Is it reliable to buy a violin from an online shop, such as musicmart.com (as don’t have much money). What traits should I look for in buying a violin? How do I determine which size I should get? What is a decent price for one, and what types of books should i get to get started, other than taking lessons at a local music shop?
Any tips for getting started would be great
thanks!
The best thing to do is to find teacher, first, then ask them to point you in the right direction and help you find a good instrument that you can afford.
Good teachers have the students in mind when making recommendations, and they will not be trying to push an unaffordable instrument onto anyone, especially beginners.
As you progress, you may need a better instrument than the one that you started out with, but that is a few years down the road, and your violin will retain some resale value at that point.
Also, you could go to a music store and talk to their people. Used instruments are usually available, or if they become available, the store will phone you. They should have experienced sales people who can tell you what to look for when you are buying an instrument.
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