SkylarK MV009 Violin

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Scott Cao also learned violin making as a student of Liang before moving to the United States in 1985. Cao’s instruments have won multiple awards at VSA and other international competitions. In 1990, he founded a line of student instruments under his own name that are made in his workshops in China and California that have been very popular and well regarded. Many of Cao’s students have also won awards in international competitions. Shanghai

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Student Full Size Violin + Accessory Pack by Gear4music, Antique Fade Overview

The truth is that you do not have to spend a fortune getting the best of the best, but going for the cheapest brand is also not necessarily a good idea either. A badly-made violin will never sound quite right, and this makes it a lot harder to master the skill. There are various questions you might consider when looking for a violin, whether it’s your first instrument or an upgrade. Maybe there's a school in your area, that has a music program, where young folks can learn how to play an instrument. Here in the States, many such programs are way under funded and it's my experience that they all are very appreciative of having instruments donated. Many times the teacher can do the necessary repairs for a fraction of what it would cost at a store. Thus some lower income quite possibly talented young person, could have aninstrument to learn on. It could be a very valuable instrument if you consider that by donating it, you could provide one or more individuals with a lifetime ofenjoyment from learning to playthe violin. However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. If the violin is for you, and you are just learning, it makes a fine tool for proper introduction to the violin, without morgaging the house. Make certain, if you don't know how to do it, to see that the set up is done properly. The violins are usually shipped with the bridge removed. This is obviously a saftey precaution. The bridge ( and often the nut ) will have to be fitted properly and a good luthier can do this for you. This will render the violin playable and you will be surprised at the sound after you have played it for awhile. I set my instruments up for my taste and have so for over 17 years. I have learned much from professional luthiers and trial and error. It is how one learns.

Unlike many European countries, which have hundreds of years of violin-making history, China’s violin-making tradition is comparatively short. Interestingly, is in large part a legacy of Mao Zedong, who, although he banned Western classical music in China during the Cultural Revolution (1966–76), considered the violin to be a revolutionary instrument. It was included as a part of his theory that China needed both military and artistic strength to prosper. To further Mao’s theory, many new pieces of Chinese music were composed during this time and, although the traditional Peking Opera had been banned along with Western music, Mao’s wife Jiang Qing commissioned what are now often referred to as “model operas” or “revolutionary operas,” that used large, Western-style orchestras instead of smaller traditional Chinese ensembles. These new compositions and model operas were the exclusive form of musical and theatrical entertainment for the approximately 800 million people in China at that time. Can you take a chance on a cheap violin, or should you just spend the extra money on good violin brands? Many a beginner, or parent of a beginner, has asked themselves, “ What violin brands should I avoid?” and it is a fair question. Valued Added Tax on the hammer price is imposed by law on all items affixed with an asterisk. Value Added Tax is charged at the appropriate rate prevailing by law at the date of sale and is payable by buyers of relevant Lots. (Please refer to ‘Information for Buyers’ for a brief explanation of the VAT position)These excellent instruments are dispersed throughout Europe, but, being mostly in the hands of rich amateurs, are scarce and dear; and as they yearly become more so, a young beginner will seldom meet with an opportunity of purchasing one.” I'm unfamiliar with Skylarks... but I have played one of the older Chinese Larks, which were one of the worst sounding violin-shaped objects ever made. d) ‘Total amount due’ means the hammer price in respect of the lot sold together with any premium. Value Added Tax chargeable and any additional charges payable by a defaulting buyer under these Conditions; Electrical items - any and all electrical items (including, but not limited to, lamps, toys, furniture etc) are sold as decorative 'antique' or 'curio' objects ONLY and must only be used after a qualified electrician / professional has inspected the item for safety. East Bristol Auctions and its agents are not liable for any injury, damage or loss relating to use of any electrical item. Based upon guidance from Trading Standards, plugs, cables and power leads will be removed prior to sale. No guarantees, warranties or similar are implied nor given on the working ability of any electrical item.