hey,
i`m just starting out (and i mean "just starting out"), and looking at some fingering charts i`m not sure where exactly on the neck i need to put X finger to get X note. any ideas? what about that fingering tape stuff (then also, how do you know where to put it?)
thanks,
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You don`t, that`s why you have a violin teacher.

Basically, you really need a teacher who can be constantly on your back about getting your pitch right to know where to put your fingers. As for "fingering tape", well, it`s actually just sticky labels cut up thinly. Or you can use liquid paper (it eventually wears off and doesn`t harm the violin)

This should be easy:

(a) What violin did the great violinist Paganini Play?
(b) What was it named?
(c) Why was it named that?
(d) Who made that violin and when
(e) Name 5 characteristics of this violin.

And another thing, who is a better maker in your opponion, del gesu or Strad?

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BTW, I`m like you too. 14. Played for 5 years (this is my 6th). In a very prestigeous youth orcestra (were the national chapions in Canada).

Have fun :D

i need some tips with the thing where u shake ur finger on the strings, i dont know wat its called but im really bad at it and it doesnt sound good.... any pointers?

that "thing" is called vibrato and there is already a thread opened on help with that so go check it out for some tips!

Hey! Just today my boyfriend suggested on taking up on a hobby. I thought maybe playing the violin. I need lots of information, if any can help me email it to me, because the lieklyhood of me finding this site is slim. prettygurlzrule@hotmail.com just put in subject line violin info. so i wont delete it. thanks for any and all help.

Gold and silver shouldn`t react very much with anything. (hence why we use it for our jewelry.)

Hi, what is the best violin to get if you`re just starting. I have been wanting to get one for a while, but I don`t know what to get. Also along with a violin and a bow, what else do I need?

The only other thing you need is rosin, though most people also have a shoulder rest. As for what is best, there`s no simple answer to that, it depends on your budget for a start.

Liz

I`m have a chang to play violin near two years and just begin to practice in 3rd position and for my problem I don`t know how to practice toplay better from now for to put my finger in the exactly and can get correct the sound of the note if I look at the finger during I play I could see the site that i should put my finger for make the correct sound but i think not the true way for playing. I have practice with the teacher in 1 hr once per week .You have some recommendation for me Thank you for your kindness

Hi, My name is Chris and im wondering if anyone can tell me the inventer of the violin and some good things and some alternitive names for ythe voilin please thanx///111!!!!

A teacher is a must, But to get started try http://www.violinonline.com/
It`s a bit naff with all the colour coding, but it will get you started !

Sorry wrong one !
That should have been
http://www.folkofthewood.com/page3329.htm
And if you go to
http://www.folkofthewood.com/page5307.htm
You get a bit more
Bern