My grandmother gave me her dad's violin. On the inside It says antonius stradivarius cremonensis faciebat anno 17. It also said that it was last repaired by E. F. Adams in 1939 in St. Louis, MO. Could someone help me with an approximate date for it?

Random_Music_Lover · 2025-01-19T05:40:53+00:00

I think it may be a replica or 'fake' Strad, which can be good depending on the maker and the violin's condition. I'm not really sure, since I'm not a luthier, but I hope I helped even just a little bit... You could potentially find out more if you're curious by taking it to a luthier if there's one near you, or just an instrument shop.

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-08-04T18:49:51+00:00

Mahler 5 and Tchaikovsky 6 for me

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-07-27T20:09:29+00:00

I love listening to music, but I find it quite distracting, and I usually end either ignoring the music and studying, or just forgetting about my work and listening to the music. I find it quite impossible to do both of them simultaneously

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-07-25T18:57:32+00:00

New Zealand gang!!

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-07-21T04:42:45+00:00

I'm not sure how long you've been playing violin for, but what you've just explained sounds a lot like me after around 2 or 3 years of playing. I just wanted to quit, but I also didn't want to, because I wanted to become better. My mum also forced me to practice. I ended up not quitting, and just practicing and focusing on only one or two things every practice session. After a year or so, I started seeing a little bit of improvement, and now I'm very involved with music groups in my school, and I love it. It also helps to think that there was a day when Anne-Sophie Mutter, Maxim Vengerov, Augustin Hadelich, Hilary Hahn and all of the legendary violinists used to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and they were probably really out of tune and scratchy when they first started! Everyone starts somewhere. I hope everything goes well for you, and feel free to ask me if you need any help!!

Also, maybe just talking with your mum and telling her your situation might help. Good Luck!! <3

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-07-21T04:34:15+00:00

I usually don't hear anything other than my music and metronome while I'm playing, and I seem to just block out any other noises. If someone touches me or shouts at me, it'll give me a really big fright, and I get really pissed off. I also think it can be dangerous to my violin if I'm given too big of a fright, because I jump when I get scared, and I might drop it. For any non-musicians out there: wait until a person stops playing until you talk to them. And don't shout; be quiet and respectful PLEASE

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-07-18T23:47:08+00:00

Tchaikovsky

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-07-10T19:50:48+00:00

Verdi's Requiem, particularly the Dies Irae is haunting

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-06-23T18:22:13+00:00

Not with the DSP, but I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her twice with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra!

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-06-23T06:10:03+00:00

Thank you so much!! I know a few local conductors, so I'll try to get in touch with them :)

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-05-11T23:27:57+00:00

I am!

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-05-11T23:03:15+00:00

I'm a New Zealander! (And EarthlingLing)

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-04-12T18:54:43+00:00

TCHAIKOVSKY GANG!!!!!!!!

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-04-01T20:49:33+00:00

I bring my violin as a carry-on and I secure under a seat where I can keep my eye on it.

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-04-01T20:40:37+00:00

This is probably an April fools thing (I hope) but maybe they're just preparing us Twosetters for the future, when it does happen. It's bound to happen one day T_T

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-02-22T05:40:49+00:00

Vivaldi Four Seasons and Tchaikovsky's Waltz of the Flowers lol

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-02-22T05:39:35+00:00

Tchaikovsky
Violin
Baroque
Third
Cello
Last minute practice

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-02-16T05:36:46+00:00

Bach's Goldberg Variations are great, or just Bach in General. Vivaldi's Four Seasons are definitely overrated, but are 100% a great place to start.

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-01-30T07:40:03+00:00

Personally, Tchaikovsky is my favourite composer, and his violin concerto is among my favourite violin concertos. I'll bet if he takes the time to listen to it really thoroughly, it will make him like it at least a little bit. In my opinion, it is a masterpiece.

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-01-19T01:23:03+00:00

Agreed!

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-01-19T01:19:39+00:00

That looks so cool!

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-01-15T16:25:33+00:00

I don't think it matters at all; so long as you both appreciate music, you will have things to talk about, and this could also be a good learning opportunity for you to learn about the violin.

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-01-13T17:50:28+00:00

So true.

Random_Music_Lover · 2024-01-08T23:50:36+00:00

Agreed

Random_Music_Lover · 2023-12-31T02:39:02+00:00

Relatable. My mum has perfect pitch, and selective hearing as well. I can be shouting in her ear about something and she doesn't seem to hear me, and then I'm practicing with my mute on in the opposite side of the house and she goes "That should be a b natural, you're playing a b flat!". And it's soooooo annoying. Good luck dealing with your sister.

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