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From Laurie Niles
The musical...yes, that's what makes it violin-related..

8 replies - Last 2009-7-3 12:59

How to use Galamian Scale

From Qi Tao
How to practice scales using Galamian scales? Any details or demos ?

1 reply - Last 2009-7-3 12:57

Thomas Jefferson and the Violin

From Anne Horvath
An Article from the Wall Street Journal

3 replies - Last 2009-7-3 12:37

Vent your frustrations!

From Michael Divino
What's not going quite right in your violin world? Let us know!

5 replies - Last 2009-7-3 12:09

4th position hurts!

From Ann Marie Cordial
Is there anything to ease the pain?

5 replies - Last 2009-7-3 11:48

Interpretation - Any Boundaries?

From Giles Wade
Where do performers have no scope for interpretation, and where are valid areas for their free expression?

7 replies - Last 2009-7-3 09:01

Son having sudden problem with 4th finger.

From Laure Miller
My son is suddenly having a problem playing 4th finger in 1st position.

8 replies - Last 2009-7-3 08:07

Digital Hygrometer/Thermometer

From Allen Liang
Any good ones out there?

5 replies - Last 2009-7-3 04:16

Vision Solo strings

From Andrew Holland
I'm wondering how they're different from regular Vision strings?

14 replies - Last 2009-7-3 03:15

Vinegar To Clean Violin And Strings

From Sean Child
What does everyone think about using white vinegar to clean violin strings or the violin body?

31 replies - Last 2009-7-3 02:52

From Sarah Atwood
I was just offered a job playing with Cirque du Soleil, touring for 2 years, paid $50-80,000 /yr. I’m 17 y/o and want to be a professional chamber musician. Help in deciding whether to do this or not would be greatly appreciated!

69 replies - Last 2009-7-2 22:45

More Passion in my Violin Playing

From Sean Child
I've been told that my violin playing technique is good and clean, but lacks interest and passion. How do I develop more passion in my playing? Is passion a matter of dynamics, phrasing, and more vibrato? What else?

56 replies - Last 2009-7-2 22:34

adult beginners

From Jessica Paesel
it's inspiring to see that there are other violinists on this site that started as adults! how did you guys get started?

40 replies - Last 2009-7-2 19:35

Music and Meditation

From enion pelta
mutually exclusive or mutually beneficial?

4 replies - Last 2009-7-2 19:31

Mandolin players?

From Alvin Chen
Just like a violin!

66 replies - Last 2009-7-2 10:16

Indecisive about degrees! Need help!

From Kayla Cox
I have not gotten a straight forward answer and good advice from anyone. I am torn between degrees and I just don't know what is best.

9 replies - Last 2009-7-2 09:11

Is learning the violin a purely physical experience?

From Giles Wade
Should violin lessons include coaching on more than just technique? And if so, what?

6 replies - Last 2009-7-2 08:59

Whale Bone vs. Silver Wire

From Steven Albert
Study in Bronze

10 replies - Last 2009-7-2 04:56

Advice needed for buying a professional grade bow.

From Smiley Hsu
I recently purchased a new violin and am looking for the perfect bow to go with it.

36 replies - Last 2009-7-1 19:33

Magnatune.com

From Scott Hufford
Music marketing.

2 replies - Last 2009-7-1 16:10

Philippe Quint/Korngold CD giveaway this week

From Laurie Niles
The Korngold -- about as lush as you can get. Here are the winners, and how to enter..

0 replies - Last 2009-7-1 15:23

Bowing forearm pain

From Ken Karnofsky
I've just returned to playing violin after many years. Four months into it, I've started experiencing pain in my bowing forearm and wrist. Any suggestions for improving my position or technique to avoid this problem?

5 replies - Last 2009-7-1 09:52

Music Braille

From Laurie Niles
Someone who lost their vision would like to take up violin again and needs to know about music braille. How do they learn about it?

6 replies - Last 2009-7-1 08:06

UCLA

From Lea Detlefs
Violin professors and college life at UCLA for a potential grad student

4 replies - Last 2009-7-1 07:48

Paul Jombar bows

From Solomon Liang
anyone knows about this bow maker?

5 replies - Last 2009-7-1 04:52

Viola Repertoire for Auditions

From Caitlin McMillan
Auditioning on viola for a conservatorium, need advice on repertoire - irregular teachers...

2 replies - Last 2009-7-1 00:05

Joannes Jais violin

From SAJID MEERANI
I wanna know.. is this a real one or copied. and how much it worths If it is a real one.

3 replies - Last 2009-6-30 15:43

Recession Hits the Boston Symphony

From Ray Randall
The BSO laying off people.

10 replies - Last 2009-6-30 14:58

a question about 20th century violin music

From D Wright
does the 20th century have its own warhorses? or did the art of beautiful violin writing disappear after 1900?

41 replies - Last 2009-6-30 05:12

Viola solo strings

From Phil Houghton
I have seen a number of discussions here about which violinists use which strings. Does anyone know which the top violists use?

27 replies - Last 2009-6-30 04:43

Comment by Gaylord Yost.

From Teresa Colombo
Which Etudes could be a Waste of Time?

32 replies - Last 2009-6-29 19:18

Murphy's Law with violin,,,

From al ku
what are yours:)?

85 replies - Last 2009-6-29 18:25

How Do You Wear Your Hair When Playing?

From Autumn Williams
Just a curious question asking for your opinion.

17 replies - Last 2009-6-29 11:19

what's the best Violin Stings For Bluegrass players

From Jake F.
i'm playing bluegrass music, i just want to ask, what is the best violin strings for this kind of fiddle music

10 replies - Last 2009-6-29 04:59

Strength training for violin??

From mark novak
Wondering about strength training for the violin after reading books and sites like this. Seems free weights are discourged and maybe Yoga and/or pilates. Thoughts???

77 replies - Last 2009-6-28 19:36

What has your experience been like teaching in public schools?

From Michael Divino
I am considering a degree in music ed. I am reaching out to my v.commie family for their experiences in teaching. Please share!

10 replies - Last 2009-6-28 18:59

Advice needed for 7 year old boy and violin lessons

From Smiley Hsu
I'd like to get opinions about starting my 7 year old son on violin lessons.

36 replies - Last 2009-6-28 16:12

Playing styles

From Tomás Costa
My musical struggle with both my teacher and the estabilished musical thought of today

31 replies - Last 2009-6-28 14:03

Problem of having cold hands, becoming inflexible, slow and insensible

From Wai Yeung Lui
When your hands are cold, it is very unfavourable and difficult to practise. The fingers become very inflexible, slow and insensible.

21 replies - Last 2009-6-28 12:51

Alternate Tunings?

From Tom Eccstein
Has anyone ever heard a song where an alternate tuning was required? I also play guitar so sometimes i have to tune to different pitches to play different songs

40 replies - Last 2009-6-28 00:16

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