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| What is a Violin\\ | What is a Violin\\ | ||
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| The Violin Family\\ | The Violin Family\\ | ||
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| - | Terminology \\ | + | Terminology\\ |
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| - | * Violin: \\ | + | * Violin:\\ |
| - | * Scroll: \\ | + | * Scroll:\\ |
| - | * PegBox: \\ | + | * PegBox:\\ |
| - | * Pegs: \\ | + | * Pegs:\\ |
| - | * Neck: \\ | + | * Neck:\\ |
| - | * Fingerboard: \\ | + | * Fingerboard:\\ |
| - | * Upper Bout: \\ | + | * Upper Bout:\\ |
| * Bridge:\\ | * Bridge:\\ | ||
| - | * F-Holes: \\ | + | * F-Holes:\\ |
| - | * Waist/C-Bouts: \\ | + | * Waist/C-Bouts:\\ |
| - | * Lower Bout: \\ | + | * Lower Bout:\\ |
| - | * Chinrest: \\ | + | * Chinrest:\\ |
| - | * Tailpiece: This is where the strings attach near the base of the instrument. \\ | + | * Tailpiece: This is where the strings attach near the base of the instrument.\\ |
| * Bow:\\ | * Bow:\\ | ||
| - | * Metronome (Accessory): Tick tock device allowing a musician to develop good rhythmic skill. \\ | + | * Metronome (Accessory): Tick tock device allowing a musician to develop good rhythmic skill.\\ |
| - | * Tuner (Accessory): Little box with LED display, which allows you to tune the violin. Attaches to neck during tuning. Works even in noisy environments. \\ | + | * Tuner (Accessory): Little box with LED display, which allows you to tune the violin. Attaches to neck during tuning. Works even in noisy environments.\\ |
| - | * Rosin: Inexpensive sticky cakes rubbed against the bow hair, which allows the instrument to make sound. \\ | + | * Rosin: Inexpensive sticky cakes rubbed against the bow hair, which allows the instrument to make sound.\\ |
| - | * Shoulder Rest and Neck Rest (Accessory): Allows for comfortable cradling of the instrument. \\ | + | * Shoulder Rest and Neck Rest (Accessory): Allows for comfortable cradling of the instrument.\\ |
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| * Shoulder Rest, Metronome, Tuner, Rosin, Bow, Music Stand, Extra Strings, Case.\\ | * Shoulder Rest, Metronome, Tuner, Rosin, Bow, Music Stand, Extra Strings, Case.\\ | ||
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| - | * Electric Accessories: \\ | + | * Electric Accessories:\\ |
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| - | Assembled Diagram\\ | + | Assembled Diagram |
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| Acoustic VS Electric\\ | Acoustic VS Electric\\ | ||
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| * Violins cost $200-$300 or more to start with something of quality. Much cheaper can be found, often requiring replacing parts and being very inventive. Similar idea to buying a bicycle, buy what you need and have it tuned.\\ | * Violins cost $200-$300 or more to start with something of quality. Much cheaper can be found, often requiring replacing parts and being very inventive. Similar idea to buying a bicycle, buy what you need and have it tuned.\\ | ||
| - | * You'll need short finger nails to press the violin strings. Sorry Wolverine. \\ | + | * You'll need short finger nails to press the violin strings. Sorry Wolverine.\\ |
| - | * Don't touch the horse hair on your bow because the oils in our fingers will keep the rosin from sticking to the hair. \\ | + | * Don't touch the horse hair on your bow because the oils in our fingers will keep the rosin from sticking to the hair.\\ |
| - | * Loosin the bow before putting it away, or it will warp. \\ | + | * Loosin the bow before putting it away, or it will warp.\\ |
| - | * To apply new rosin, grind at the surface a bit with a key or nail file, then just rub it up and down the bow numerious times. I'm not sure how many times. Beginers (cheap) rosin would mean many more times. \\ | + | * To apply new rosin, grind at the surface a bit with a key or nail file, then just rub it up and down the bow numerious times. I'm not sure how many times. Beginers (cheap) rosin would mean many more times.\\ |
| - | * Your violin bridge should be perfectly streight upward. \\ | + | * Your violin bridge should be perfectly streight upward.\\ |
| - | * A tuner, metronome, tone all in one, is $40.00. A tuner can be found for $20.00. I've seen tuning whistles. \\ | + | * A tuner, metronome, tone all in one, is $40.00. A tuner can be found for $20.00. I've seen tuning whistles.\\ |
| * Beginers can place tape on their violin fingerboard, to learn where to place your fingers to get different notes.\\ | * Beginers can place tape on their violin fingerboard, to learn where to place your fingers to get different notes.\\ | ||
| - | * Forcing a child to practice longer than enjoyable is not always productive for the well being of the child. \\ | + | * Forcing a child to practice longer than enjoyable is not always productive for the well being of the child.\\ |
| - | * New violin strings will stretch continually, so tune it as necessary. \\ | + | * New violin strings will stretch continually, so tune it as necessary.\\ |
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| Culture: History of Violin\\ | Culture: History of Violin\\ | ||
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| Culture: Projected Future of Violins\\ | Culture: Projected Future of Violins\\ | ||
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| * YouTube Video Tutorials.\\ | * YouTube Video Tutorials.\\ | ||
| * Internet fan websites such as this one.\\ | * Internet fan websites such as this one.\\ | ||
| - | * New or used instructional workbooks and sheet music. eBay, used book stores, good will, etc. \\ | + | * New or used instructional workbooks and sheet music. eBay, used book stores, good will, etc.\\ |
| * Posters.\\ | * Posters.\\ | ||
| - | * Violin lessons at local music store, and or in home. \\ | + | * Violin lessons at local music store, and or in home.\\ |
| * Students often have band class.\\ | * Students often have band class.\\ | ||
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| G D A E Strings | G D A E Strings | ||
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| Reading the Music Sheet\\ | Reading the Music Sheet\\ | ||
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| Pro's and Con's of Learning Violin\\ | Pro's and Con's of Learning Violin\\ | ||
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| - | * Pro: Elegance. Playing for friends. Playing to emulate songs you like. Creating songs. \\ | + | * Pro: Elegance. Playing for friends. Playing to emulate songs you like. Creating songs.\\ |
| - | * Con: Investing time and money when you're unsure of your follow-through. Many hours of practice. Larger and heavier than a tiny instrument like a flute. \\ | + | * Con: Investing time and money when you're unsure of your follow-through. Many hours of practice. Larger and heavier than a tiny instrument like a flute.\\ |
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| * Product Name on Amazon: "Full Size Electric Violin with Case and Accessories. by ViolinSmart".\\ | * Product Name on Amazon: "Full Size Electric Violin with Case and Accessories. by ViolinSmart".\\ | ||
| * Shipped With: Wooden Bow. Soft Shell Carrying Bag. Rosin. EarPhone. 9V Battery & Amplifier Cable.\\ | * Shipped With: Wooden Bow. Soft Shell Carrying Bag. Rosin. EarPhone. 9V Battery & Amplifier Cable.\\ | ||
| - | * Purchase Information: Bought on Feb 12, 2011 at 9:13 P.M. at Amazon.Com. Item Weight 5 pounds. Amazon ASIN B000BRUW6Y. Amazon Item model number MVEP-BK. Amazon order number: 104-7599137-7356266. Shipped from and sold by Amazon user MARLAND whom has very high ratings. Condition: New. \\ | + | * Purchase Information: Bought on Feb 12, 2011 at 9:13 P.M. at Amazon.Com. Item Weight 5 pounds. Amazon ASIN B000BRUW6Y. Amazon Item model number MVEP-BK. Amazon order number: 104-7599137-7356266. Shipped from and sold by Amazon user MARLAND whom has very high ratings. Condition: New.\\ |
| * Product Rating: Typically 4 out of 5. (I rate it 5/5).\\ | * Product Rating: Typically 4 out of 5. (I rate it 5/5).\\ | ||
| - | * Product Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BRUW6Y/ref=ox_ya_os_product\\ | + | * Product Link: [[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BRUW6Y/ref=ox_ya_os_product|http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BRUW6Y/ref=ox_ya_os_product]]\\ |
| * Bought at price: $62.80 plus $11.44 Shipping/Handling, totaling $74.24 USD. I used my Chase Visa debit card.\\ | * Bought at price: $62.80 plus $11.44 Shipping/Handling, totaling $74.24 USD. I used my Chase Visa debit card.\\ | ||
| - | * Date First Appeared on Market: Appears to be 2006, at least for Amazon. \\ | + | * Date First Appeared on Market: Appears to be 2006, at least for Amazon.\\ |
| - | * Manufacturer: Seems to be ViolinSmart at http://www.violinsmart.com/ and accessories at http://www.violinsmart.com/accessory.aspx\\ | + | * Manufacturer: Seems to be ViolinSmart at [[http://www.violinsmart.com/|http://www.violinsmart.com/]] and accessories at [[http://www.violinsmart.com/accessory.aspx|http://www.violinsmart.com/accessory.aspx]]\\ |
| - | * Manufacturer History: Has no Wikipedia page. \\ | + | * Manufacturer History: Has no Wikipedia page.\\ |
| - | * Manufacturer Setup Instructions: http://www.violinsmart.com/violinsetupinstruction.aspx\\ | + | * Manufacturer Setup Instructions: [[http://www.violinsmart.com/violinsetupinstruction.aspx|http://www.violinsmart.com/violinsetupinstruction.aspx]]\\ |
| - | * Warranty: \\ | + | * Warranty:\\ |
| - | * Pro's: Low cost. Good reviews. Upgradeable parts. High tech look. Subtle brown colors. Good electronics. Came with accessories. \\ | + | * Pro's: Low cost. Good reviews. Upgradeable parts. High tech look. Subtle brown colors. Good electronics. Came with accessories.\\ |
| - | * Cons: \\ | + | * Cons:\\ |
| - | * Parts replaced: None thus far. \\ | + | * Parts replaced: None thus far.\\ |
| - | * Misc Measurements: Full size 4/4. \\ | + | * Misc Measurements: Full size 4/4.\\ |
| - | * Amazon User Reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Full-Size-Electric-Violin-Accessories/product-reviews/B000BRUW6Y/ref=pr_all_summary_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1\\ | + | * Amazon User Reviews: [[http://www.amazon.com/Full-Size-Electric-Violin-Accessories/product-reviews/B000BRUW6Y/ref=pr_all_summary_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1|http://www.amazon.com/Full-Size-Electric-Violin-Accessories/product-reviews/B000BRUW6Y/ref=pr_all_summary_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1]]\\ |
| - | * Amazon User Recommendations Summery: \\ | + | * Amazon User Recommendations Summery:\\ |
| - | * Royce's Paragraph Review: LOVE it! Takes getting used to. Seems slightly heavy weight when playing. \\ | + | * Royce's Paragraph Review: LOVE it! Takes getting used to. Seems slightly heavy weight when playing.\\ |
| - | * Royce's Customizations: Colored the bridge red with a marker. Used steak knife on bridge to make the string slits bigger. Pushed hard on the pegs to make them stick tight in the holes. \\ | + | * Royce's Customizations: Colored the bridge red with a marker. Used steak knife on bridge to make the string slits bigger. Pushed hard on the pegs to make them stick tight in the holes.\\ |
| - | * Photo of my violin;\\ | + | * Photo of my violin; |
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| - | {{ :lifehack:violin-transparent.png?nolink&396x348 |logo}}.\\ | + | {{ :lifehack:royce-2011-new-violin_2---copy.png?nolink&300x334 |royce and his electric violin}}.\\ |
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| Internet Resources\\ | Internet Resources\\ | ||
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| - | * ViolinOnline.Com Study Information: http://www.violinonline.com/violinbasics.htm\\ | + | * ViolinOnline.Com Study Information: [[http://www.violinonline.com/violinbasics.htm|http://www.violinonline.com/violinbasics.htm]]\\ |
| - | * Wikipedia for Violin: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin\\ | + | * Wikipedia for Violin: [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violin]]\\ |
| - | * Wikipedia category for Violin Articles: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Violins\\ | + | * Wikipedia category for Violin Articles: [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Violins|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Violins]]\\ |
| - | * About.Com Violin Finger Guide: http://musiced.about.com/od/lessonsandtips/ss/fingeringcharts.htm\\ | + | * About.Com Violin Finger Guide: [[http://musiced.about.com/od/lessonsandtips/ss/fingeringcharts.htm|http://musiced.about.com/od/lessonsandtips/ss/fingeringcharts.htm]]\\ |
| - | * About.Com Violin Articles: http://musiced.about.com/lr/violins/12996/1/\\ | + | * About.Com Violin Articles: [[http://musiced.about.com/lr/violins/12996/1/|http://musiced.about.com/lr/violins/12996/1/]]\\ |
| - | * Wikipedia for Viola (slightly different instrument): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola\\ | + | * Wikipedia for Viola (slightly different instrument): [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola]]\\ |
| - | * YouTube Video of a Toyota Robot Playing Violin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzjkBwZtxp4\\ | + | * YouTube Video of a Toyota Robot Playing Violin: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzjkBwZtxp4|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzjkBwZtxp4]]\\ |
| - | * Violin Online Tuner (Doesn't Use Mic): http://www.get-tuned.com/violin_tuner.php\\ | + | * Violin Online Tuner (Doesn't Use Mic): [[http://www.get-tuned.com/violin_tuner.php|http://www.get-tuned.com/violin_tuner.php]]\\ |
| - | * Violin Online Tuner (Uses Mic): http://www.get-tuned.com/online_instrument_tuner.php\\ | + | * Violin Online Tuner (Uses Mic): [[http://www.get-tuned.com/online_instrument_tuner.php|http://www.get-tuned.com/online_instrument_tuner.php]]\\ |
| - | * Violin Online Tuner (Doesn't Use Mic): http://www.fretlessfingerguides.com/violin_tuner.html\\ | + | * Violin Online Tuner (Doesn't Use Mic): [[http://www.fretlessfingerguides.com/violin_tuner.html|http://www.fretlessfingerguides.com/violin_tuner.html]]\\ |
| - | * Violin Online Tuner (Uses Mic): http://www.seventhstring.com/tuner/tuner.html\\ | + | * Violin Online Tuner (Uses Mic): [[http://www.seventhstring.com/tuner/tuner.html|http://www.seventhstring.com/tuner/tuner.html]]\\ |
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