Buy or Borrow

Need a beginner instrument but not sure what size, brand, quality, or accessories you’ll  need?  Check out the free info below before making your instrument selection.

A – Primer

1 – New Violin purchase – features to look for and things to avoid.

2 – Renting a Violin Part 1 – advantages and programs

2B – Renting a Violin Part 2 – insurance and shipping

3 – Used Violins – what to watch for, what to avoid

4 – The Bow: stick, hair, frog and more.

5 – Violin Sizes – which size fits you or your child?  Most adults will need a full size instrument (4/4).  Measure from your neck to the center of your outstretched palm. Chart courtesy of NT Instruments.

6 – Electric/Silent Violins or Acoustic?

7 – Violin Accessories: Case, Shoulder Rest, Chin Rest, Tailpiece +

7B – Fingerboard stickers: cost between $6 and $20 and help you play in tune.

7C – Tuning Aids: tuning forks, pitch pipes, clip-on tuners and phone apps

8 – Violin Bling: Paint, stickers, decals, feathers, jewels and other additions.

9 – What strings should I use?

10 -Does it matter if I’m left or right handed?

11 – Conclusion and Review

If you are an adult beginner, check out my “Bucket List Fiddle Jam” Course!  If you have more questions, check out the Bucket List Fiddle Jam Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) list here.  Like what you are hearing and seeing in general?…. you should check out the rest of what the Fiddle Jam Institute has to offer!  The public can poke around and see some… join our FREE Fiddle Jam Club by getting on the newsletter and see extra freebee’s within many lessons…. or purchase the reasonably priced “All Access Pass” for complete access to the full A-Z Lesson Library!!  Compare memberships here.  Check out the School Store to see other products we offer.

Whatever you do… Happy Jams!!

Sincerely,

Fitz

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