Strings
Quick question on strings...I'm noticing that my tone gets fuzzy on stopped strings...especially on ones where I'm using the third finger (i.e. G on the D string). It seems to be getting worse and not better. Is it possible this is because I have cheapo strings on it (whatever they came with) and it might get better with better strings? Or is it
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Look down the length of your strings - do any of them look frayed or are you able to see how they are wound? That would be a good indication to get new strings and could be causing the fuzziness. Also, I recommend my students get new strings at least once a year, twice a year would be better so you're probably due anyways. I would suggest getting Tomastik Dominants (they're like 35 for a set I think and they'll probably improve your sound and last awhile - I've sworn by them for over 10 years!). You can find them at www.sharmusic.com or www.swstrings.com for cheaper sets. IF for some reason that still doesn't work, try checking to make sure you are placing your finger EXACTLY where it should go and make sure your bow placement is exactly between the end of the fingerboard and the bridge - my violin (especially on third finger) won't ring unless everything is just right. Anyways...that's a lot, sorry! I hope this helps you!
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On my first violin, Dominants worked best for classical music (blended well in an orchestra settings, etc), but didn't ring out enough for outdoor fiddle work - for that, D'Addario Helicores worked the best.
On my transition violin (rental until my grandfather's violin was restored to playable condition) Dominants worked perfect for everything.
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second question...MN...as in Minnesota?
I SO live in Roseville!!!!!
My violin's from Claire Givens.
Thanks for the suggestion for D'Addario Helicores, I'm seriously going to try them! I hope these suggestions worked for you and sorry for the randomness of this reply.
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Ooooh! Maybe you can help me - do you know Dawn Englemeyer - I was trying to recommend her to someone (another adult) who wants to learn violin, but I couldn't remember the name of the school she runs.
No worries about the randomness...and if you come out to fest (on a Saturday) please stop by the maypole and say hi :)
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Otherwise if you think it's worth the time and effort (and money) see about having the violin looked over/overhauled, etc...personally unless you're inlove with it's tone, I probably wouldn't extend the effort on this particular instrument since it sounds like you'll far outgrow it all too soon no matter *what* you do to it.
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