I have got a new violin for birthday. I don't know how to play it. dad promised to take me to take music lessons next year. but i was so eager to play with it that i took it out of its box. on the violin, there's a place where u can loosen or tighten the violin cords by turning the things. i don't know how they r called , so can't tell u clearly. so, i turned one of the things to tighten the cord but suddenly, the cord broke. the cord was cut into two parts. is it possible to put a new cord?
2006-11-07 15:02:41 · 7 answers · asked by ke 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Wow! That was a nice present. You can take it to a music store and they will put a new string on for you. While your there you should get rosin( if your violin didn't come with it) and a tuner. You could ask for a beginner book that has pictures and instructions, if you read everything carefully you can gain some knowlege of the violin even before you get lessons. Some books give more information than others, so see what is available.Also you could ask them to tune the violin while you are there.
2006-11-08 02:34:15 · answer #1 · answered by KaeMae 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have never handled or played a violin before, I don't suggest trying to tune the violin yourself.
Look in your local directory for music shops, and you can have them "tune it up" for you. When I started, I broke three of the strings by turning the pegs. Strings cost anywhere from 5 to 20 dollars a piece, and can be put on for you at a low service charge.
The turny things are called pegs, and the small tuners near the chinrest are the fine tuners.
I've played the violin for a LONG time now, I hope you enjoy it!
2006-11-10 09:02:40 · answer #2 · answered by anonymous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU NEED HELP NOW! You have committed no crime nor have you done any serious damage. To tune a violin, or other instrument, you must have some reference tone to tune to. You simply turned the PEG too far and broke the STRING. New strings are available at any local music store.
Get help from someone in the store so you can learn how to set up and tune the instrument. Congrats for wanting to get started, but you need help immediately. Happy Birthday.
2006-11-07 15:15:40 · answer #3 · answered by Eddie M. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The things that loosen/tigten the strings are called pegs. And yes the strings (cords) are replaceable just take it to a music shop and they'll put a new one on for you. FYI
holding the violin under your chin the far left string is g, then d, then a, then e is far right. Good luck.
2006-11-07 15:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by fw_lm045 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you can purchase new strings for your violin at just about any music store. Make sure while you're there, you get any necessary items for your violin, like rosin (a hard gluey substance you put on your bow).
have them put the string(s) on for you, and ask them if they can put it in tune. You have to be very careful when using the tuning pegs on a violin, because one slight turn can add a whole lot of tension. I would recommend not trying to tune it yourself until you get some proper instruction, otherwise you'll be breaking strings left and right.
2006-11-07 15:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by Steven B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 09:57:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow!!! do you have to hide this problem? from your Dad?
i would tell him how excited you were with the violin. Just get a new string, thats all anymore help? email me.
2006-11-07 15:11:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋