Violin - an opportunity (Violins)

Name: HelenW

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Product:	Violins
Date:	19/01/08 (66 review reads)
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Advantages: Enjoyment

Disadvantages: Are you prepared to work hard?

I started to play the violin aged 14, as my third instrument, behind the flute and piano. Although I don't come from a musical family, I just knew I wanted to be able to play the violin! I couldn't get fitted into lessons at school as I was already being taught flute and there was a high demand for string lessons. My parents enrolled me into lessons with a private teacher, through a recommendation from a musician. At this time, it was my intention to become a musician.

I started off on a Stentor Student 2, costing around £100. These are mass produced and are not wonderful for taking past a certain level. Although I couldn't afford to purchase a new violin when I reached a certain level as I had brought a new flute for around £800, I continued with lessons. Eventually whilst taking AS levels, I had to stop violin lessons because I couldn't continue putting in enough practice.

I still love playing the violin, whether disney songs(!) or classical, and can't wait until I can afford a better instrument and bow.

When you are choosing a violin, you should take size into account. Technicians in stores can help you with this, especially regarding children, as all sorts of factors are taken into account. When first starting out, you can buy an outfit, containing the violin, bow and case. You need to buy resin for your violin bow, which helps it to grip the strings. But this should be cleaned off your strings after playing as part of essential violin maintenance!

Having music lessons can teach a child an enourmous amount about sticking at something until not only you, but other people can see the improvement and the feelings of proudness that that brings people. Also, it provides massive enjoyment for people of all ages.

Summary: Put in everything you have and get so much more out