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What type of violin should a beginner buy?
I've never even touched a violin before, but I LOVE the instrument! I want to learn this instrument, but I don't know anything about picking a violin out!
What I need to know is:
-the size of the violin I need to buy (I'm approximately 5'4")
-a good violin for beginners
-a decent price
it would also be helpful to know a good beginner violin book as well
Thank you! =]
Oh..never mind. I just measured myself and I'm 5'5"! =]
--First of all, to get the right sized violin, it's not your height that should be measured. Here's how to measure: choose a comfortable-looking violin from a rental shop and put it on your left shoulder. Get someone to show you exactly how to hold it. Then extend your left arm so it's perfectly straight. Your fingertips should be to the end of the scroll (the twisty part at the end of the neck). And too small is DEFINITELY better than too big.
--You should probably start out with renting a cheap violin, maybe around 5-700$. Then, if you stay with the instrument and are ready for a higher quality one, you can return it and rent/buy another.
As for a book... violin is a very difficult instrument to learn, and I really couldn't imagine learning it alone. I'd look into local lessons. Personally, I like the Suzuki method, which focuses on -listening to the tone of the music -playing pieces by ear -posture, and generally the quality of the music. I'm in my 5th year of playing Suzuki, and I'm only in the 4th book... but the quality of my playing is better than some who have played for the same amount of time but with a different method.
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