What's the best type of violin for a beginner?

Question: What's the best type of violin for a beginner!?

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A cheap one!. I don't think there is a brand name that is just for beginners because companies usually make violins for well advanced violinists!.
Go to a local music store that sells a variety of instruments, not just strings, and rent one!. That is what the majority of beginners do, and so if you ever want to quit, you aren't losing money!.

If you want to buy one though, just make sure it is actually a violin and if you're still playing about 3 years from then, then you can buy a more expensive, brand name violin!.

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A rental!. If you've never played before, you don't know what a decent violin should sound like, play like, feel like!. You need a little bit of experience before committing to buying an instrument!. Plus, you can usually rent a much better violin then you can afford to buy!.

Don't buy a violin for less than $300!. That's about how much it takes to make a decent student violin with pegs that don't slip and a fitted bridge!. Sure, there are plenty on eBay for $50 or less, but a poorly made violin will sound crappy (if it plays at all) and simply frustrate you by the bad sound and how it won't stay in tune!.

Rent one for a few months first, take a few lessons, and then start looking for a student violin!. And NEVER buy a violin without playing it first!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I don't know, but I hear that the really good violins are the ones that are old and have a long history!. Their sound is supposed to be better!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

You should buy something that is set up beautifully and good quality!. See:

http://beststudentviolins!.com/violins!.ht!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com