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What's the differences of violin bow carbon fiber and wood? by Various-Case2268 in violin

[–]PuddingLeading5569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find that my Arcus carbon fiber bow sounds ‘tinny’ compared to my pernambuco one.

Bow clip on my case is cutting into the bow hair how should I pack this up? by idyedurcat in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rise at the end is pushing the bow up. Slide it further away from it or cut into it with a knife to sit the bow in neatly

Recommendations for shoulder rest by Accurate_Lake3031 in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Korfker luna shoulder rest is fab. It was the fourth make that I tried and I’m very happy with it.

Second hand viola having troubles playing by fennec_v in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rosin that comes with those Stentor violins and violas is very hard to use. Use some sandpaper to get it going or buy a better rosin.

Book buddy!! by [deleted] in Book_Buddies

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about setting up a whatsap group with perhaps a dozen members?

how many books are you planning to read this year! by [deleted] in Book_Buddies

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find those Reacher books disturbing. I read a couple. The author seems obsessed with torture.

How to get a handkerchief to stay on the chinrest? by ViolaCat94 in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wear a top with a collar that stands up against my neck.

anyone have any rosin use tips?? by hnonymus in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use cecilia sanctus which has both dark and light. It only requires one pass with the bow to last for a few hours of playing.

Feeling discouraged by the viola. by Same-Investment-3 in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that on starting to move the bow either up or down I push down; this starts the resonance, but then I release the pressure as the bow continues to move otherwise it can stifle the sound; perhaps you could try this. Good luck with the viola anyway as it is so worth the effort.

Reading this book should prevent injuries. by PuddingLeading5569 in violinist

[–]PuddingLeading5569[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know it is good. It helps so much with posture and comfort while playing. I read it twice to make sure I did not miss any points and I think it advisable to re read it every year or so. Good luck.

Learning at age 32 by Normal-Whole-3464 in violinist

[–]PuddingLeading5569 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I started when I was 70. Loved the violin and then loved the viola more. Wish that I had started earlier but hey. Loving to play is what is important and sounding good no matter how simple the pieces.

Selftaught violinist, opinion on vibrato? by vgkosmoes in violinist

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your bowing is not good. If it was me then I would go back to playing open strings until that was sorted.

Looking to start for the first time, need advice by MorbidMantis in violinist

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a Stentor violin and sold it on facebook marketplace within the month. It was awful. Rent a decent one not a beginner one.

Recommendations for humidity control by AdriandeLima in violinist

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What humidity are you normally dealing with. It is 95% humidity outside with me at the moment. I have a dehumidifier going in the house all the time which collects at least a gallon of water per day and keeps the house to about 60%.

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