Tips for Beginners Starting the Violin

In this article, we will provide concise information and offer violin recommendations suitable for beginners who are starting to learn the violin and are considering purchasing a new one.

Parts of a Violin

In the body of the violin, the part where the table is, on the table, the part where the strings pass over is called the bridge. The part below the bridge is called the tailpiece, and the part above it is called the fingerboard. The part placed under the chin is called the chinrest. The area on the body where the strings are placed is called the neck, and at the end of the neck part is the scroll. The four parts where we adjust the tuning of the strings are called pegs.

Violin Sizes

Violin sizes are produced in quarter, half, and three-quarter sizes, each with its respective definitions. It is important for the violin size to be suitable for your physiological structure. Violin sizes are generally defined by age, but factors such as the length of the arm and fingers of the person playing the violin should be considered. An important measurement can be whether the violin can be comfortably held with the palm of the left hand when held in playing position.

After determining the size of the violin, attention should be paid to the comfort of playing the violin. For comfortable playing, the height of the strings and the nut (bridge) of the violin are important. Excessive string height can make playing difficult and strain the fingers. Some companies place a slightly higher nut on their violins to allow the player to adjust it to their desired height. You can have these adjustments made at violin shops, ensuring comfortable use. Additionally, the violin bow should not be too heavy and thick, as a heavy bow can negatively affect playing comfort.

When choosing a violin, the choice of wood types is of great importance. The goal is to ensure that there is no expansion or contraction due to seasonal and weather conditions, and to use durable materials for your instrument so that it has a long lifespan and maintains its sound quality without deterioration. 

Another important factor in violin selection is the fittings. The fittings are systems that allow for fine tuning during tuning. Fittings should not be too stiff and should not slip easily.

Rösler RS3A Violin

Rösler RS3A is one of the highly successful and most preferred violins. Produced from spruce and ebony wood with Rösler technology, this professional violin is one of the best options for beginners.

The violin is a beautiful and unique instrument known for its special tone and sound. Violin models vary based on the tone and timbre they produce, and they are also shaped according to different age groups. The Rösler RS3A features elegant details with maple wood on its sides and back. Additionally, the choice of boxwood for pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece, as well as ebony for the fingerboard, gives it a distinctive and special structure and character.

Technical Specifications:

• It is supplied with 4 fine tuners.
• Handmade.
• Comes with a rectangular carrying case with a humidity gauge, a bow, and rosin as a gift.
• Top plate: Spruce.
• Sides and back plate: Maple wood.
• Pegs, chinrest, and tailpiece: Boxwood.
• Fingerboard: Ebony.

Mavis MV1410 Violin

It is one of the most preferred violin models that is suitable for beginners and meets educational standards. With its price-performance ratio, you can expect to be satisfied with this choice.

Technical Specifications:

• Triangular Carrying Case, Bow, and Rosin Included.
• Solid pressed spruce wood scroll.
• Solid pressed maple body.
• Ebony fingerboard and pegs.
• 4 boxwood-painted maple pegs.

Stentor 1018/A Student I Violin

The Stentor 1018/A Student I Violin has all the features you need for your first violin lessons. Its wood quality and features are superior in terms of price performance compared to other beginner-level violins.

Technical Specifications:

• Top Plate: Spruce (Laminated)
• Sides and Back: Maple (Laminated)
• Fingerboard: Painted Maple
• Tailpiece: Built-in with 4 fine tuners
• Pegs: Ebony
• Varnish: Glossy Finish

Stentor 1400/A Student I Violin

The Stentor 1400/A is one of the most preferred student violins. With its enduring performance and magnificent tone, it elevates the student's learning experience to the maximum level. It is carefully crafted from selected woods and features an ebony fingerboard, providing a comfortable and healthy playing experience.

Technical Specifications:

• Top Plate: Spruce
• Sides and Back: Maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Tailpiece: Built-in with 4 fine tuners
  
• Pegs: Rosewood
• Varnish: Brown Glossy Finish
• Package Contents: Carrying Case, Bow, and Rosin Included
  

Fenix FV44 Violin

When choosing a violin, the types of wood used are of great importance. The aim is to ensure that there is no expansion due to seasonal and weather conditions, and to use durable materials so that your instrument has a long lifespan and provides usage without any deterioration in sound quality. The Fenix Violin is a bowed instrument with a beautiful and unique tone.

Usage Tips After Buying a Violin:

To prevent potential issues that may affect your instrument's performance, such as neck warping due to temperature and humidity changes in the environment where your instrument is stored, or string rust, you can store your instrument inside its case or box after playing.

To ensure the long-term use and balanced tension of your bow, you can loosen its hair by turning the screw at the tip of the bow after playing and store it inside the case.