Of course, the wood used at the construction of a violin for beginner differs from the wood used at the construction of a professional level instrument, because the two categories of players have a different sound performance perception, understanding, and need. It is a wise allocation of resources from both a practical and a financial perspective, because the quality of the wood dictates its cost, which will directly influence the price of the finished product. The best beginner violin will reflect a balance between quality and price without making any compromises. The Transylvanian forests of the Romanian Carpathian Mountains are one of the greatest sources of resonance spruce and maple in Europe and we have direct and easy access to this wood. This allows us to avoid any concession between price and quality, and to focus on the artistic side of violin making. But science does not end after selecting the wood that will deliver the best beginner violin. The artist will make use of science in building and finishing the violin with his artistic talent accompanying him along during the entire process. The degree to which the small details reach perfection is what makes the difference between two makers and in the end between two instruments.

Buying a violin has always been a difficult task, no doubt about that. We hope that our website will help you decide what and where to buy. Violin players at the beginning of their career and who are ready to buy their first violin usually choose a Genial 1 instrument. If you want to buy violin strings or any other accessories for your new violin, then we are happy to let you know that we have everything you need to learn how to play the violin.

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I would say that an intermediate level violin would not make any difference in hitting the correct pitch and notes. Since the distance between the strings is the same on all violins, you will position your fingers the same, regardless of the violin you play. What will differ is the sounds you produce. I am sure that an intermediate level violin sounds much better than a student violin. I am happy with my Genial 1, but I am sure that I will have to upgrade soon. My next one will probably be a Gems 1.

I am also interested in buying a violin. Aside from the sound quality between a beginner and intermediate violin, would an intermediate violin be harder to play in terms of hitting the correct pitch and notes?

Gliga’s Genial 1 line of instruments is a very good start for any beginning student in my opinion. Here is a link to Gliga’s beginning student violins.

The price is under $200, and it includes a case and a bow. I have one and am extremely happy with it. Make sure you upgrade the strings to Tomastik Dominant. The Romanian ones that are included by default are not that good.

Marco