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29 Sep 04 - 07:21 PM (#1284433) Subject: Violin Question From: LilyFestre Why is it that when I play my violin for an extended period of time (maybe an hour and a half or so) my fingertips on my left hand are black? Almost looks like charcoal...weird. It's not dirt...what is it and why does it happen? Lily |
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29 Sep 04 - 07:26 PM (#1284442) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: Bernard Oxide from the strings which are metallic. It's a chemical reaction from the salty sweat of your fingers...! |
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29 Sep 04 - 07:58 PM (#1284467) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: Sorcha Or, very old strings. I get it all the time. Naught to worry about. |
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29 Sep 04 - 07:59 PM (#1284469) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: Bernard Hi, Sorch! How are ye doin'?! |
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29 Sep 04 - 08:16 PM (#1284482) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: Malcolm Douglas Or a cheap fingerboard, dyed black to look like ebony... |
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29 Sep 04 - 08:22 PM (#1284488) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: Susan A-R It's always interesting when you go to eat something after a good session isn't it? |
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30 Aug 06 - 07:13 PM (#1823072) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: GUEST,R. Kiel I have a nice violin, but I find the e-string too loud. The other strings are fine. Any suggestions? Ron. |
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30 Aug 06 - 08:01 PM (#1823111) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: wysiwyg Thomastik Dominants but with a Pirastro E. ~S~ |
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30 Aug 06 - 08:12 PM (#1823126) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: GUEST Susan- What have you tried any other e-strings? If you have what makes the above the best choice? |
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30 Aug 06 - 08:39 PM (#1823142) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: wysiwyg It's the set-up recommended more than any other in the numerous fiddle-strings threads we've had at Mudcat. My husbnamd uses it on his luthier's recommendations. If you review some of the past threads on strings I think you will see what I mean. ~S~ |
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31 Aug 06 - 01:24 PM (#1823698) Subject: RE: Violin Question From: RobinWelch It might also be the placement of the sound post. A luthier might readjust it. Also experiment with different e strings. Like the last poster, I use Thomastik Dominants with a pirastro gold-plated e. I have experimented with a lot of strings and there is naught better. Robin |