Some guidelines on close miking a violin. It will discuss the best type of mic for the job, suitable placement and mounting tips.
Have a close look at your violin - the nut (at the top of the violin under the peg box) and the bridge both have notches in them where the string rests to make sure the strings are evenly spaced. The tail piece has small arms attached to hold the ball end (or nub) of the ...
Though I did attempt and, to a degree, succeed at making the rest of the violin out of metal - I was not entirely satisfied with the process nor the final outcome. Until I refine my process, I recommend you order the remaining pieces (neck, tuning pins, finger board, saddle, etc.) ...
Run each string down to the body of the violin. Thread over the grooves of the pencil sharpener and tie around the center of the sharpener. You may need to push the string through the underside of the pencil sharpener using the tip of a knife. Your strings should all have slack in them...
Find Out How To Make Your Violin Drawing How to Draw A Violin – Let’s Get Started! Step 1 In this first step of our guide on how to draw a violin, we won’t actually be drawing the violin itself. Instead, we will be drawing the bow which is used on the strings to create the...
The first two strings (there are four total) Learn how to play with a straight bow stroke Where to put the bow on the string Learn how to produce a rich, squeakless sound Learn and perform your first violin concert And lots, lots more ...
33:30 – Why do different bows make your violin sound so different? 36:06 – What would you notice or gain from trying different string tension? In particular, are there particular situations in which light tension strings might be useful? 39:38 – Is it that you need to upgrade your in...
Understanding a violin's vibrations and connections can give you control when engaging the stringStein, Paul
This sounds similar to fret hand vibrato. Others Pick scrape The edge of the pick is dragged either down or up along the lower strings to produce a scraped sound. Violining Turn the volume control down, sound the note(s) and then turn the volume up for a smooth fade in. Finger ...
Our advice - make a judgement on how your guitar sounds and plays after changing your strings; if you need to make adjustments outside your comfort zone, it's best to seek professional advice first.Alternatively, if you don't think the guitar is up to the job, consider renting or ...