How does this work when used for fiddle (violin) training, rather than guitar?
1633992
I think this would be helpful for any instrument. I don't play violin, but having the ability to slow down and loop passages for rehearsal makes learning much faster for me.
1633993
I'm sorry; I haven't used this for any instrument other than my electric, steel, Hawaiian guitar.
1237955
The mandolin plays very well - it has pretty good action and stays in tune. If you can play guitar already, you have an advantage of knowing how to strum or pick. Since mandolins are tuned differently (GDAE, which is the same as standard tuning for a violin/fiddle) the chord shapes are different. I mostly play notes like a flatpicker and seldom do chords. shapes are different.
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I'd think that this particular guitar IS the beginners 'kit'. But if you like and need help tuning your guitar, then I'd suggest getting a device called 'the Snark.' It simply clamps onto the head-stock of the guitar and for probably less than $20.00, it's a great little piece of tech that really does help tune your guitar. I use one on my violin, mandolin, guitar, bass, dulcimer, and any other stringed music maker you might have or get in the future. Hope this helps some.
308104
I don't know anything about violins. But I can say I've used it to ream 10mm holes for guitar tuners with good success. The trick is to work from both sides, go really slow and check your progress often.
2005264
I believe that it will, though I do not play a violin. I used it for guitar, banjo and mandolin.
13526
I am a beginner also. I would suggest going to YouTube and check out a video by fiddlerman. He reviews the black version of this violin. He gave a favorable review. What he plays in the video sounds good. Alot better than my playing. You will probably want to get higher quality strings. Hope this helps.
13527
The sound is pretty typical of electronic violins. It is fine for practice. If used for performance, external amplification and tonal controls will be required and the quality of the sound will be dependent more on the quality of those devices than on this instrument. If he has a decent standard violin, he will be dissapointed in the dynamic range of this or any other electronic instrument.
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When I got my violin and the strings were new when I tightened each if you watch a u tube video it shows you how to tightened the strings I did all the strings each one just a little till it was close to being in tune then I used a little pressure and pushed the pegs in till they were snug and if this don't help then u might need to buy the peg drops. I hope this works for you the violin is a very nice instrument from this company it has a great sound.
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I gave my guitar and amp to a very dear friend down on his luck. I know it had switch for violin & guitar but don't truly remember anything else. I hope this helps. It worked great. My friend lives in the Bayou & lost several fingers. I am not comfortable asking him about it at this time.
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(1.) The pitch black is not an acoustic tuner - meaning, it does not have a mic. You must connect to the Pitch Black via 1/4" cable. (2.) On-Stage effectiveness has a lot to do with how sensitive the violin pickup (Magnetic, Piezo, Mic) is to interference from other instruments playing on stage while you are tuning your violin. I suggest you buy the Pitch Back from somebody with an extended return policy so you can give it a thorough test. Aside from the question of possible interference from other instruments on stage, I expect the Pitch Black will work very well for you.
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No not if You expected to work correctly out of the box. My daughters instructor tried to tune it and was afraid that she was going to crack the violin if she continued to tune it. Some of the other posts advise if you replace the strings that will fix the problem but I didn't attempt to that I just went out to get another replacement one that was a little bit better
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As the unit is designed to pick up pitch via vibration, I would assume it can be used on any stringed instrument. That being said, there are web sites available on this topic, here is one using a guitar tuner on a violin: http://www.ehow.com/how_6199235_tune-violin-guitar-tuner.html
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Not sure but probably. I use mine some for violin but mostly I use a guitar tuner.
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https://m.reddit.com/comments/286hv7Check the above link out - video of someone who plugged in a violin and how exactly they tuned it to the game- like someone else said you'd have to figure out yourself how notes correlate to the tablature which will be a complication and also just a downside to the game as you won't be able to read music afterwards
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The "Action" - height of strings - towards the scroll or headstock, is pretty low. I did not have an issue playing the notes in the first four positions with my fingers... With that said, I mainly play guitar, so I'm used to playing a higher action... It was pretty easy to press all the strings down, and to get a good sound. I don't have the equipment to measure an exact string height for each of the strings, but I was pleased with what I pulled out of the case, if I had to guess - the string height towards the scroll might be equivalent to placing 2 playing cards in between the string and the fret board or neck... Hope this helps. The "Action" - height of strings - towards the scroll or headstock, is pretty low. I did not have an issue playing the notes in the first four positions with my fingers... With that said, I mainly play guitar, so I'm used to playing a higher action... It was pretty easy to press all the strings down, and to get a good sound. I don't have the equipment to measure an exact string height for each of the strings, but I was pleased with what I pulled out of the case, if I had to guess - the string height towards the scroll might be equivalent to placing 2 playing cards in between the... » Read More The "Action" - height of strings - towards the scroll or headstock, is pretty low. I did not have an issue playing the notes in the first four positions with my fingers... With that said, I mainly play guitar, so I'm used to playing a higher action... It was pretty easy to press all the strings down, and to get a good sound. I don't have the equipment to measure an exact string height for each of the strings, but I was pleased with what I pulled out of the case, if I had to guess - the string height towards the scroll might be equivalent to placing 2 playing cards in between the string and the fret board or neck... Hope this helps. « Show Less
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The strings come attached. In fact, as soon as my violin came in, I took it to my local music store (who strung my acoustic violin) to have him check it out to see if the violin and strings are of good quality. He thought is was decent quality. I couldn't be happier with it, especially for the price. When you first get it, you will have to re-tune the strings every 10 minutes or so while you are playing, but after about a week of re-tuning (and it does need tuning less frequently with time) you are good to go. It doesn't hold a tune as well as my acoustic...I tune it before I begin playing usually, but it does hold well and the sound is fantastic. You can play it through an amp or into headphones and I think the sound quality is awesome. Hope this helps. :)
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Your violin teacher should be able to answer that, but it also depends on the size of the child. My 9 year old has used both during the past year. I would be more concerned with the quality of the violin because that makes a great deal of difference to a beginner.