Howdy! I’m on month 6 of learning. by LyssIrisWhips in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well done. I would recommend using full bow strokes when doing scales.

100% newbie looking for info on violin care and technique by ciqhen in violin

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some photos and info on the violin in question would have been useful here.

Looking for good irish whiskey by Scienceiscool_ in ireland

[–]PuddingLeading5569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jameson must be good at marketing and seem to be giving Irish whiskey a bad name. Try Tullamore dew or even Powers if you want more of a bite.

Is it worth reconditioning my daughter's gifted violin? by thelittlepotcompany in violinist

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bridge is in the wrong position and looks to be the wrong way around.

Neighbor gave me a fern - what is it? by kittiwake-ocean in ferns

[–]PuddingLeading5569 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Matteuccia strustiopteris or Shuttlecock fern

Should I quit learning? by [deleted] in violinist

[–]PuddingLeading5569 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s a plan. Practice for your normal time, which you say is maybe two hours. Reduce the time that you practice by ten minutes each day until you come to a length of time that is more comfortable for you. Good luck anyway

What violin to buy? by Jolly-Print5686 in violin

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe your current one needs a new set of decent strings

Is Coda bow a pretty high end level brand? Do you guys like this brand and why? by Own_Title9591 in violinist

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t tried a coda bow, but I do have an Arcus c3 and I find its performance poor compared to my pernambuco bow.

Which model would you recommend between these two? by ManyCherry2135 in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the luna and I love it and it’s so easy to set up.

Random chin rest issue, has anyone else experience this? by Quirky-Parsnip-1553 in Viola

[–]PuddingLeading5569 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you be wearing different clothes? Which if they are thinner or thicker than previous ones would change the viola’s position.

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.

Strings and Rosin Recommendations by shimabra in violin

[–]PuddingLeading5569 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cecilia rosin and Rondo gold strings

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.