On Wed, 16 May 2012 09:12:00 +0100, Invisible wrote:

>>> As I say, I haven't played violin for about 20 years. So having one in
>>> my hands again, I'm struggling to remember what you're actually
>>> supposed to do with it... I guess the long and short of it is that I
>>> need to find a professional violin teacher.
>>
>> That probably would help, yes - even if just for a refresher.  Maybe a
>> local school orchestra director would be willing to take a few hours
>> and sit down with you?
> 
> Yeah, maybe.
> 
> OTOH, last night I got my violin out, and found the D-string loose. When
> I tried to tighten it, it snapped in half. So /that/ should be cheap to
> fix... >_<

I'd have that problem now with mine as well - and I need to get the D 
string peg replaced, because it's worn down to the point of not 
sticking.  I know you can get "peg dope" to make it stick better, but in 
the end I think a good fitting replacement is a better long-term strategy.

Jim

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