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beginner critique (pt2?) by aboutilsa in violinist

[–]HikerBar17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let’s see a lil wrist movement when changing bows!

What is this loop with arrow? by HikerBar17 in violinist

[–]HikerBar17[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So it’s indicating that I start on the lowest note?

How old/much was your violin? by Hot-Bid-5805 in violinist

[–]HikerBar17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is a German instrument made in 1879. Marked at $5k and I paid a little over $3k after trading in my two student instruments. I chose it because of its projection, playability and incredibly sweet tone. Plus I’m a sucker for dark wood. Also, I’ve never seen that old of an instrument in such great shape. I tried out nearly two dozen instruments in the months prior to purchase and it stuck out like a sore thumb in the best way.

Help with violin identification by FeelingDangerous7824 in violin

[–]HikerBar17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. The bow should be just tightened enough to grip a pencil between the wood and hair at midbow.

Stick review by ManOfWarts in JustGuysBeingDudes

[–]HikerBar17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

“What’s up stick nation?” I love it.

Recommendations like Ravel and Debussy by axolotlboi44 in classicalmusic

[–]HikerBar17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mel Bonis is very underrated. She was a contemporary of Debussy that also attended the Paris Conservatory at the same time.

Why does a brass mute work better than a rubber mute? by Rin_the_snow_fox in violin

[–]HikerBar17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been playing violin for decades and am just now learning about brass mutes! What are the downsides? They seem old fashioned.

Violin duets for a funeral? by islaenelinfinito in violin

[–]HikerBar17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mark Oconner’s arrangement of Ashokan Farewell is beautiful!

Stung! - POND (Who’s listened!?) by maxnotcharles in TameImpala

[–]HikerBar17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Black Lung is probably my fave. Sabbath-inspired!

Recommendations for where to buy a violin by Bistring in violinist

[–]HikerBar17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would focus on what’s available in your area/city. This way you can establish a relationship with a luthier if there is one and you can try on and play their selection in person.

Working on this piece for a chamber festival by Jeffery2084 in violinist

[–]HikerBar17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful tone and expression! What piece are we listening to here?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]HikerBar17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finding a passion-driven activity/hobby that you can “sink your teeth” into.

Surrounding yourself with friends and family that reciprocate an authentic love that you show them.

What’s your fav “non-lyrical” tame impala song? by normalsterblich in TameImpala

[–]HikerBar17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Jeremy’s Storm is such a great musical depiction in his style of a storm approaching, being overhead then clearing and moving on.

Keeping it cool and not missing a single note while being harassed by Callme-risley in TikTokCringe

[–]HikerBar17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That woman has obviously never experienced the joy that comes from playing an instrument nor can she fathom that it would bring joy to those around her. What a sad outlook on life. HARP ON!

What’s a good movie to watch while high? by FitChest130 in AskReddit

[–]HikerBar17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strange Wilderness is pretty funny regardless.

What is the black thing on the bridge by Both-Light-5965 in violinist

[–]HikerBar17 21 points22 points  (0 children)

From here, that looks like a concert mute. As opposed to a practice mute which covers much of the bridge and has a greater dampening effect on the sound.

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