Violin for higher grades

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user1469360472 · 29/07/2016 06:11

Hi
What violins do you use for grade 5 and higher, how much did they cost and where did you get them?

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user1469360472 · 30/07/2016 07:39

Thanks a lot. That's helpful.
I just noticed my strange user name!

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onlymusic · 30/07/2016 00:52

Sorry, in case it is not clear from my answer - she did 4 grades, so will be preparing for gr5. She took grade 4 with Gliga.

onlymusic · 30/07/2016 00:48

We had Gem 2 (1/2 size) for about an year. It was about £300. Only played grade 4 with it and Stentor and Primavera before. Exam wise, didn't really made a difference, all grades were with high marks, but it would be difficult to compare different makes anyway as sizes are different and 1/2 size sounds better than 1/4 by definition.

We also have 1/2 Stentor to play (not musically but as a toy to spare :)) - it does not sound as good, even my non-musical ear can hear the difference. Saying that Gligas are sold set up and this particular Stentor was not set up.

I must admit I was a bit hesitant to spend £300 on violin for a child who was just about to do grade 3 at a time but never regretted buying it. It also feels good when holding it - just a nice well made high quality violin :)

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user1469360472 · 29/07/2016 22:37

Thank you, only music. Do you or your child play and what grade, which of these violins+ price?
I'm realising that there's a whole world of violins out there. I've had a couple of people comment that they'd spent thousands on their violin and I'm wondering how much of a difference it really makes and whether I'm the only one whose child is learning grade 6 on a £130 violin. How did she manage the merits and distinctions she's had so far?

I'm keen to get more replies to find out what others did/do.

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onlymusic · 29/07/2016 20:55

elidaviolins.co.uk/pages/gliga

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