Make Your Cheap Violin Sound Like a Few Hundred Bucks!

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@debbiebutchart7222 Жыл бұрын

When I first decided to play my boyfriend’s violin (he bought it secondhand but never played it), the sound post was rattling around inside. I took it to our local violin guy and he put it back in place. He said the violin has a pretty good sound (I had no clue myself!)

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

That is very nice that your boyfriend let you play his violin. What a great find at a second hand store!

@TheKat430 Жыл бұрын

A string set that I really like that are comparable to the Dominant are the Fiddlerman strings. I too am on a tight budget and these are really good last a long time and have a great sound. Plus the better strings I have found are much easier on the finger tips. Happy playing!

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

Great! I am happy you found strings you like.

@BensWorkshop Жыл бұрын

I have just added another violin to my collection... I won an auction on a well known auction site for a Maidstone (well known type of early 20th century student violin) and whilst the case was a Maidstone the violin was a German early 20th century, by Christian Meifer. Drawn on purfling but 2 piece back in flamed maple, and fairly close grained spruce top. Had to cut a new bridge for it which was a little tricky as the neck angle is low. Will try it tomorrow.

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

How wonderful, congratulations!

@masterk6598 Жыл бұрын

Nice baba black sheep music sheet! Thank you! Nice A string video explaination! Thank you!

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@williamhurrelbrink3324 3 ай бұрын

Excellent video for me because I play guitar and banjo, and have an interest in getting a violin and one day a friend gave me a violin. A very cheap violin. In the 100 dollar range I’m sure. And I am very greatful but I had some of these issues so I changed the strings, and I purchased good resin. And the strings helped tremendously kings lion strings and d’addario resin btw. And now I need to get new hairs for my bow but do not know the size. Im sure the bow is cheap. But many many hairs are missing. Maybe I’ll just purchase a new bow, already haired. Then I need to get it to a tech to see if the sound post is properly positioned as I do not know the proper placement although there is one in there. And my bridge is awfully high I think my strings are at 9-11 mm nearly double. The strings sound good and everything else is ok for me to practice scales and open string and double stops for now. Thank you for the tips!

@ims6877 Жыл бұрын

I first started with 175$ Valencia, then 350$ Stentor and now am using a hand made Johan Stauffer, it has the a very sweet sound, believe me I strated to hear my mistakes higher and clearer... love your videos from Australia

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

Wonderful! It sounds like a beautiful instrument. I am glad you enjoy my videos. Thanks for the support.🥰

@Pifagorass 11 ай бұрын

I got Artist Guitar 🎸 in 🦘 and Tonica strings. Teacher said it's good for a beginner 😅 (total cost with tunner) is cheaper than rental of beginners violin in Chatswood.

@ims6877 11 ай бұрын

@@Pifagorass agree, rental in chatswood is expensive

@shokolatekiss 8 ай бұрын

I have improved my cheap ($70) violin a lot, I bought new strings, I took it to the luthier, he adjusted the bridge and put the strings in the same distance, I got a new bow and rosin, also remember to re-hair your bow every year or couple of years, it depends of how often you play, also I changed the metal tailpiece for an ebony, where you can install the fine tuners or use it without them, I decided to have the fine tuners, I'm thinking to take my violin again with the luthier to adjust the pegs and the holes, it all has made a great difference in the sound, when my teacher plays my violin I can notice it makes a nice sound. I'm looking to upgrade with a new violin maybe in a couple of years, when my playing has improved, for now I will keep having the best of my violin.

@Violinspiration 8 ай бұрын

That is wonderful. I am so happy you can hear a difference. :)

@MrWhit30 9 ай бұрын

I have a pretty decent sounding old fiddle but I needed a new case, so I ordered a case plus a plywood violin shaped object off eBay for $40.. Right now I'm sanding off the thick ugly red varnish. Im gonna stain it almost black(Minwax expresso) since theres no pretty grain anyway and the painted on surfings ae now gone of course. Then plan is to apply a coat or two of tru oil(linseed oil based gunstock varnish). Then I'll get some better strings and reshape the bridge. Of course the soundest is rolling around inside now. I may reset it or make a better one. It may sound bad or pretty good, who knows, but its a fun little project.

@Violinspiration 9 ай бұрын

It sounds like a fun project indeed. Good luck!

@ogstopper Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Julia.

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

You're welcome.

@williambradford3627 Жыл бұрын

Excellent advise!!

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@masterk6598 Жыл бұрын

That's true I am practicing in cheap violin. It sound bad in A string. Bridge was bent. Low quality string. Worst rosin. Getting frustrated when practice. My master have a nice one which is expensive. Great video explaination 😊! Thank you!

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

At least now you know that sometimes the sound you hear may not be you, but your violin. This should encourage you. I hope it does and I wish you the best of luck moving forward.

@masterk6598 Жыл бұрын

@@Violinspiration correct, I thought that I am wrong when playing comparing with master. But your words are true. I am a good player, the only thing to change Is my violin. Thank you madam 😊 God bless you!

@Morerhapsody Жыл бұрын

My new rosin is good but it is definitely too strong. When I wipe it down with my violin cloth definitely helps also wiping down the strings helps

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

This is true, wiping the strings will help. What rosin are you using? Just curious.

@Morerhapsody Жыл бұрын

@@Violinspiration the rosin type doesn't matter. It definitely works. After using it on my bow all I have to do is wipe down the bow and play. Sounds great 👍 no problem 😊

@KSee_18 Жыл бұрын

Great lessons mam - love you

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

Thanks!😃

@KSee_18 Жыл бұрын

I followed many people in understanding Western lesson was not able to get - from you have learnt & gained knowledge - love you - very much in sharing & making many people to gain the knowledge - good luck

@SlowfingerJC 7 ай бұрын

Top tip: The last point is to pour enough olive oil into the violin to fill the wood pores within the violin. This will dampen the sharp edges from the sound, simulating the ageing process caused by the pores being filled with "crud" over a hundred years. It will not damage the violin as olive has been used for 100's of years on violins for cleaning/oiling etc. Guten Rutsch ins neue jahr.

@Violinspiration 5 ай бұрын

😗

@titianarasputin Жыл бұрын

I bought a 70 dollar violin on Amazon. It actually sounds pretty good. The bridge is installed perfectly to spec, the soundpost too. The rosin seems weird, and idk how good the strings are. I'm wondering what are the advantages of paying fifty dollars for the strings you recommend? Will it be more playable? Will it stay in tune better? Will the sound be just that much better? Will they work with the rosin better?

@kodama44 Жыл бұрын

try once. you would know. if you don't even if you have tried, then you are not ready for anything.

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

All of the above!

@wyattstevens8574 8 ай бұрын

MV200 or 300?

@titianarasputin 8 ай бұрын

@@Violinspiration I put some daddario pro artes on there and its like a whole new instrument. the sound is marginally better, but the playability is phenomenal. bow works better on it, and left hand technique is much easier to practice now.

@Pifagorass 11 ай бұрын

Got cheap Artist Guitar 🎸 (🦘 white label) violin 🎻 and Tonica strings - teacher likes the instrument. Owning such (with tuner) is cheaper than rental from major shops in NSW 🦘

@Violinspiration 11 ай бұрын

That is great. I am glad your teacher like it!

@user-ie4hs8rv6l Жыл бұрын

My rosing last for 2weeks after little tiny drop😢

@bornabarakat1169 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I have two questions 1- How can I fix the bridge to get the good sound out of my violin? 2- Sometimes when I play on third string it mixes with the fourth string! which bothers me a lot. How can I avoid it? Does it have something to do with the bridge? Thanks

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

The best person to fix the bridge is a violin maker, luthier. And maybe fixing the bridge will help , but also your elbow level when you bow may need adjusting to prevent hitting the two stings. I hope that helps. Good luck!

@bornabarakat1169 Жыл бұрын

@@Violinspiration thanks

@mariaruizbascaran3293 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. One i bouth a violin on line from a Germán Th. Shop becausei saw my teacher with one of those and was nace, but mine wgen i receive it sounded terrible, sooo noisy..... . I send it back. Maybe i could change some of the things you are speaking about...

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

I am sorry you don't like the sound of your instrument. Let us know if you can hear any improvement after you make some changes. Good luck!😃

@skilledfox6638 Жыл бұрын

Can you please tell what all do I need to learn to give a Year 1 Violin exam

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

It depend on the organization giving the exam. Since different organizations have different requirements. I would suggest first choosing , ABRSM or Trinity, or whichever you are interested in and finding out more information on their site.

@RelaxationMusic1611 8 ай бұрын

I've done a research on the names of the companies that produce strings, rosins , violins, bows and stuff like that because all of them were unknown to me and I had no idea even how to find the name of things that I need for upgrading. Earlier I had only one option - to buy what is in the store or to buy a violin that was like worth of 30 dollars from previous guy. And I had no idea about taking it to the violin maker because it just worked. I changed the strings only if they collapsed and I have a violin with all strings working for over 20 years %) but the sound was weak and scratchy a bit. Few years ago i had to move to EU and bought a new violin. I researched everything and found a description how to pick a right size of the violin. I,ve got all signs that mine is too big. It was just too wide in neck, too high in strings and painful to play. I,m normal hight but my fingers are short and thin. So ilI ordered 7/8 violin and I finally can play it longer than 25 minutes. What a relief

@Violinspiration 8 ай бұрын

I am so glad you found a violin that works for you and you feel comfortable playing. Have fun with it!😃

@lyamorian767 Жыл бұрын

New bow is also a good idea if you buy a cheap set. It often includes a very cheap one just like the strings.

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

Yes, This is indeed true. Thanks for the tip.

@edusam666 Жыл бұрын

I just put new strings and got a carbon bow for my ebay violin... What an incredible difference

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!🤩

@BxJct0 Жыл бұрын

can you do waltz of flower tutorial

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion. I will keep it in mind for future videos.

@alexloeragallos 6 ай бұрын

Hi.can u rexomend me a good budget violin for my daughter

@Violinspiration 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I buy second hand, but this article can help you choose. violinspiration.com/how-to-buy-a-violin/ Good luck!

@user-us4dj9tv7j 6 ай бұрын

Should I put 80 dollar strings on a Glarry 40 dollar violin?

@Violinspiration 5 ай бұрын

That is up to you. Let us know how it sounds if you do. Good luck!😀

@deadmanswife3625 Жыл бұрын

I am embarrassed to tell you that I have the cheapest strings and they've been on for years I don't play as much as some people because I don't have time. And maybe they sound awful but I still like them. I don't think my ears are trained well enough yet to notice the difference with expensive strings . I have broken the E string a couple of times while I was learning to tighten the pegs and put Peg dope on them. For the most part my violin stays in perfect tune. If it gets colder or hotter or the humidity changes a lot then I do have to mess with the pegs. The weather is changing now and pretty soon I'll have to turn on the humidifier that I bought last year. I think even I broke one of the other ones: a or d. And maybe I replaced it with diadero maybe I replace it with ones that were $3 for the whole set of four. But I'm STILL happy with it. 🤷‍♀️ I have worked on my bridge though making sure the strings are equidistant. And that is placed properly I do think it sits flat on the violin pretty much though. As for the rosin I have some Holstein from Fiddler man I think it was about $10. I don't remember. And the cheap stuff that came with my violin I like it just as well. 🤷‍♀️ When I look in at my sound post it seems to be positioned where it's supposed to be according to some of the information on your website. So I think the common denominator is I can't HEAR the difference yet🤣

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

I think this will come as you progress in your playing. Thanks for sharing!

@eldoubleu2250 Жыл бұрын

You do have a good point to consider. But on the other hand, just because something costs more does not ensure it will sound better. Listening to others play and review, using Headphones, might help you hear the differences. Things in your face sound different on recordings and to the live listener.

@deadmanswife3625 Жыл бұрын

@@eldoubleu2250 ty 🙏

@violinlover3817 Жыл бұрын

Hello, thank you very much. Sometimes I think that I am the most untalented and the worst person who likes to play the violin. I don't want anyone to hear me practice playing the violin. Two days ago, the seller gave me a cell phone. When I used it, it seemed very dry and bad, and the result was a bad sound. Then I understood how important the phone is, and now I understand the things you said, how important the bridge and wire string are🌸🙏

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

I am happy to have cleared things up for you so you understand now!

@violinlover3817 Жыл бұрын

@@Violinspiration 🙏

@alanaliyev456GT 11 ай бұрын

exit cosmetic side.. price of better violin possible in matter of SOUND...IS BETWEEN 1500 AND 2500 $ you can push until 5000 $ for added the pure perfection in aesthetic..... upper that its just love of antique or old methods of traditional art..etc etc..BUT YOU OBTAIN NOTHING IN MORE

@Violinspiration 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@OPTIMUMELITE Жыл бұрын

A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS IS CHEAP FOR A FUCKING PIECE OF WOOD ON STRING!?? COME ON!!!!

@KomaedasOneTrueHope Жыл бұрын

Yep it is. Interments are expensive since they are usually hand made💗 violins can for for hundreds of thousands of dollars

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

They can indeed!

@Violinspiration Жыл бұрын

When the price of a violin can go up into the thousands, yes, a few hundred dollars is considered on the lower end.

@Pifagorass 11 ай бұрын

Can do with 200 🦘$ cheap Chinese set + 50 🦘$ for Tonica strings. It's possible to own than rent beginners 🎻 rental.

@alanaliyev456GT 11 ай бұрын

Price and sound have not proportional link..... a 29 $ ULTRA CHEAP violin with a true spruce table Have a better sound than a plywood table 100$ instrument. 750$ is price of decent intrument. at 750 (withouth bows) you can found a professional violin which sound better than the genuine Strad of 1700 present in a recent blind test... (rejected by ALL PRO AT LAST POSITION)