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LSOviolinist Member
Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Los Angeles, California/Boston, Massachusetts/New York, New York
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 3:45 pm Post subject: The problem with music stores |
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I've recently been traveling and have noticed that music stores do not provide anything of interest to professional musicians. Even for intermediate-advanced musicians, quality is not offered. It's a shame that music stores only cater to beginning musicians. I know I'm generalizing, (and ranting a bit), but I should be able to find a DECENT set of strings at a MUSIC store. AT LEAST they should educate their staff on basic musical knowledge, like the tuning of the instruments they sell! Maybe one day the word QUALITY will come back to our society. _________________ - LSOviolinist |
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Lemuel Site Admin
Joined: 12 Aug 2010 Posts: 515 Location: Mt. Elgin, Ontario
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Posted: Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Hello LSOviolinist,
I can appreciate your comments. Finding quality information is difficult, and if there is good information, its bits and pieces here and there, not thorough, and not well presented.
I've seen some pretty good information on the forum at violinist.com though.
I would be interested to know what other information you are looking for. Please post it here or let me know. I maybe able to help. |
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LSOviolinist Member
Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Los Angeles, California/Boston, Massachusetts/New York, New York
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Posted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Lemuel! I appreciate the offer of help, however I was only making an observation. I have been on the road, traveling from city to city, and frequently stop at music stores just for the heck of it, mind you, not luthiers or string shops. It can be hard to find what you're looking for. I thought it was a funny conundrum. _________________ - LSOviolinist |
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Lemuel Site Admin
Joined: 12 Aug 2010 Posts: 515 Location: Mt. Elgin, Ontario
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Stradsman Junior Member
Joined: 22 Apr 2011 Posts: 21
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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I've noticed that too. It's a business decision. The customers at music stores are possibly about 95% beginners. They have no time for serious musicians.
It's the same thing with book stores. Have you ever taken a look at the music section in a Borders of B&N bookstore? It's embarrassing!
40% of the books are on the Beatles, 30% on Michael Jackson, 25% on the Rolling Stones, and the remaining 5% on whatever is left.
I look like I just ate a lemon when I pass through there. _________________ "No one should be allowed to play the violin until he has mastered it."
Jim Fiebig |
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LSOviolinist Member
Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Los Angeles, California/Boston, Massachusetts/New York, New York
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Lemuel, that article on violin tuning is very good. What a great webpage to offer to students. Great job!
And to Stradsman, it's nice to know that I'm not alone in the music store conundrum! And how right you are about Border's books. It always seems to be that selection. _________________ - LSOviolinist |
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Jack Rushing Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Lemuel,
That is a Treasure Trove of good information. Not only for the beginner,
but serves as a refresher course for advanced players and luthiers.
Thanks for the link. |
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Lemuel Site Admin
Joined: 12 Aug 2010 Posts: 515 Location: Mt. Elgin, Ontario
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Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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LSOviolinist and Jack,
Thanks for your feedback. It was appreciated.
I was actually hoping or looking forward to feedback on errors detected or suggestions on things I may have missed in order to make it more useful to beginning violinists. |
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LSOviolinist Member
Joined: 21 Jun 2008 Posts: 42 Location: Los Angeles, California/Boston, Massachusetts/New York, New York
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Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2011 2:55 pm Post subject: |
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Lemuel, the only thing that I would add to your page on tuning would be the actual tuning of the instrument G-D-A-E. I know you state it on other pages but to re-state it would be a good idea. Other than that it seems like a very good informational page! _________________ - LSOviolinist |
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gavin_rossdale Junior Member
Joined: 24 Feb 2012 Posts: 14
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Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 5:40 am Post subject: Re: The problem with music stores |
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LSOviolinist wrote: | I've recently been traveling and have noticed that music stores do not provide anything of interest to professional musicians. Even for intermediate-advanced musicians, quality is not offered. It's a shame that music stores only cater to beginning musicians. I know I'm generalizing, (and ranting a bit), but I should be able to find a DECENT set of strings at a MUSIC store. AT LEAST they should educate their staff on basic musical knowledge, like the tuning of the instruments they sell! Maybe one day the word QUALITY will come back to our society. | i think this is a thing of the past when i was just taking up violin music lessons.. ive been into many music stores these days.. and they have really knowledgeable sale reps.. |
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