How to choose a violin?

[tophat]

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I am looking to buy a violin for a talented 12 year old daughter, please share your tips and advices. thanks. what to look for, how much budget is needed, what constitutes a good deal for second hand units?

[vbrhitchz]

first to look at is the size of the violin. there's a 3/4 size, 1/2 and 1/4. it depends on the size of your 12 year old daughter. Check and see if she can reach the scroll (tip of the violin) comfortably. If she does, then that size if good for her.

Entry level brands like Cremona, Hoffner. I think, these are available in JB Music shop in SM city cebu, for brand new units.

For second hand units, i think you just have to check out if these have cracks and if the strings are not too hard to press against the finger board.

good luck and be proud of your 12 year old kid bro!

[tophat]

first to look at is the size of the violin. there's a 3/4 size, 1/2 and 1/4. it depends on the size of your 12 year old daughter. Check and see if she can reach the scroll (tip of the violin) comfortably. If she does, then that size if good for her.

Entry level brands like Cremona, Hoffner. I think, these are available in JB Music shop in SM city cebu, for brand new units.

For second hand units, i think you just have to check out if these have cracks and if the strings are not too hard to press against the finger board.

good luck and be proud of your 12 year old kid bro!

she is big for her age bro, she is 5' 6" now. i think a 4/4 size is perfect fit for her. she has amazing musical talent as she has been playing the piano since she was 3. she learns whatever instrument she lays her hands on and i have quite a few here in the house. she has been asking for a violin. i just feel one would make a fine christmas gift.

i know almost nothing about violins, as i play the classical guitar and piano. thanks for the response bro.

[vbrhitchz]

wow, your daughter must be a music wizard... it's very good that she has very supportive parents.

congrats bro!

[cptn_star]

murag sa music section ni na.belong.

[tophat]

murag sa music section ni na.belong.

hobby man tingali ang violin? thread title is technical aspect of how to choose an instrument...what to look for...what to watch out for kung second hand...how to setup kung brand new... mura pud ka forum police dah!

[vbrhitchz]

cool lang ta mga brothers..

[cptn_star]

hobby man tingali ang violin? thread title is technical aspect of how to choose an instrument...what to look for...what to watch out for kung second hand...how to setup kung brand new... mura pud ka forum police dah!

awh imo pd na sir...let the mods do what is appropriate. music, violin playing to be precise, may also be a hobby but there is an appropriate place provided for musical hobbies not to mention the guitar, drums and bass hobbyist threads in the music section...

[tophat]

awh imo pd na sir...let the mods do what is appropriate. music, violin playing to be precise, may also be a hobby but there is an appropriate place provided for musical hobbies not to mention the guitar, drums and bass hobbyist threads in the music section...

yeah of course, i stand by my post and i am subject to the mods appropriate discretion...so are you. i am firm, my thread is about the intricacies of choosing an instrument. i will not debate that with the mods.

[dexterdal]

kinsa pwede ma recommend violin teacher and pila man ang per hour? I need one for my daughter