Ah, the venerable violin. While most often thought of as a delicate and beautiful orchestral instrument and a hallmark of classical music, it can also be a sprightly and familiar folk or bluegrass fiddle, or a sleek and spunky rock and roll instrument. It has been making a place for itself in almost every music genre, and inspiring musicians and audiences for centuries.
Speak with violinists (teachers) in your area and the experts at your local violin shop, one that conducts instrument repairs. These craftsmen, called luthiers, are happy to share their expertise about particular instruments and brands. Rather than speaking from a sales standpoint, luthiers and teachers have an abiding love of the instrument and like true enthusiasts, will want to impart their wisdom to beginners. Large size violin Vietnam
To be honest, you might get lucky and end up with a fairly decent instrument by ordering from an online distributor, or eBay. Nevertheless, you’re likely to end up with more than you bargain for. To begin with, most instruments you order online don’t come ready to play out of the box. You will need to set up the bridge and in some cases even put on the strings. This may sound simple, but in order for a violin to produce optimum sound, the bridge needs to be set very precisely in relation to the sound post. This requires the expertise of a luthier to be done correctly. Often lower end instruments you find online are quite heavy, thereby presenting a challenge for younger students in particular. However, the main reason to avoid buying an instrument online is the fact that you can’t play it before you purchase. You have no idea how it will sound, and more importantly how it will feel when you play it. Even if you purchase a violin with a return policy, you’ll have to pack it up, send it back, order a different violin (again without trying it first) and repeat the process all over again. Save yourself a lot of unnecessary work, frustration and money; go to a shop where you can physically play all the instruments before you buy.
That said, if you decide to buy a full-size violin, you may well want to go to a violin dealer or a “luthier,” which is a person who makes or repairs stringed instruments. In fact, we have a directory of luthiers right here on Violinist.com, as well as a directory of the merchants who support Violinist.com.
When purchasing an instrument from a store, it is always an excellent idea to go in the company of an experienced violinist or luthier. In general, however, the instrument must be solid to the touch with no creaks when you press down (but not too heavily!) anywhere on the violin. If it is possible to test the instrument in-store, all of the open strings should sound full, resonant, and pleasing to the ear.
It is possible to buy a good violin online, but be wary of extremely cheap violins. Here is a link to our article about why an extremely cheap violin may not be a bargain for you. It is best if you can test a violin before making the commitment to buy it.
Size: Violins come in different sizes. For children, there are sizes 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16 and 1/32 violins. There are two ways to properly measure a child for a violin. With the student’s left arm fully extended away from his or her body, measure from the base of the neck to either the wrist or the center of the palm. The neck-to-wrist measurement will indicate the most comfortable size for the student. For Vietname and South East Asia please check the best online shop for violins : Mua dan violin co nho Scherl & Roth
Intermediate Violins
Violins classified as intermediate are a good compromise between student and professional instruments. The price range can vary from $400 to $1,000. Intermediate violins are great for musicians who want something better than a beginner instrument, but are not quite ready to invest thousands of dollars in a professional violin.
In-store
Pros:
You can try it out: One of the great things about buying a violin in-store is that you can try it before you buy it! It’s common for buyers to request to try out a violin brand at the shop. In fact, many shops have practice rooms for that exact purpose. Also, most violin shops are open to letting students borrow a violin for up to two weeks.
Knowledgeable staff members: If you’re a first-time buyer and don’t feel comfortable purchasing online, then you might want to opt for buying in-store. Most music shops have knowledgeable staff members on the floor who can match you up with the best violin brand.