How can you tell if a violin sounds good?

It is very important that the tone of a violin be clear. A fuzzy unfocused tone will not carry and makes the player have to work too hard to get a good sound out of the violin. A fuzzy, wooly tone might sound loud enough under the ear but it won’t go very far. In addition, it makes bowing harder.

What happens to a violin if you don’t play it?

Apparently a really good violin will, if not played for a few months, “go to sleep.” It’s difficult to say exactly what this means, but apparently its tone dies, it becomes “less bright” and, to the professional ear, “sounds sleepy.” If played again regularly and frequently for a few weeks it will then gradually “wake …

What should a violin sound like?

Full, lively, singing, eloquent, introspective, supernatural, sensuous, lustrous, bright, metallic, vibrant, clear, glassy, flute-like, shrill, brilliant, sparkling, calm, thin, whistling, round, pure, muffled, solemn, austere, dark, muted, open, sustaining, rough, wafting, soft, sweet, merry, dancing, veiled.

Why does it sound bad when I play the violin?

The amount of rosin you use on your bow also affects the tone and sound of your violin. Too much rosin on the bow hair produces a scratchy, unpleasant sound, while too little will cause the tone to fade out during your bow stroke.

Do expensive violins sound better?

Higher end violins have a more desirable look, sound, and ease of playing that will keep you motivated on your journey to learn the violin. A cheaper model violin can easily start to be associated with the difficulty of playability, sound, and more of a hassle than an enjoyment.

What does too much rosin sound like?

Too much rosin means the bow won’t move smoothly, and the sound is raspy; too little rosin and sounds are faint, hollow, and inconsistent. Over time, you’ll find rosin balance.

Is violin a girly instrument?

Eight instruments that had previously been classified by gender were used in the study. Flute, violin, clarinet and cello are considered feminine, and drums, saxophone, trumpet and trombone are classified as male. The first group had no trouble picking the “appropriate” instrument for their gender.

Does learning violin make you smarter?

Violin lessons boost memory and mental capacities. It can also improve your reading skills, language processing, speech and attention span. Research has found that children and teens who play the violin have stronger verbal and visual pattern abilities than those playing other instruments.

What makes a violin good?

Quality fine tuners integrated into tailpiece. Correctly shaped fingerboard, nut and bridge, critical for learning to play in tune. Correctly adjusted sound post to insure easy sound production with light bow pressure. Well balanced bow with real horsehair and Brazilwood or Pernambuco wood.

How do you make a bad violin sound good?

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1. 1. “ Open up” the sound on your cheap violin.
2. Invest in good violin strings.
3. Use a different rosin on your violin bow.
4. Upgrading your violin bow can make your cheap violin sound better.
5. A new bridge for your cheap violin can bring out it’s true colors.
6. Check the position of your soundpost.
7. Summing up.

How long does it take to sound decent on violin?

So how long does it actually take, to sound good on the violin or viola? As a teacher, I would say that most students take around three to five years to start sounding good and probably 10 years to sound like a completely fluent player.