Comments on: Learn to Play the Violin – Some of the Things You Need to Know http://www.enterpriz.org/uncategorized/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:12:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: brian k http://www.enterpriz.org/uncategorized/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know/comment-page-1#comment-25 brian k Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:05:59 +0000 http://www.enterpriz.org/learn-to-play-violin/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know#comment-25 I am in the same situation as you beacuse I do not want to disturb the neighbours.I could not afford an electric violin so I bought an acoustic violin and I have put a mute on the bridge.That cuts the volume by about half.There are various types of mute.Go to a violin shop and ask them to demonstrate for you to see if it reduces the volume enough for you.I use the big metal mute that sits on top of the bridge.When your flat mates are out you can just remove the mute and practise without it.Also, get a teacher to get you started on how to play..<br><b>References : </b><br> I am in the same situation as you beacuse I do not want to disturb the neighbours.I could not afford an electric violin so I bought an acoustic violin and I have put a mute on the bridge.That cuts the volume by about half.There are various types of mute.Go to a violin shop and ask them to demonstrate for you to see if it reduces the volume enough for you.I use the big metal mute that sits on top of the bridge.When your flat mates are out you can just remove the mute and practise without it.Also, get a teacher to get you started on how to play..
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]]> By: Eric http://www.enterpriz.org/uncategorized/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know/comment-page-1#comment-24 Eric Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:03:59 +0000 http://www.enterpriz.org/learn-to-play-violin/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know#comment-24 In part it depends on what your goals are in learning the violin. An electric violin doesn't sound the same as a traditional violin, so you may not be able to judge your progress with it as well. Also, you cannot play an electric violin in an orchestra, a string quartet, etc. Still, practicing on an electric violin could still help you improve your skills. My advice (as a long time amateur violinist) is to buy a traditional violin and find a time to practice when it won't bother your flatmates. And don't believe what those guys said about not having to practice. It is important if you want to play well.<br><b>References : </b><br>Years of playing the violin. In part it depends on what your goals are in learning the violin. An electric violin doesn’t sound the same as a traditional violin, so you may not be able to judge your progress with it as well. Also, you cannot play an electric violin in an orchestra, a string quartet, etc. Still, practicing on an electric violin could still help you improve your skills.

My advice (as a long time amateur violinist) is to buy a traditional violin and find a time to practice when it won’t bother your flatmates. And don’t believe what those guys said about not having to practice. It is important if you want to play well.
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Years of playing the violin.

]]> By: LaaraFaara http://www.enterpriz.org/uncategorized/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know/comment-page-1#comment-23 LaaraFaara Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:01:59 +0000 http://www.enterpriz.org/learn-to-play-violin/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know#comment-23 There is an completely different sound on the electric than on the acoustic. Of course it's smart with the headphones, but unless you want to go professional, you don't have to practice everyday! Also, electric would cost you more.<br><b>References : </b><br>Playing cello for 9 years There is an completely different sound on the electric than on the acoustic.
Of course it’s smart with the headphones, but unless you want to go professional, you don’t have to practice everyday!

Also, electric would cost you more.
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Playing cello for 9 years

]]> By: blondie http://www.enterpriz.org/uncategorized/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know/comment-page-1#comment-22 blondie Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:59:59 +0000 http://www.enterpriz.org/learn-to-play-violin/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know#comment-22 it won't sound the same as an acoustic one, and can cost more. but i do suggest you get a proper teacher,i would also say that although there are teachers how will kill me for this i got to my grade 8 with barely no practice and got distinction, so i don't think practice is completely necessary any way<br><b>References : </b><br> it won’t sound the same as an acoustic one, and can cost more. but i do suggest you get a proper teacher,i would also say that although there are teachers how will kill me for this i got to my grade 8 with barely no practice and got distinction, so i don’t think practice is completely necessary any way
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]]> By: bolavo http://www.enterpriz.org/uncategorized/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know/comment-page-1#comment-21 bolavo Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:57:59 +0000 http://www.enterpriz.org/learn-to-play-violin/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know#comment-21 why not get an electric violin yes its true they have inented them aswell<br><b>References : </b><br> why not get an electric violin yes its true they have inented them aswell
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]]> By: aurora_cmoi http://www.enterpriz.org/uncategorized/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know/comment-page-1#comment-20 aurora_cmoi Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:55:40 +0000 http://www.enterpriz.org/learn-to-play-violin/learn-to-play-the-violin-some-of-the-things-you-need-to-know#comment-20 <b>Is it ok/possible to learn to play the violin with an electric instrument?</b><br>I always wanted to learn the violin, but as I have always had flatmates, I postponed again and again for fear of boring them with hours of practice. Now I heard about electric violins, which can be played silently (with headphones) and it looks just perfect for me, can anyone advise me if it is possible to use an electric violin as a real beginner (or if it may make things even tougher than learning the violin!). Is it ok/possible to learn to play the violin with an electric instrument?
I always wanted to learn the violin, but as I have always had flatmates, I postponed again and again for fear of boring them with hours of practice. Now I heard about electric violins, which can be played silently (with headphones) and it looks just perfect for me, can anyone advise me if it is possible to use an electric violin as a real beginner (or if it may make things even tougher than learning the violin!).

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