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Violin Discussion BoardAll TopicsNice Wooden Music StandFrom Cynthia MarcusPracticing: I am looking for a wooden music stand, any suggestions?  26 replies - Last 2009-10-29 21:17
Carbon Fiber Bodied ViolinFrom Stuart RochonInstruments: I would like to see what the interest is in a Carbon fiber bodied violin and getting opinions on my design. 56 replies - Last 2009-10-29 17:30
Luthier neededFrom Angelo EftimeoInstruments: Experienced Luthier needed 0 replies - Last 2009-10-29 14:37
Balancing a violin bow with a bit of surgical tube.From Kenneth TanInstruments: Using a bit of surgical latex tube can help balance a bow and return a neglected bow to usefulness. 1 reply - Last 2009-10-29 14:37
Viola Clef for ViolinistFrom joell lymanPracticing: Becoming proficient at alto clef 9 replies - Last 2009-10-29 13:45
Very Practical but Unused Scale FingeringFrom Marc MouriesTechnique: here is the most convenient fingering for Major and Minor scales. But why is it not taught and used? 12 replies - Last 2009-10-29 12:47
Jazz for violinFrom Dorothy WangRepertoire: looking for jazz music transcribed into duos, trios, quartets; just chamber music in general 6 replies - Last 2009-10-29 09:41
A TV remote just fell on my fiddle..uh oh..From enion peltaInstruments: A remote control just fell on my violin and caused the fine tuner to put a deep groove in the top...wondering if this will compromise the strength of the top...I haven't tightened the strings yet... 14 replies - Last 2009-10-29 09:08
Violin too small for me? Help!From Andrew PaaInstruments: My teacher thinks my violin might be too small for me! 39 replies - Last 2009-10-29 07:45
Forearm pronation delicaciesFrom Krisztian GabrisTechnique: Delicacies of pronating the forearm. while playing at the upper bow half. 14 replies - Last 2009-10-29 03:07
Topa ViolinFrom Chuong TranInstruments: Topa violin 2 replies - Last 2009-10-28 22:24
Clayton Haslop's - Kreutzer for Violin Mastery Program.From Peter FerreiraDVD reviews: Comments and thoughts please… 30 replies - Last 2009-10-28 21:10
Carbon fiber vs. Pernambuco bow comparisonFrom Dave OsbunInstruments: I need your input since I may be upgrading my bow 85 replies - Last 2009-10-28 21:02
source for the old Viva rest?From Sue BechlerTeaching: A student has my older-model black plastic Viva shoulder rest. Nothing else is quite as useful to her. 6 replies - Last 2009-10-28 20:50
explaining 'pronating'From Sue BechlerTeaching: A novice adult student is having trouble understanding this concept. She is just starting to hear what a nice bowhold does for her tone. 8 replies - Last 2009-10-28 20:19
New Standard Violin Editions, with urtext and piano reductionFrom Bruce BergRepertoire: Free download of well edited violin concertos 14 replies - Last 2009-10-28 15:30
How to keep music in your life when your doing something else.From Marie S.Life in general: Music studies in college without majoring in music. 6 replies - Last 2009-10-28 14:24
Informal Survey: Suzuki Method v. traditionalFrom Connie SundayTeaching: Please feel free to respond, Suzuki teacher or not. 0 replies - Last 2009-10-28 08:08
Koo Young Chung VioilnFrom Lisa KitzkeInstruments: Wondering if anyone has experience with violins made by Koo Young Chung... 0 replies - Last 2009-10-28 08:07
Conn Wonder Violin looking for information.From Andrew VictorInstruments: An American made product of the early 20th Century, looking for information. 6 replies - Last 2009-10-28 04:41
When sitting in a chair, how do you sit?From Christopher CiampoliPerforming: Are you on the front of the seat or do you use the back of the chair? 16 replies - Last 2009-10-27 21:20
The Curling PinkyFrom Alex CheungTechnique: Does anyone have a effective exercise for getting rid of the curling (left) pinky? 12 replies - Last 2009-10-27 21:04
Can a Paganini caprice be considered a substitute for an etude?From Anna KiriaevAuditions: On the Eastman audition repertoire requirements one is an etude from Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode, Dont etc. Can a Paganini caprice be considered a substitution for such an etude? 5 replies - Last 2009-10-27 20:40
Anthology for 20th century violin concertosFrom Becky WishniaRepertoire: Where to buy all of these works? 1 reply - Last 2009-10-27 15:20
Query on f-holesFrom Christopher LiaoInstruments: Proximity of the f-holes between each other? 2 replies - Last 2009-10-27 14:21
Reference works (i.e. Definitive recordings)...From Justin LeeCD reviews: Looking for reference recordings (not just violin) but just all-time greatest recordings. 3 replies - Last 2009-10-27 12:58
Help on Finding an Instrument...From John CanerInstruments: I have decided that it is time for an upgrade, but I don't know what will meet my needs. Any suggestions? 7 replies - Last 2009-10-27 11:17
All things GuarneriFrom Justin LeeInstruments: Looking for some further reading/articles/pics of Guarneri instruments 30 replies - Last 2009-10-26 23:50
Using the fleshy pads of the fingers rather than the tipsFrom Russ McKennaTechnique: I'm looking for advice on how to "flatten" the fingers of the left hand in order to use the flashy part of the fingers and thereby improve tone. 13 replies - Last 2009-10-26 18:27
Ysaye sonatasFrom ralph gomezCD reviews: I would like to add the Ysaye sonatas to my CD library and am wondering what good interpretations are out there. 89 replies - Last 2009-10-26 18:11
Ysaye InfoFrom Giancarlo LViolinists: Does anybody know anything about Ysaye's mother and father? 3 replies - Last 2009-10-26 15:46
Musical training causes changes in the way the brain processes sound.From Pauline LernerViolinists: Musical training improves hearing not by affecting the ears but by causing changes in the brain. 18 replies - Last 2009-10-26 15:22
JuilliardFrom Anna KiriaevAuditions: I know that its hard to get accepted into schools like Juilliard, but I was wondering just how good you have to be, to get in? 24 replies - Last 2009-10-26 12:38
Adult student with numb finger tipsFrom Marty DaltonHealth: Can you help me figure this out? 9 replies - Last 2009-10-26 12:13
In search of the messiahFrom Michael KoeberlingInstruments: looking for a big instrument? 8 replies - Last 2009-10-26 09:17
Thick shaft bowsFrom Casey JeffersonInstruments: Common? Good or bad? 6 replies - Last 2009-10-26 02:32
Undergrad College Auditions?From Jonathan LegrangeAuditions: I need advice on college auditions, help would be greatly appreciated. 6 replies - Last 2009-10-26 02:28
Information about the Yellow Barn Music FestivalFrom dani rossLife in general: Has anyone every heard of this music festival? 1 reply - Last 2009-10-25 21:22
High School quartet piece?From Rachel NicholsRepertoire: PLEASE help me pick a quartet. lots of info! 5 replies - Last 2009-10-25 16:25
IDA HAENDEL YOUTUBE SITEFrom Howard RosenViolinists: We have set up a Youtube channel dedicated exclusively to Ida Haendel. http://www.youtube.com/user/IdaHaendelSite 3 replies - Last 2009-10-25 14:46
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