When/why did you start playing the violin?
From Hannah Wright: And which violinist(s) inspired you?
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Violinists
16 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:41 PM
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Buying Advice For The New Player
From Luke Forester: New adult student needs some help
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Instruments
21 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:38 PM
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Hilary Hahn makes the funnies
From Laurie Niles: The comic strip "9 Chickweed Lane" devotes five days to a pair that watches and reacts to a performance by Hilary.
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Violinists
5 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:20 PM
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Learning the Heifetz bow grip
From Enosh Kofler: For people who are learning this way or already have, advice or suggestions?
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Technique
3 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:20 PM
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Back to Synthetic Strings!
From Marina Fragoulis: Going from Eudoxa to Larsen.
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Instruments
1 response
May 9, 2008, 06:13 PM
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New York Times and the lost Strad
From Michael Pochna: Tonya Harding, where are you when we need you!
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Life in general
22 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:13 PM
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Mother's Day is coming,,,,
From al ku: any violin related stories to showcase maternal love?
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Life in general
10 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:12 PM
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Ivan Galamian Students...
From j k: If you were to rate all of the successful galamian students, could you put them in a list from best to worst with a description of their careers now?
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Violinists
44 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:10 PM
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Eudoxa, Oliv and Passione Strings
From Chris Dolan: How do these three gut offerings compare?
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Instruments
31 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:00 PM
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How long do they last?
From LyeYen Tien: before turning sour ?
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Instruments
No responses
May 9, 2008, 05:46 PM
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the speed of scales
From Antonio Dowling: How fast should I play them in auditions?
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Auditions
5 responses
May 9, 2008, 04:27 PM
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Shoulder rest opponents exposed
From Don Roth: Shoulder rest expose. What they don't tell you.
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Instruments
45 responses
May 9, 2008, 01:12 PM
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Cut down a 4/4 string for use in a 1/10?
From Anthony Chi: Can you simply cut the length of a 4/4 string and put it on a 1/10?
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Instruments
6 responses
May 9, 2008, 01:00 PM
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Gifts of Appreciation for Teacher
From Tess Z: As a violin teacher, what gifts do you appreciate receiving the most?
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Teaching
27 responses
May 9, 2008, 11:12 AM
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Unwinding of string-help!
From Peter Strauss: My wound strings (G,D and A) become unwound over a very short time frame. I have to replace the A in partiular every month or so.
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Instruments
10 responses
May 9, 2008, 10:57 AM
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Anyone heard of David Toebler Lintaro?
From Phoebe Corke: Hi, I recently found a violin with the label David Toebler Lintaro. Has anyone heard of him or know anything about him?
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Instruments
4 responses
May 9, 2008, 08:02 AM
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Shoulder Rest: Yes or No?
From Adam Clifford: What are everyone's opinions on the use of shoulder rests? Are they necessary?
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Instruments
48 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:48 AM
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practice accuracy...any trick and insight from you?
From al ku: Once practiced, mistakes tend to repeat. How to avoid this?
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Technique
51 responses
May 9, 2008, 06:05 AM
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NYSMF New York Summer Music Festival
From dalton DAVIS: I have never been to a music camp and I was wondering if anyone has ever been there before?
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Schools/Instructors
No responses
May 9, 2008, 01:51 AM
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Considering Riva or van Zandt violins
From Rae-ann Heinrich: Any information or insights about these makers' instruments would be appreciated.
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Instruments
No responses
May 9, 2008, 01:51 AM
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I need help: Broken Elbow!!!!
From Lena V: I broke my elbow, and need to practice without practicing for an audition!
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Practicing
16 responses
May 9, 2008, 12:27 AM
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What's your orchestra's repertoire?
From Emily Jones: What pieces are you playing this year? Or for your first concert?
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Orchestras
33 responses
May 8, 2008, 09:54 PM
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Strings camps for elementary aged kids?
From Stephanie Jeffries: Seeking ideas and feedback on NC strings summer camps: Lamar Stringfield, Walker Family Band, etc.
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Life in general
6 responses
May 8, 2008, 05:15 PM
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Can you make someone cry?
From Marina Fragoulis: Have you ever played your violin so beautifully that you have made someone cry?
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Life in general
42 responses
May 8, 2008, 04:38 PM
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Nice Wooden Music Stand
From Cynthia Marcus: I am looking for a wooden music stand, any suggestions?
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Practicing
12 responses
May 8, 2008, 04:34 PM
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You know you are a violin geek when......Act II
From Albert Justice: Come on we all do it...
On behalf of Jodi B
I couldn't resist.
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Life in general
73 responses
May 8, 2008, 01:08 PM
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Grade Testing for the Violin
From Achilles Wagner: Can we get a thorough explanation of what these tests are - how to prepare and take them, and where exactly we can take them - for those of us that would like to pursue this route?
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Auditions
13 responses
May 8, 2008, 09:31 AM
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Quartet camp in JUNE - college violin & viola needed
From Diane Chaplin: 2-week quartet seminar needs 1 college violinist & 1 college violist to fill out an advanced quartet
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Violinists
No responses
May 8, 2008, 02:37 AM
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Self taught experience.
From Juda S: Please share your experience on self teaching with me.
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Practicing
27 responses
May 7, 2008, 04:36 PM
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Strings Survey/Poll
From Gregory Lee: I'm curious what brand of strings most people use.
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Instruments
22 responses
May 7, 2008, 02:49 PM
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Do not go to RCM Junior Department, my daughter's teacher say
From Sophie Choi: My daughter's teacher told me to apply for Royal College of Music Junior Department for her and then she now advise me not to send her after she has been accepted.
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Schools/Instructors
58 responses
May 7, 2008, 02:48 PM
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Did I just see Paganini play Beethoven?
From Benjamin K: Well, not really, but this young Serbian born French violinist has the physical characteristics of Paganini.
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Violinists
1 response
May 7, 2008, 01:02 PM
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The Early Heifetz
From Kannan Mahadevan: His early Naxos recordings are amazing.
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Violinists
44 responses
May 7, 2008, 10:01 AM
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Prokofiev's Lieutenant Kije mvmt. IV: Troika
From Lena V: A hard plucking section requires a fast callous.
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Health
5 responses
May 7, 2008, 08:03 AM
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Developing Violinist
From Daniel Stanley: Is it possible to become a great violinist even when not attending a conservatory? I feel that I may be able to play at their level, yet I am so far behind as far as literature is concerned.
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Performing
6 responses
May 7, 2008, 03:38 AM
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Tips for Mozart
From Ian King: how can I pull off a successful performance of Mozart 5
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Performing
13 responses
May 7, 2008, 03:36 AM
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Audition Repertoire
From Ruth Kuefler: Another confused student seeking suggestions from you who are older and wiser :)
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Auditions
15 responses
May 7, 2008, 01:38 AM
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Leopold Auer's open strings book
From Salvador Loayza: Hi there to everybody, I want to ask if someone have the Leopold Auer's open strings book. I would be very thankful.
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Repertoire
7 responses
May 7, 2008, 12:53 AM
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I can't put it all together!
From Cheryl Yaros: There is so much to do when playing. How can I learn to pull it all together?
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Practicing
12 responses
May 6, 2008, 10:52 PM
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Passione strings
From Ray Randall: Have you tried Passione Strings?
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Practicing
100 responses
May 6, 2008, 09:48 PM
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Modal music tuning
From LyeYen Tien: Violin and Guitar
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Performing
13 responses
May 6, 2008, 08:39 PM
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TAXI DIVA
From Michael Pochna: How is it so many string players are forgetful?
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Technique
4 responses
May 6, 2008, 06:02 PM
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What's the best software to record myself playing?
From Maria Bertodano: Do you have any recommendations?
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Practicing
45 responses
May 6, 2008, 02:55 PM
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What can you do about a squeeky A String?
From Michael Czeiszperger: Help, my A string suddenly sounds terrible!
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Instruments
7 responses
May 6, 2008, 12:40 PM
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Two violins for sale
From James Dew: I have two nice violins for sale but don't know where to start. I had thought of E Bay but do not know how to do that. Perhaps I could learn. Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated.
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Instruments
5 responses
May 6, 2008, 11:20 AM
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What are your favorite violin sonatas?
From Madeline G: Which sonatas do you love?
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Repertoire
38 responses
May 6, 2008, 04:19 AM
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An Amateur Auditioning for New Haven Symphony Orchestra
From Anneliese M: Am I being ridiculous for thinking that it's feasible?
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Auditions
7 responses
May 5, 2008, 11:43 PM
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Leaving gift for pupil?
From Jonathan Law: A 15 year old girl I have taught for the past year is returning home to Australia next June and need advice on something appropriate?
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Life in general
10 responses
May 5, 2008, 11:12 PM
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Violin Bows...
From Daniel Blomdahl: Prenumbeco vs. Carbon Fiber
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Instruments
22 responses
May 5, 2008, 09:50 PM
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Hearing Loss, Injuries and the Musician
From Ray Randall: Orchestra playing is dangerous.
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Health
No responses
May 5, 2008, 05:12 PM
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