use a microphone (a good condensor mic...i recommend any of the condensor AKGs) to pick up the sound. And stand far away from the drums and bass. You can also use piezo pick ups. However a mixture of piezo and mic i find is the best. Electronic instruments tend to have a different sound...somehow...

better use mic if wanna use tradisional one ..

yerp .. the string of eletric violin is quite bigger then the original

thats true, but u have to see how big the stage is. usually in churches, musicians are really close together. its easier for communication as there will be alot of free worship parts (i guess u can call it improv?). u'll also need to solve the feedback problem using a condenser live. with drums, basses, guitars, etc i am sure therell be alot of stage monitors and amps on stage

in my church, we dont use monitors...hahaha....everybody just hantam oni.

Anyway, the experiences i had with condensor mics; the only time i had feedback problems were with percussions...otherwise, there's nothing you can't solve with a compressor.

And i guess you don't have to stand at the other corner of the room. But maybe if the drums and bass are on one side, try to stand on the other side. Musician placement is also very important. Most gigs i see, all the musicians cincai stand wherever they want, some even in front of the monitors blocking the rest. Then start complaining " cant hear this cant hear that... too loud etc etc".

So back to kimmie. I suggest u mic the violin up and place yourself as far away from the drums. Also, in-ear monitoring is helpful. Of course that's a luxury that many people dont have. Maybe try splitting the musicians up into 2 groups. Electrically amplified and mic amplified. That way, you have reduced feedback problems. Or if you are the only one who needs micing up, then maybe try piezo clip on pick ups. They won't give the best sound, but it's always a compromise in church bands....somehow....

*EDIT* Somehow i'm using the word "somehow" too often....somehow....

This post has been edited by Bassix: Jun 21 2006, 06:35 PM

ahahha thanks all for the feedback somehow i think it will help me

ahah. ... so what you gonan use to perform at the churh?

The Dominant strings i saw it's price is RM135...i think is consider cheaper already~~ coz i heard other ppl bought in RM140++..hehe~~ the shop is located in ss14, PJ.

This post has been edited by pizzicato: Jun 23 2006, 02:07 PM

Rm140++?my bought a string only cost 1.80 can still tahan abit longer (well ya.. my uncle use it about 2 years niow)

lasting is one thing....tone is another!

Man, i bought this cheap cost aroudn RM2.00 string just now and the sound is so different and not soft like before!!!

Okay... ellox.
I play the rare one - Cello.

yeahhh getting closer....just one more level to contrabass...

anybody playing contrabass??!!

U can buy from EUROSTRING (kl) , most of violin part can found there~.


recommend string (Nylon type)

mid range

Pirastro Tonica (RM180)


high performance

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi(RM220)



i'm the violinist , ATCL Performence student.

This post has been edited by yangxi: Jun 23 2006, 10:32 PM

Wow, Cello player!! The violin father hahah!


i will try search it when i aklrdy good enough. Now still sooo stupid .. playing the song My First Waltz also forgot the notes. .. You must be pro seh!

This post has been edited by abang brother: Jun 24 2006, 06:32 AM

thanks yangxi providing more info..wow..expert in violin.. i also don't know when myself only can get ATCL diploma..but then i'm pursuing ATCL piano..i'm still newbie in learning violin..grade1 only..haha~~

anyway,where is EUROSTRING (KL)? can provide address? thank you~~

Guys, I wanna ask . What is the differences between violin and Cello? Are the string more deeper sound?

sweat...
The size is like a HUGE comparisons, my dear. LOLx...
and they sound TOTALLY different.

The violin is like a baby kid, the viola is like a mother, the cello a.k.a violoncello is the father whilst the double bass a.k.a. contrabass is the grandfather... lolx.

That is funny lol!

Guys, can recommend a good string for newbie that cost below 50

I play the violin too! hehe

good string below 50? i don't think you can get a good string below that man...

the cheapest set of strings i bought was made in china and was about RM 25, from bentley.

well what can i say...the tone sucks...

what kind of violin do you guys use?

haha..That's true...no matter how sweet is the tone...if the string would get rust or brittle easily.....it's consider useless....unless u're a performer all the time who need better string....

btw...my friend is finding some higher-end quality string for his violin.....what brand should be the best?

Thanks.