruments: My neck is too long. =(
35 replies - Last 2009-11-18 15:46

Is there a decent 1/2 size violin?

From Cynthia Matthews
Instruments: Our son needs a better-than-Suzuki half size violin.....
16 replies - Last 2009-11-18 15:39

Difference between a 14inch viola and a full size violin

From P. Trouvé
Instruments: Difference between a 14inch viola and a full size violin
15 replies - Last 2009-11-18 15:27

Guitar + Violin = ?

From Anthony Barletta
Technique: Toying with the idea of learning electric guitar and wondering how compatible the two instruments are.
24 replies - Last 2009-11-18 14:54

sheet music for Entr'acte, Raymonda by Glazunov

From Allen Liang
Repertoire: Where can I get the sheet music?
1 reply - Last 2009-11-18 13:04

Newspaper writer to explore amateur music making.

From Stephen Brivati
Performing: Reporter and amateur violinist to explore the amateur scene in Britain.
0 replies - Last 2009-11-18 11:43

Any advice for carpal tunnel syndrome?

From Michael Pijoan
Health: My doctor has predicted severe carpal tunnel syndrome in the next 5 years. I cannot let this happen. Any advice is appreciate greatly.
22 replies - Last 2009-11-18 10:39

What to do with a used case?

From ye wang
Instruments: I am sure I am not the only one to replace a case before it literally falls apart...so what do you do with that behemoth of a chunk?
22 replies - Last 2009-11-18 07:19

Vibrato with no shoulder rest

From Andrew Holland
Practicing: To those of you who support your violin/viola with your left hand - are you able to produce a hand vibrato while supporting the instrument with your left hand? How?
29 replies - Last 2009-11-17 22:21

Eudoxa Strings

From Wesley Hsiao
Instruments: Wondering if the Eudoxa strings are good or not.
20 replies - Last 2009-11-17 19:53

Upcoming exam! Help!

From Claire Lorretta
Auditions: My Grade 8 exam is in just one week and I'm hoping to find some tips for polishing up my pieces and getting some general knowledge.
10 replies - Last 2009-11-17 11:41

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