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Anonymous
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| posted: 9/8/2003 at 11:05:33 AM ET
I always used to try to strenghten my pinky and do many trill patterns on my violin. This program is helping, even me I am 67 years old, and my hands are not what they used to be. This helps me stay limber.
Morris_geiger in Frankfort, Germany
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Anonymous
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| posted: 9/9/2003 at 11:41:18 PM ET
This is really cool. I am 10 years old and showed my mom the website. She let me get it. It helps with finger exercises, and I don't even need my instrument. My friends like it too and are going to get it also. Ben
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 Taciturn
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8/3/2003 | posted: 9/10/2003 at 7:18:18 PM ET
I still say it is best to use a real violin. It's better, because it is the real thing. This "finesse violin" thing just seems pointless to me.
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Anonymous
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| posted: 9/12/2003 at 9:58:53 PM ET
I used it when was traveling on the way to a youth orchestra audition and couldn't play the violin in the car. I felt like I arrived already warmed up, and had less stress. Also it is cute, and my sister who often is reluctant to practice, is improving even away from the violin. She always complains about her neck hurting. So, with this she makes her hand strong, and her teacher even noticed. Mandy
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Taciturn
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8/3/2003 | posted: 9/13/2003 at 8:00:05 PM ET
Someone so reluctant to play in the first place probably shouldn't even be playing. It's something you must love to do, not be forced into. When I first started playing the cello, I was eager to practice all the time... my parents were sick of it and wanted me to cut it out. My mom didn't even want me to play the cello in the first place... and about being to play that thing away from your instrument... it's just same same bringing a real violin with you somewhere rather than a fake one. Bring the real one instead. The exception might be playing in a car, but what's the point of getting one just to leave in your car? Anywho, nothing is better than the real thing. Just my opinion.
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 craneclassical
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9/5/2003 | posted: 9/19/2003 at 5:19:17 PM ET
Further clarification...thank you for your questions and feedback...hope this helps
What it is:
Technically it is a violin shaped stress reliever. It retains it's shape, is soft, ergonomic, and uses passive resistance to smoothly and easily enhance exercises.
What it does:
Allows students to practice at times that they otherwise couldn't. It brings awareness of fine motor skills needed to improve string playing. It strengthens muscles, and shapes the hand for successful finger action and development.
How is it used:
As a teaching and practice aid.
A program of exercises and drills are included with the actual "violin." It is also being used for string classes fundraising efforts.
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Anonymous
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| posted: 9/21/2003 at 2:55:31 PM ET
I saw the Finger Finesse Violin online and asked my son's music teacher about it. She thought it was a great idea and we ordered one. My son likes using it and does not always get the "pain in the neck/chin" area, especially since he is a beginning string student. My older children like it that they don't have to listen to him constantly practice his finger positions and using the bow alot, especially since they all need to study and need some quiet. Thanks for the great idea.
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Anonymous
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| posted: 9/24/2003 at 11:09:48 PM ET
My son Mark, is now the top of his 4th grade string class thanks to the exercises I have encouraged him to do on the way to school. He now challenges his best friend(and arch rival)Brian to see how many 1-3,2-4 patterns they can do in one minute. It has made his violin playing easier!
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