How beginners choose the violin: according to the volume.
Then let's take a look at some characteristics of beginners.
1. The technology is still immature, and the sound is ugly, even like killing a chicken, and the sound is even more inaccurate. Those who pull don't know the pain of those who listen. We all know this, so we don't need to repeat it.
I'm not familiar with the violin, let alone the timbre. Talking about timbre is like casting pearls before swine, so I only talk about volume, not timbre.
Loud, to put it mildly, is bright, but the more practical situation is profit. Please imagine what it would be like for a beginner to play the violin with such a loud volume and such a sharp voice. It must be horrible. Therefore, many adult students and beginners' parents will ask if there is any way to turn down the volume, such as installing a mute so as not to disturb the neighbors.
The volume is low and warm in a pleasant way, but it is actually boring. Boring, except playing badly, I haven't thought of any harm. So for beginners, of course, my suggestion is that I would rather choose a piano with low volume than a piano with high volume. Think again, it is certainly a good thing and happy for a person who is tone-deaf to sing quietly at home. But if you sing with a microphone and turn on the speaker loudly, just like Pang Hu in Dora A's dream, you will know how terrible it is. This reason is really too simple, but? Alas.
The idea here is not aimed at parents, but at music classrooms, music stores and especially manufacturers. It is suggested that these manufacturers stop producing loud pianos as advertised, so let's all have a rest. It is also suggested that music classrooms and music shops should not enter the piano advertised as loud, which is too common all over the street.
This seems to have killed all these manufacturers. Actually, it's not. It's not that serious. Instead, I suggest that these producers can make a piano with a lower volume and a little boring, so that students, parents, teachers and everyone can feel more comfortable.
In fact, there are many methods, some of which are very simple and some of which are of course more complicated. Simple, for example, the piano code should not be too thin, that is, it will be helpful to change a thicker bridge. Another is to cut the piano code lower. Generally speaking, the distance between the strings and the fingerboard is too high. Then it involves the design of the neck, which requires the distance from the fingerboard to the panel to be closer to the projection height, so this is more complicated, and the most difficult thing is of course the design of the body. These are not difficult for manufacturers at all. The key is whether to do it or not, but they don't want to do it because they think the piano with loud volume is better to sell.
Speaking of which, there is a very interesting situation. For the above reasons, it is suitable for beginners to use low-volume piano, but low-volume piano is not easy to sell. How's it going? It's weird. Here are some specious views worth discussing, so let's discuss them next.
In the early days of violin development, the form of music performance was generally small performances, such as court performances. It doesn't need many musical instruments. However, since the19th century, because of the large concert halls, the volume requirements for musical instruments are also higher, especially violin concertos and violin solos, which must be played by two or even four symphony orchestras. The demand for quantity is predictable. Almost all the world's top pianos from 16 to 18 have been modified, such as lengthening the bass beam and raising the lengthened fingerboard. , to increase the volume of the piano. From then on, an idea was formed that a good violin volume should never be low, otherwise it would be bad for playing, and it would not be a good violin if it was bad for playing, and it would not sell at a good price. My conscience makes sense.
However, please note that this requirement is aimed at the world's top violinists and soloists, not ordinary violinists and certainly not beginners.
From then on, the production of high-grade pianos needs a high volume, which forms a necessity, and then affects all grades of pianos.
I remember when I was a student, I had the opportunity to perform duets with my classmates. People use a good handmade piano, and I use an ordinary student piano. As a result, my volume was extremely suppressed. I borrowed someone else's piano and tried it. I found that their piano is not only good in tone, but also loud and easy to play. I'm so envious. No wonder everyone had an idea at that time. A good piano not only has a good tone, but also has a loud volume. This concept has been deeply rooted in my heart for many years.
What I said above, on the one hand, is explained from a historical perspective, on the other hand, my own personal experience proves the importance of loud volume now. This seems to be an irrefutable truth, and it is also the supreme basis for why manufacturers who flaunt loud volume are regarded. Because of this, it is terrible, and no one dares to refute such a theory. The proponents of these theoretical concepts are the world's top piano manufacturers (repairers), and their views are of course correct. However, producers blindly sell pianos from an expert's point of view, regardless of the user's purpose, which will form what I call specious.
I stress once again that we are talking about a piano for beginners, not a piano for violin majors in music department, let alone a piano for musicians. Is it appropriate to apply the opinions put forward by experts to top experts to novices? According to the previous analysis, it is definitely inappropriate, just because such an idea is too common, so it is specially proposed for discussion.
How to choose a violin for beginners: according to the price.
What is the right price for beginners to buy violins? There are many introductions about this kind of problems on the Internet. Because everyone needs different kinds, we should find the right violin according to our own needs. Of course, budget is one of the most important considerations.
First of all, you should know your own situation, and then look for a piano that suits your price. Just like you want to buy a car, you must first know what brand car you want, what color car you want, how big car you want (how many seats there are, or how much horsepower you have), what equipment you want in the car, budget and so on. This is just an example.
There are many aspects to consider when buying a violin. The following are some simple questions that should be paid attention to when buying violins. This is just a general principle, and the combination needs to be decided by consumers themselves:
(1) Budget (mechanical piano with several hundred prices or manual piano with several thousand prices).
2 Handmade piano (old piano? Sometimes it is also called guqin, new piano), machine piano (mass production, the price will be much cheaper), or second-hand piano (old piano, here is the difference: manual piano, machine piano).
(3) The origin of Qin (all countries in the world have it, but now China has the most, and the price is different. There are also some Italian mainland pianos (? I don't know, understand? It is to label the domestic piano as Italy and sell it at a high price.
④ The color of the piano (brown, red, golden yellow, antique, etc.). ). Choose disposable, otherwise it needs to be repainted and changed color, and the cost is high.
⑤ Piano equipment (there are many choices here, and good materials are usually not cheap; Some accessories with decorative beads or carvings have different prices. One-time selection, later replacement is more troublesome).
Six strings? The types are more diverse. These are just assemblies, like cosmetics or jewelry. (You can change course by yourself in the future. See this article about string types? & gt What kinds of strings do violins have?
⑦ piano box? There are many styles to choose from. The problem with the piano box can be ignored and can be replaced later. )
8 bow? This is another item that needs to be discussed in detail. The price of a good bow will not be lower than that of a good violin, but usually these are bought and sold in sets (depending on the personal situation at that time, they can be replaced later).
If you are a beginner and don't know whether to continue to learn piano, I suggest you buy a cheaper piano first (it is recommended to buy a hand-made piano with an average price). Maybe you (or some people) will think that this will damage the sense of sound of the ear or its discriminating quality. After all, when both (money and quality) can't be balanced, you can only measure what best meets your needs, right? You can't have it both ways! Take the weight of both.
Or wait until you feel that your piano skills have made great progress and you want to go up a storey still higher. At this time, you can consider buying a better piano. If you think the above considerations are unnecessary, then choose according to your own preferences. Maybe buying a good violin will encourage you to practice harder.
I still can't decide at what price to buy the violin. It is suggested that it is more appropriate to buy a few thousand yuan handmade piano (factory handmade piano), and it is not too late to change it later. Mechanical piano is not recommended for beginners.
But the quality of the violin is a matter of different opinions, and it is also very subjective. Good pianos are hard to get, which means you can slowly find a piano that suits you and the price is right.
What is a good piano? This is not clear in a few words. Or read the related articles on the blog to learn more about the violin. Buy a violin that suits you according to your own situation.
Method of choosing violin
1. Sound, including sound and timbre. It is required that the timbre is pure, clear and pleasing to the ear, the volume is loud, the silver is bright, the silver is deep but not stuffy, and the four-string sound is even and * * * sounds for a long time.
2. There is no uniform standard for color. Mostly red, reddish brown, golden yellow, yellow and so on. But they should be beautiful and not fade.
3. The surface is smooth, clean and free of impurities.
The head and body of the violin should be straight, straight, unbiased and symmetrical, which is one of the ways to buy the violin.
5. The panel requires unity of arts and sciences, and the left and right radians are consistent.
6. The backboard requires beautiful patterns, appropriate density and symmetrical texture; The whole board or two boards can be closed; The left and right radians are symmetrical.
7. Two? f？ It is required that the holes have the same size, the same length and the same sharp mouth in the middle; These two holes are symmetrical.
8. The black-and-white line requires the curve to be natural, not broken, and no joint can be seen; The black and white lines of the piano number should have bee needles.
9. The piano head should have the same pattern as the backboard.
10. It is required to stick the fingerboard and the piano head well and straight, which is also the way to buy a violin.
1 1. The hole of the chord axis should be consistent with the inclination of the chord axis.