I bought an Antonio Giuliani Violin Outfit from Kennedy and I couldn't be happier. The violin has an outstanding sound and a great look. All of the accessories are high quality. This is my second violin and I just love it.
I still do not understand why an upgrade is necessary when a student has progressed beyond intermediate level. What extra features or what differences would an advanced violin provide? I understand tone variations between instruments of different costs are a consideration for some, but if you have purchased a good quality violin, meant for intermediate learners, and the build quality is sound, and the set-up is in order, why is it expected that a student should move on from that instrument? What can an intermediate violin not do that would hinder advanced progress?
Tone quality, depth, temperature, projection and penetration in most cases. A more expensive violin could mean that the wood quality is better, better aged, better setup of bass bar, etc. I don’t know the full reason as to why advanced/professional tier violins can make such better sounds but I can list a few examples. 1. A intermediate violin usually have some overtones but not much, and can struggle on higher positions (above 5/6th). This causes less projection and a much more muddy sound = less penetration. It would sound like the violin is ‘forcing/squeezing’ out the sound. However on a higher tier violin such things will be less likely to happen. 2. As for tone quality, I have mentioned the overtones above. A more expensive violin/higher tier violin can produce more overtones. Depth and temperature as well. The player will much more freedom creating the sound that they want, rather than limited by the instrument.
Good to see you back making videos again. 😃 You’re videos have been so informative and positive. Thanks for such freely given tips and info. And yeah, the audio is a bit harsh. 😆
Well, it's nice to be back but I do have to solve the issue though. I'm making some vids this week with a different mic, so hopefully it'll work out better!
I still don’t understand what this means. I have a student violin that doesn’t sound like a student violin. My instructor Played it several times, and smiled each time. I bought it used, it’s three years old. The action is a little high, so it might have other weird things going on. He said it has a wolf tone, but I can’t hear it. He wants me to keep it forever, but take it to a violin shop for a setup. I think I would spend money for a better bow before I’d look for an “intermediate” fiddle.
Well, rating a violin is always subjective and of course, this video deals with generalities but it's also true that inexpensive violins tend to be very inconsistent. Sometimes (and I've seen this many times before) a cheap violin will sound really good and vice versa. It's not very common but sometimes a violin accidentally has the right ratio of internal carving for that particular piece of wood and the violin ends up much better than anticipated. If this is your situation, count yourself lucky and keep that violin! 😀
I bought an Antonio Giuliani Violin Outfit from Kennedy and I couldn't be happier. The violin has an outstanding sound and a great look. All of the accessories are high quality. This is my second violin and I just love it.
Great! Thanks for the loyalty and if you need anything in the future, just let us know! 😉
Great information, thank you! And yes, I would also appreciate knowing what to plan to pay for an intermediate violin.
Wow man this is such an interesting & awesome video I love it😃👍❤️🎻🎵
I still do not understand why an upgrade is necessary when a student has progressed beyond intermediate level. What extra features or what differences would an advanced violin provide? I understand tone variations between instruments of different costs are a consideration for some, but if you have purchased a good quality violin, meant for intermediate learners, and the build quality is sound, and the set-up is in order, why is it expected that a student should move on from that instrument? What can an intermediate violin not do that would hinder advanced progress?
bro realistically it prolly just higher build quality there's no reason to upgrade
Tone quality, depth, temperature, projection and penetration in most cases.
A more expensive violin could mean that the wood quality is better, better aged, better setup of bass bar, etc. I don’t know the full reason as to why advanced/professional tier violins can make such better sounds but I can list a few examples.
1. A intermediate violin usually have some overtones but not much, and can struggle on higher positions (above 5/6th). This causes less projection and a much more muddy sound = less penetration. It would sound like the violin is ‘forcing/squeezing’ out the sound. However on a higher tier violin such things will be less likely to happen.
2. As for tone quality, I have mentioned the overtones above. A more expensive violin/higher tier violin can produce more overtones. Depth and temperature as well. The player will much more freedom creating the sound that they want, rather than limited by the instrument.
Good to see you back making videos again. 😃 You’re videos have been so informative and positive. Thanks for such freely given tips and info. And yeah, the audio is a bit harsh. 😆
Well, it's nice to be back but I do have to solve the issue though. I'm making some vids this week with a different mic, so hopefully it'll work out better!
Joel, a lavelier mic will do wonders for the audio. 🎵
Hmmm.... I'll look into it. We're experimenting with different setups and you're right, the sound has much to be desired. Thanks!
what is the tuner clip on the violin?
Perhaps this video will help. th-cam.com/video/AczlXJyWeOE/w-d-xo.html
Do you sell in Australia?
No, sorry. We can't swim that far!
@KennedyViolins if only. You come highly recommended. I wish you had someone in Australia selling your violins
@@ShobaSadler Darn. That's a big place to not have KV violins!
Man do I want an intermediate violin.
Royce Burt, you’re welcome.
I still don’t understand what this means. I have a student violin that doesn’t sound like a student violin. My instructor
Played it several times, and smiled each time. I bought it used, it’s three years old. The action is a little high, so it might have other weird things going on. He said it has a wolf tone, but I can’t hear it. He wants me to keep it forever, but take it to a violin shop for a setup. I think I would spend money for a better bow before I’d look for an “intermediate” fiddle.
Well, rating a violin is always subjective and of course, this video deals with generalities but it's also true that inexpensive violins tend to be very inconsistent. Sometimes (and I've seen this many times before) a cheap violin will sound really good and vice versa. It's not very common but sometimes a violin accidentally has the right ratio of internal carving for that particular piece of wood and the violin ends up much better than anticipated. If this is your situation, count yourself lucky and keep that violin! 😀
promo sm 😻
Hehe.
For someone who cares about sound, don’t make your video in concrete hole.
For sure. Our sound is much better now. It's a process of slow improvement over time.