Electric Violin Vs. Acoustic Violin

Many beginners who want to learn to play the violin often ask the same question: Which Violin Should I Learn First, The Acoustic Or Electric? Well, it all depends on what you prefer.

Some of the drawbacks of using an electric violin are that you will have to invest more money. You will have to buy amplifiers, which will set you back a couple of hundred dollars. But if you like how the electric violin sounds and feels than get one.

Most violin instructors will probably recommend beginners to start off with the acoustic violin. The acoustic violin is more friendly to our environment. You must learn the proper technique and form to get a great sound out of the acoustic violin, which will help in the long run.

There is no right or wrong choice here. Go to your local music shop and try both. See which one you like more and go with that one. You can always switch over.

How Is The Violin Played?

The violin is an amazing instrument. It can also be expensive as well, depending on which one you buy. Online auctions and merchants usually offer the best deals around.

The violin is played using both hands. There are two parts to a violin, the bow and the violin itself. The bow is held in the right hand while the violin is held in the left. The bow is made from wood and horse hair. Cheaper bows often use synthetic material instead of horsehair.

To play the violin you must draw the bow gently across the strings. For strong beats, pull the bow in a downward motion, and for weak beats pull bow in an upward motion.

There are 3 ways to change the note a string makes:

1. Loosening or tighting the tuning pegs
2. Each string offers a different sound, the thickest string makes the lowest sound.
3. Using fingers to press down on string

Tips For Cleaning Your Violin Bow

You must take great care of your Violin Bow. It is important to clean the bow stick on a regular basis to keep it working properly. If you don't clean your bow stick properly you could cause damage to your bow.

Here are some tips for you to follow when cleaning your bow:

• To prevent oil and dirt from building up, wipe the bow stick with a soft, lint free cloth after each use. It is very crucial for you to clean your bow stick after each use because it prevents dust build up on the stick and hair.
• You can use denatured alcohol as the cleaning solution.
• Be sure to separate the bow hair from the stick.
• Use a small brush to reach those dirty areas on the Violin Bow.

Some Things You Should Avoid When Cleaning Your Violin Bow:

• Don't wash your violin bow in soap and water!!!
• Don't allow alcohol on wooden parts of the Violin.
• Never allow any cleaning solution to come in contact with the hair

Those are just a few tips for you to follow when cleaning your violin. Always be gentle when cleaning your violin. Before you learn to play the violin it is always a good idea to know how to clean the violin.