2006-11-30 05:45:14 · 5 answers · asked by ultimobriscoe 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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The instrument you begin with will have an effect on her continuing to like to play the violin. My son had a cheap violin someone got from a garage sale, not a very good sound and he got the impression that violins are squeaky. then he switched to cello.
there is something very helpful at her age that will help her start out learning something very important . straight bowing. They sell it at this site.
Bow-Right: 1/2 & 1/4 Size
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Bow-Right: 1/8-1/16 Size
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I didn't start playing that young. but I saw at a performance a 4 year old play and she had the Bow right guard on the violin, it promotes straight bowing and lets her concentrate on other aspects of playing.
2006-11-30 10:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by KaeMae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local music store and get their opinion. Whats best is to rent the insturment...they will pay for all repairs and if she doesnt like it, you just take it back. Violins can range from about 500$-2000$ probably. I've never played but when i started Alto Sax in 5th grade we rented and it was really nice for whenever i had a problem that needed repair. Good luck and as I said, ask a store somewhere...they'll give you the best answer.
2006-11-30 05:54:16 · answer #2 · answered by Bobby B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's fine to share a room at that age. That's so sweet that they love each other so much! I would, however, just put bunks in your son's room and allow your daughter to sleep in big brother's room and leave your daughter's room as it is. This way each one has a room of their own and when the time comes that one feels like they need space or privacy, they will have it. I'm guessing in the next 2-3 years your son is going to want to change the sleeping arrangements. Until then, enjoy!
2016-05-23 05:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It´s better to rent, than to buy, especially because she´s so young and she may not like it, plus, if you buy a violin, pretty soon your gonna have to buy another one for when she gets older and the violin becomes to small for her.
2006-11-30 06:19:32 · answer #4 · answered by silentlucidity14 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rent one rather than buy one - they have special sizes for little kids. Invest in a set of ear plugs for yourself, too - when my daughter was learning, she sounded like she was hitting a baby with a cat!
2006-11-30 05:53:12 · answer #5 · answered by woodlands127 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋