Another New Violin Lol Options

[nova]

It's an interesting dilemma; good equipment certainly helps you play better but it is hard to know what 'good' means until you can play better...

This is a particularly common occurance where many a new player will fork out for a violin that they can't play to its full potential, or indeed know whether it will do what they want in their hands - because they don't yet have the skills.

Your bow purchase is the perfect example.

The guidance of a teacher is helpful, providing they give an objective view.

I should qualify that really; it's a very nice bow which admittedly sounds better in the hands of an expert, but I meant that I might have looked for different qualities for the same money at the time had I known a bit more - I wouldn't say it was a disaster! Some time in the next few years I'll upgrade though, and take some time over it.
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[Terra]

It's an interesting dilemma; good equipment certainly helps you play better but it is hard to know what 'good' means until you can play better...

This is a particularly common occurance where many a new player will fork out for a violin that they can't play to its full potential, or indeed know whether it will do what they want in their hands - because they don't yet have the skills.

Your bow purchase is the perfect example.

The guidance of a teacher is helpful, providing they give an objective view.

I should qualify that really; it's a very nice bow which admittedly sounds better in the hands of an expert, but I meant that I might have looked for different qualities for the same money at the time had I known a bit more - I wouldn't say it was a disaster! Some time in the next few years I'll upgrade though, and take some time over it.
N

My bow is only worth £21 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I wouldn't dream of buying an expensive one when starting out because I don't know if they would try and rip me off >.> I'd have to take my violin teacher with me if I was going to spend that much! But then I'm at the stage where it's cheaper to buy a new bow then rehair the one I have (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)