Suzuki Violin - Discussion

[poohy]

We are going on a 2 week holiday and I am rather concerned about how we can continue our daily practises. Anyone who had young kids playing the violin and had experience bringing the violin for practise during their time overseas?


Is it advisable to practise with a rubber mute? As we will be in a cold, winter country, are there any specific things we need to do to protect the violin?

[phankao]

poohy:

We are going on a 2 week holiday and I am rather concerned about how we can continue our daily practises. Anyone who had young kids playing the violin and had experience bringing the violin for practise during their time overseas?


Is it advisable to practise with a rubber mute? As we will be in a cold, winter country, are there any specific things we need to do to protect the violin?

Why the concern? Are they having exams or a performance right after? Usually we don't bother and just let them have a holiday. Children get back into form very quickly.

[sunny]

Hi

I am looking for violin teacher who teaches north/north west area. Anyone has the contact?

[ruthbrons]

[quote]
Is it advisable to practise with a rubber mute? As we will be in a cold, winter country, are there any specific things we need to do to protect the violin?[/quote]It is good to have a break or variance in the practice routine once in a while.

However, if you do decide to take the violins along, the colder climate will also be much drier -- which means that you should take care to keep the humidity up in the case with either a Dampit, case humifier, or a baggy with a few holes filled with orange peels. When pegs dry out they shrink, making keeping the violin in tune a challenge; when the wood of the body dries out you risk cracking, varnish crazing or seams opening.

A practice mute is always a good courtesy in a hotel situation.

Have a great trip,



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[phankao]

ruthbrons:

[quote]
Is it advisable to practise with a rubber mute? As we will be in a cold, winter country, are there any specific things we need to do to protect the violin?

It is good to have a break or variance in the practice routine once in a while.

However, if you do decide to take the violins along, the colder climate will also be much drier -- which means that you should take care to keep the humidity up in the case with either a Dampit, case humifier, or a baggy with a few holes filled with orange peels. When pegs dry out they shrink, making keeping the violin in tune a challenge; when the wood of the body dries out you risk cracking, varnish crazing or seams opening.

A practice mute is always a good courtesy in a hotel situation.

Have a great trip,


[/quote]A very simple way is to keep the violin a plastic bag. That's what the Chinese do for their hu-qins.(erhu, jinghu...)

[poohy]

Thanks.


There is no major performance upcoming, just felt that an occassional practise during the trip which is quite long given its 2 week, would be good to keep in good form.

I cant find a mute his violin size just now in the shop… so may have to drop the idea.

[jeanllhjc]

deminc:

luckystar:

She was NAFA teacher many years back, now she is a private teacher. Her niece Helena Dawn (14) just left to Menuhin too. Janell Yeo (16) in US , Edward, winner of Young Violinist Competition are her students.

Hi, can you pm me her contact and address too please? Thank you!

Can I have it also. Really appreciate it!

[phankao]

poohy:

Thanks.


There is no major performance upcoming, just felt that an occassional practise during the trip which is quite long given its 2 week, would be good to keep in good form.

I cant find a mute his violin size just now in the shop... so may have to drop the idea.

Oh no worries. 2 weeks not so long to be given a break from their violins.

[mum05]

poohy:

We are going on a 2 week holiday and I am rather concerned about how we can continue our daily practises. Anyone who had young kids playing the violin and had experience bringing the violin for practise during their time overseas?


Is it advisable to practise with a rubber mute? As we will be in a cold, winter country, are there any specific things we need to do to protect the violin?

Poohy, don't worry, since u're all gg for a holiday, juz enjoy the holiday! I'm now pregnant and during my 1st trimester, I had strong symptoms that I've been literally resting n resting on bed. Becos of that, I stopped girl's lessons and even home practices as I couldn't coach her(she's 5yo). When we resumed her lessons after abt 2 1/2 months, she still remembers to play, no problem at all. Kids have elephant memory I supposed...

[smurf]

Anyone has any experience with Mr Khew of Crestar? :?