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Kansas City Symphony searching for a new concertmaster
Concertmistress of 10 seasons, Kanako Ito, is resigning.
From Sydney Menees  4 replies - Last 2010-5-26 18:51
James MacMillan's Violin Concerto
James MacMillan 'New' violin concerto is dedicated to Vadim Repin
From benny atkinson 0 replies - Last 2010-5-26 08:05
All Topics
Musically, what is the greatest violin concerto?
Repertoire: There are a lot of discussions about the hardest, but which ones are the greatest music, with difficulty not being a factor?
From Josh Thomas 5 replies - Last 2010-5-26 19:34
Nigel Kennedy CD giveaway this week on V.com
Violinists: We are giving away three copies of the British violinist's new jazzy CD, called "Shhh!"
From Laurie Niles 3 replies - Last 2010-5-26 18:33
Great Violin Concertos
Repertoire: What makes them so "great"?
From Jessica Hung 29 replies - Last 2010-5-26 18:33
Late starter - where am I heading to?
Life in general: For a 40 plus age, started less than 3 years ago, should I take exams? How far can I go? How many years can I play?
From ying jiang 16 replies - Last 2010-5-26 18:22
Replace strings in one session, or not?
Instruments: Should I replace my strings in one session, or play in each string before changing the next?
From Rosalind Porter 5 replies - Last 2010-5-26 18:21
Looking for a violin teacher in East Yorkshire; England.
Schools: Moving back to the UK in July. Need a new teacher!
From Jude Matthews 2 replies - Last 2010-5-26 18:04
Concertmaster/mistress
Violinists: What do we call a female concertmaster?
From Malcolm Turner 9 replies - Last 2010-5-26 17:53
Pondering about a recital with all Ysaye solo sonatas
Performing: Playing all six solo sonatas of Ysaye in one recital- enjoyable experience for general public?
From Minjung Cho 17 replies - Last 2010-5-26 17:43
Music for our Little Friends?
Teaching: CD/DVD recommendations for young kids
From Ashley T. 1 reply - Last 2010-5-26 17:16
How to hold the violin?
Technique: I'm looking for suggestions as to how to get a better hold on the violin between my shoulder and chin/jaw.
From Richard Davis 2 replies - Last 2010-5-26 16:35
Highest quality violin string?
Instruments: Anyone know, and even combinations which may be common?
From Vicky Cox 44 replies - Last 2010-5-26 16:05
recommendation on E fine tuner
Instruments: recommendation on E fine tuner?
From Allen Liang 29 replies - Last 2010-5-26 15:56
Index Finger's Role in Russian Style Bowing
Technique: Any Russian Bow Guru's Out there who can set me strait about general concepts of grip, weight, etc.?
From kimberlee dray 29 replies - Last 2010-5-26 15:55
How to avoid unwanted sounding of open strings
Technique: When I release strings in ascending arpeggios, I often cause the open strings to sound. What is the standard recommendation on avoiding this?
From Lawrence Proulx 2 replies - Last 2010-5-26 15:30
Ever Feel good enough?
Technique: Do you battle with a feeling that your violin playing is never quite good enough?
From Megan Driscoll 12 replies - Last 2010-5-26 15:19
Most bang out of Bach
Repertoire: if there were a meter that guages how great something sounds and how hard it is, with difficulty being a negative, which partita or sonata would come out on top?
From John Platen 17 replies - Last 2010-5-26 15:14
Violin prodigy - virtuoso
Violinists: Are you or do you know a violin prodigy or virtuoso?
From Jason Hubal 2 replies - Last 2010-5-26 15:08
You Played Well Dad!
Performing: Three years ago, I invited my 5 years old son to learn the Violin. I signed him for a Violin Sampler class to see if he would enjoy it. ...
From Marc Mouries 3 replies - Last 2010-5-26 14:59
Suggestion for a beginner violin
Instruments: Looking for suggestion for a beginner violin
From Liz Nicole 4 replies - Last 2010-5-26 13:43
Sick of dominant strings.. any suggestions?
Instruments: The E string isn't as great as I used to think. Whats a different brand thats not too much more expensive?
From Giovanna Katinka 68 replies - Last 2010-5-26 13:42
Seeking Input from Adult Beginners
Teaching: I'd like to hear from Adult Beginners about what they want from lessons, or what other resources they have discovered for their own self-instruction.
From Lora Staples 32 replies - Last 2010-5-26 13:42
Just started learning piano...
Practicing: I'm 24 now and just (!) started taking piano seriously so that I can get a better grasp of harmony. Is there anything I should work on?
From Rei Miyasaka 2 replies - Last 2010-5-26 13:23
New PI Infeld string
Instruments: Has anyone had experience with the new low tension PI strings?
From Michael Schallock 28 replies - Last 2010-5-26 13:13
Trouble convincing my parents to go to music school.
Schools: I need some help.
From Michael Chang 56 replies - Last 2010-5-26 12:44
Background on Bow Maker - Emile Dupree
Instruments: Interested to receive background for Emile Dupree viola bow. I am trying to purchase one for $2500 but unsure about its value.
From Alina Polonskaya 1 reply - Last 2010-5-26 10:41
What I need to point out and to know if I order a custom made instrument
Instruments: Some initial ideas to talk to a luthier
From Phuong Bui 17 replies - Last 2010-5-26 09:36
Khachaturian VC Cadenza
Repertoire: Help deciding on cadenza for khachaturian
From JOhn kim 3 replies - Last 2010-5-26 09:31
Your own concerto
Repertoire: Anyone ever thought of composing one for themselves like all the other violinist composers out there?
From Vernon Kirby 11 replies - Last 2010-5-26 07:46
Which violin bow has better quality?
Instruments: I want to buy a new violin bow and not sure which one to purchase.
From Anson Low 9 replies - Last 2010-5-26 07:26
Are Ballgames harmful for Violinist?
Health: Are Ballgames harmful for Violinist? like Volleyball, Basketball, bowling etc...
From Jake F. 23 replies - Last 2010-5-26 06:39
Group or Solo - which do you long for?
Performing: "I vant to be (play) alone...". Is that weird? or are some players natural teamers and others natural soloists?
From elise stanley 18 replies - Last 2010-5-26 06:19
Quartets
Orchestra: Which Quartets do you realy like?
From Royce Faina 3 replies - Last 2010-5-26 05:32
Gift ideas for young boy
Practicing: Need ideas on violin-related gifts for my son
From Mariana G 22 replies - Last 2010-5-26 02:27
Instrument Insurance Question
Instruments: Does this exclusion mean that we are not insured if the instrument is stolen?(!)
From E. Smith 11 replies - Last 2010-5-25 19:36
Bow Hold
Practicing: About changing my bow hold..
From Stephen Lim 6 replies - Last 2010-5-25 18:01
Tip Top Peak of All Violin Concertos
Repertoire: Which one do you think is at the top of the pile?
From Alex Belai 54 replies - Last 2010-5-25 17:09
Sweaty hands and strings...
Instruments: I am lloking for a solution about my problem with sweaty hands and strings
From Ilya Gotchev 13 replies - Last 2010-5-25 15:06
Frustrated in Michigan
Health: My left arm, hand and fingers get terribly cramped and tightened.
From Kimberly Ourlian 6 replies - Last 2010-5-25 13:55
How are David Burgess instruments?
Instruments: please give me information about his instrument.
From Raphael Hwang 17 replies - Last 2010-5-25 13:42
Want to Give Up the Shoulder Rest
Health: What's causing these sharp pains in my left shoulder and how can i get them to stop?
From rachel gleicher 23 replies - Last 2010-5-25 13:36
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