piano (or keyboard family) is the easiest instrument to start with, and it goes perfectly with music theory for intuitive learning, it's like you learn with your eyes. but you can't do that with other instruments.

Do you use a shoulder rest playing your violin? I saw some websites that doesn't encourage us to use it, we shouldn't be using our shoulders at all.

I tried playing without the shoulder rest. It felt a little pain at first but it turned out to be okay later. Does that mean that I should hold my violin using my left hand and chin only?

some world best violinist also use shoulder rest. it doesn't really matter. but using shoulder rest does take away from vibration and result in slightly softer sound, but that's like, 3% softer...

just don't clamp the violin too tight and you'll be fine.

well it is said that a violinist should be able to use his/her chin and shoulder to clamp the violin without using hands
with the chin rest of course

This post has been edited by icyfawkes: Nov 7 2008, 04:12 PM

I wish to be a violinist who can play without shoulder and chin rest.

try replacing ur shoulder rest with a thick piece of cloth by draping it over ur shoulder. Chuanyun Li does it.

put a sponge or cloth *under* your shirt, at your shoulder area. that way, it's invincible and give more comfort to your shoulder. this idea is from Isaac Stern. but this only works well if you're on coat or tuxido, or if you have more fats on your body lol. it'll be very obvious if you're a skinny person.

anyway, being able to play without shoulder rest is a good thing, you can pick up any violin anytime at any place without asking shoulder rest or else it'll be quite embarrasing.

but again, you should aim for whatever works for you, don't care about what others do.

just for entertainment, watch this amazing performance by Leonidas Kavakos, playing on a Stradivari

lolz...i really dont care bout the rest....just concentrate that you can play well is tough enough....

Hi, I came across this forum whilst looking for a Malaysian strings forum and am pleasantly surprised!

Hehe.....a bit too lazy to go through the entire forum , but I was wondering if anybody could reccomend a good cello teacher and a place which sells student cello models. At present, I only know of Chambers and Bentley's. Thanks

bumpin this thread up for jeremy,hey empire,paramore...you wanna recommend this guy a cellist?both of ya leaarn cello right?
anyways...got hold of some paramore songs~not bad!!!

icy...not sure what you talking.

i think icy said to ask for you and paramore to recommend jeremy a cello tutor...

gonna start my first duet with my teacher next week!! XD

pls share with me where is the class and how much it cost ... TQ

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Added on November 13, 2008, 12:19 amWell i am a newbie 2 in this forum... i been thru couple of stores around klang valley (all the stores mentioned in Page 1 of this thread) .. n finally settle down for one 3/4 cello from PRC.
I got it from below listed store for my 11yrs son.

de music box
1-1, Jln Puteri 4/1, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong
60 3 8060 0515

The guy there GREAT and helpful... as most of the stores in KL don't carry stock for a 3/4 cello.

But if you want a better one NOT from PRC; sori can't help u as i'm trying to find one too myself. PM me if u found one.

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Added on November 13, 2008, 12:34 amWell i am a newbie too...

de music box
1-1, Jln Puteri 4/1, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong
60 3 8060 0515

Good luck.

This post has been edited by subangman: Nov 13 2008, 12:40 AM

quick question to yunnie, empire and paramore:

Whom are you guys currently learning cello under?

Would be great if you guys could list down the location, music school etc. as it will be a general help to those wishing to take up the cello.

noobcake...better you PM me. Not nice to advertise the cello teachers here in public.

btw im not taking cello.

i just picked up violin XD and lovin' it!!!!

....although it still doesnt sound smooth and nice...

[ PM me ... i will share wit u ....

This post has been edited by subangman: Nov 18 2008, 10:43 AM

not nice to advertise teachers???

icy..IMO...it's ethical to discuss about teachers privately and not in public.

oh...ic...i didnt know that...is there a reason for that?