Gift for violinist

If you are reading this article, we assume that you know somebody, for whom the violin is like a perfect walnut cake. But a violin made from walnut wood would not have exactly the best musical properties. Most of the time, they are made from the combination of spruce and maple wood. Although it is a relatively traditional instrument, it will find it’s place in almost every musical genre. Besides orchestra, folk music, or symphonic music, violins are used in rock, jazz, blues or in modern electronic music as well.

My fiddlers, play me a melody…!

1. Violin

2. Bows

The stroking movement of the bow across the strings produces the sound. Music itself comes to life from the combination of right finger positions and the sound of vibrating strings. Bows can be made from a variety of materials, but the used primary material is horse hair. The bow adds power and speed for playing the violin, but mastering a challenging tempo is always a matter of exercise and talent.

3. Violin cases

No violin should exist without a proper case. Violins are fragile instruments, that’s why we recommend to protect them from accidental damages. The violin should rest in a warm environment, so it can be ready for instant use, and producing lovely melodies.

4. Violin strings

Violins have only four strings, so it is important to choose the most comfortable ones. When buying strings, it is important to consider several factors, such as tuning, thickness and hardness. This gift will provide the violinist the greatest comfort and convenience while playing.

5. Fine-tuners

The violin must be fine-tuned at it’s tailpiece before playing. This small helper will do the trick - it will make sure that the tuning is perfectly accurate. Fine-tune your heart to the music.

Playing the violin can be relatively difficult to master. Someone, who was willing to practice long hours to master the fingering chart on a small fingerboard, searching for the right tone and the chiselled speed and technique deserves quality equipment and admiration. This can be expressed by an applause, embrace, but also with a practical gift.

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