The violin is a great choice of instrument for budding beginner musicians. If you want the violin to be your choice of instrument, we have a few tips for getting started.
Tips for Buying a Violin:
Size
When choosing a violin, it is important to get the size needed for the player’s age/height and arm length. Having the right size violin will ensure the player is not only comfortable but that they also develop the correct posture and technique whilst they play. Check out our Violin Size Guide to determine which size you need.
Price
Price is an important factor for most when choosing an instrument. Especially when getting a violin for a younger player who is likely to grow into larger violin. There are many options for violin available for every price range, so you will find something to suit your needs and budget. At Duet Shop, all of our violins are new and available on our rent-to-buy plans. To find out more, click here.
Tips for Once you Have a Violin:
Practise, Practise, Practise
Even a beginner can produce a good sound quite quickly, which makes the violin such a great choice of instrument. However, even with this in mind, it will require a lot of practice and patience to master the violin truly.
If you are struggling to stay focused on your violin, practise. Have read our 6 Ways to Avoid Procrastinating When You Should be Practising.
Make Use of Everything Available
There are a lot of helpful free guides, videos, blogs, forums, apps etc., available to help learn and practice the violin. Make sure to make use of them!
Join the Community
There is a whole community of violinists that you can be a part of. Once you start playing, join bands, orchestras, groups, and forums. Not only will you get some great playing tips, but you may even meet some fantastic friends!
Look After Your Instrument
Your instrument will sound better if it is properly cared for, be sure to look after it.
Recommended Violins
Take a look at the beginner violins we have available:
Stentor Student I Violin
The Stentor Student I Violin offers a complete violin outfit for beginners. The Student I is an entry-level violin that has consistently been praised by teachers, students, and parents for its reliability and good tone. This violin outfit comes supplied with a lightweight case, bow, rosin, and a detachable shoulder strap.
It is available in sizes 1/16 through 4/4 from as little as £3.02* per month (price for 1/16 size violin). Click here to find out more.
Stentor Student II Violin
The Stentor Student II Violin offers a complete violin outfit for beginners. The Student II is an outstanding hand-carved violin with superb tone and reliable playability. This violin outfit comes supplied with a lightweight case, bow, rosin, and a detachable shoulder strap.
It is available in sizes 1/16 through to 4/4 from as little as £3.94* per month (price for 1/16 size violin). Click here to find out more.
MMX BEC100 Violin
This MMX Violin offers a complete outfit for beginners. The MMX BEC100 is a handcrafted student violin with a thinner and more delicately designed bridge that makes for excellent projection and a focused singing tone.
It is available in sizes 3/4 and 4/4 from £7.26* per month. Click here to find out more.
Check out the Duet Shop to see our whole collection of violins, and don’t forget that if you can’t find what you are looking for, just drop us a message with the details, and we can look into getting it for you!
*Prices are correct at the time of publishing.
Please note: there is a minimum monthly payment of £7.50 – if your choice doesn’t reach this threshold, check to see if choosing a shorter rental period will – or you’ll need to add more items to your basket!