Si-Hon Style Wire Violin Mute Review

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(More customer reviews)I never received this item although tracking showed it as having been delivered. The other two mutes that I ordered at the same time were received but not the violin mute. When I left a resonse for the other two, there was no mechanism for me to contact the seller?

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Effectively mutes without distortion or interference with the bow. Mounts on the middle strings between the bridge and tailpiece for convenient, instant access; simply slide into place to mute. Eliminates the need to pocket or store the mute when not in use. Simple, cleverly designed wire frame, with contoured clear plastic tubing and brass spacers to fit the bridge curvature. Available for violin, viola, cello ans bass. Made in USA.

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Thomastik Infeld Blue 4/4 Violin String Set - Medium Gauge with Removable Ball End Tin-plated Steel E Review

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(More customer reviews)I like the Infeld Blues the best on newer violins. They bring out a brilliant and focused tone. In addition, they are responsive and fast. They last a decent amount of time, and are nice and supple under the finger, being of medium tension.They are as powerful as the Evah Pirastros, while being nice to your fingers, and their overtones are bright and clear. They are also impervious to humidity and temperature changes, settling in easily. I don't really ever have to tune my violin with these strings. I love them, they feel great, sound great and respond great.

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From the creators of Dominant strings comes a breakthrough. Thomastik Infeld strings are relatively insensitive to humidity changes, break in quickly, and have relatively low tension. A new, synthetic composite core gives these strings a full sound and a longer life span than other synthetic strings, and are reponsive to different playing techniques.The "Infeld Blue" set enhances the "brighter overtones" on most violins and represents half of the Thomastik-Infeld violin string system (see also Infeld Red). All 8 strings of this "system" are matched and balanced for playability and tension load so that they may be interchanged to achieve the optimal tonal balance for a given violin, thus minimizing impact to both the player and the instrument. The "Blue" set has an "E" that is a tin plated carbon steel, an "A" & "D" that are hydronalium wound over a composite core, and a "G" that is a silver wound over the composite core.

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Korg TM-40 Large Display Digital Tuner and Metronome Review

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(More customer reviews)This tuner/metronome is very well built and has a 12 note refrence. It works very well with my violin and I carry it with me to class and when I practice. The metronome has a loud beat. The tuner is loud so you can hear it over what you are playing. It has a large screen and is very easy to use. I recommend this to anyone that plays a string instrument.

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A great lesson and practice tool, the Korg TM-40 offers both tuner and metronome functions that can be used simultaneously or independently. A large LCD-type needle delivers both the accuracy of an LCD and excellent visibility of a needle indicator. The metronome tuner also has LED indicators that show pitch deviation or blink to indicate the tempo.

With a detection range of C1 (32.70 Hz) - C8 (4186.01 Hz), the TM-40 provides quick and accurate coverage of a wide spectrum of notes and pitches for wind, string, keyboard and most other instruments. Even low-pitched instruments with complex overtone structures are detected. A built-in high-sensitivity microphone allows acoustic instruments such as a guitar or ukulele to be tuned easily and accurately, and the separately available CM-100L contact microphone can be used to send the vibrations directly to the metronome tuner for even greater precision.

In addition to its visual tuning guidefunctionality, you can use the TM-40's built-in speaker to produce a tuning reference pitch (Sound Out)--convenient for tuning by ear and useful for ear training. The TM-40's Calibration setting is adjustable in a range of 410~480 Hz to accommodate a variety of tuning standards. The calibration can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps, letting you accurately tune to any song or key. Memory backup is also provided so that the Calibration and Sound Out settings are remembered even when the power is turned off.

The metronome function of the TM-40 features a Beat Mode, which lets you choose a preset tempo and time signature, while Tap mode lets you specify your own tempo. And with a large integrated speaker, the TM-40 produces a clear and distinct metronome sound. The TM-40 also includes 13 rhythm variations for practicing a wide range of styles.

The metronome section of this portable metronome offers convenient functions for practicing a variety of music--covering 0-7 beats per measure as well as doublets, triplets, triplets with center beats omitted, quadruplets, and quadruplets with center beats omitted. Since the volume is adjustable, the TM-40 can meet the needs of any situation from private practice in a small room to sessions in a large studio.

What's in the BoxKorg TM-40 digital tuner/metronome, 2 AAA batteries, user manual
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* Even if the pitch is within the range of detection, the TM-40 may be unable to detect the pitch if the sound contains numerous overtones (such as the low and high notes on an acoustic piano) or if the instrument has a rapid decay.

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Super Sensitive Red Label 2103 Violin String Set, 1/4 Review

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(More customer reviews)These are quality strings at a great price. If you're a beginner, watch a youtube video to help you change them. (A helpful hint: don't take all the strings off at one time.) I find that these strings have a nice bright sound and they don't seem to get out of tune too easily. I'm going to keep buying my strings from Amazon.

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Super Sensitive Red Label 2103 Violin String Set, 1/4

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SKB Sculptured Violin 4/4 / 14 Viola Review

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(More customer reviews)I play fiddle in a Cajun band and hate anything with zippers because they always break eventually. I don't know when the "powers that be" decreed that all serious fiddle cases had to have zippers but zippers have plenty of downsides in terms of time to open and breakage. This case is fantastic. It is easy to open and close, and provides a good seal against the elements. It also provides great physical protection. I dropped my fiddle in it's case, "bridge" side down onto cement from four feet and my fiddle was unharmed. All good cases would protect your violin but they don't necessarily have to have to have zippers. If you hate zippers you will understand what I am talking about. If you don't hate zippers passionately like me, you should read what other reviewers have to say about this case since I am so obviously biased in my preferences.

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Sculptured Violin 4/4 / 14" Viola

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Kun Collapsible Mini Blue Shoulder Rest for 1/16 - 1/4 Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter has been using a sponge shoulder rest for 1 year and recently moved up to 1/4 size violin.
I was hoping to find a shoulder rest that can accommodate 1/4 and 1/2 size so that she can use it for a couple years, but I couldn't find anything decent. So I ended up buying this one because I have a full size (4/4) collapsible one from Kun myself and I am reasonably happey with it.
The design of this one is the same as the full size one. The height of the shoulder rest is adjusted by turning the 2 screws in/out of the base, which is made entirely of plastic. It turns out that even at its maximal height (which is achieved by unscrewing the 2 screws as much as possible before they fall off the base), it is still not enough for my daughter whose neck is considered average or slightly longer than average if I look at kids in her class. I suspect many kids who try to use this with 1/4 violin may face similar problem. We end up wrapping a piece of cloth around the foam and still use it. The real problem is that when you have to use it at its maximal height, you have 2 metal screws into a plastic base in the minimal number of turns (to achieve the maximal height). Under this condition, a lot of stress is applied to the threads (out of the plastic base) which is going to wear out very soon. So the durability is questionable. In contrast, the full size one that I use have very long screws. So at least 1/3 of the screws are seated in the base, which reduces the wear of individual threads. I guess Kun can't use really long screws for this miniature model because the plastic pieces where the screws seat are much smaller than those in the full size one. That is the fundamental limit of the design when you try to make a shoulder rest to accommodate a wide range of violin sizes and kids with different neck length.
The bottom line: if you are buying this for 1/16 to 1/8 size of violin, it should be fine.
If it's for 1/4 and your kid has an average or long neck, you might want to consider the original Kun that is not collapsible but designed to accommodate 1/8 to 1/4 size violin.
If you intend to buy it and use it for a few years, I am not sure it will last.


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The Kun Collapsible Mini Blue Shoulder Rest for 1/16 - 1/4 Violin is a favorite with children! This model is blue and it is available in other fun colors. It features a comfortable contoured bar with foam padding. It is height and angle adjustable and the legs fold flat for compact case or pocket storage. This great little blue shoulder rest fits 1/16 - 1/4 violins.

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Bow-Right for 1/4 - 1/2 Violin Review

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(More customer reviews)In principle this is a very useful product that clearly encourages correct bowing. It suffers from a few less than desirable traits. First, it is not the easiest thing to put on and often doesn't stay put. For this reason I often worried about scratching my violin. You really need to take care putting it on and taking it off to be sure there is no damage. This may be less of a concern for a rented student violin, but I never put this my better violin. Second, it encouraged correct bowing by forcing you to fit between two metal bars. Again this is okay for an inexpensive fiberglass bow, but no way do you want a more expensive bow constantly scraping the metal guides. So my recommendation is that it works great if you are not preoccupied with thinking about potential damage.

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Available to fit violins from 1/16 through full size, the Bow-Right is the perfect tool for developing a sound bow technique. Stainless steel guides encourage straight bowing and correct wrist action. Metal guides attach easily with PBS plastic fittings.

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