I could still remember when my daughter first started to play the violin. I was so proud of her when she first practiced playing that there were tears in my eyes as I listened to her. After two years of constant practice she has made a tremendous amount of progress, that even someone like me who knows next to nothing when it comes to music can tell that she has a great future ahead of her.
I intend to support her at every step of the way on her journey to gain more skill and competence when it comes to playing the violin. I am going to buy the best violin that I can afford and all the other gear that she is going to need.
Next week she will be celebrating her birthday and I am trying to come up with a birthday gift idea that will be perfect for her as a budding violin player. Here are some of the ideas that I found in the market and I hope that this will help some of you out there who are also trying to come up with great gift ideas for their violin playing friends or relatives.
Violin Jewelry
I think that this is the perfect gift for my daughter. There are several pieces violin jewelry that are available over the Internet. The ones that I really liked are the violin pins and violin pendants. They can really distinguish their wearer as someone who has a deep affinity and love for their violin playing and musical journey. I bought a sterling and amber violin pendant for my daughter for around $40.
Classic Music Sheet
You can go to an old music shop and get sheets for classical music there. Make sure that you pick the parts for the violin solo on the sheets. If you can get sheets that are yellow with age then that is even better since it can add a certain charm to your gift. Roll them up and tie it with a simple ribbon.
The Violin Kit
A violin player knows that she needs some tools if she wants to be able to deal with any form of emergency that might happen while playing violin or practicing. Get a small and fancy box and fill it with all the tools that a violin player might need. You need to include a set of strings, a tuner, batteries, a music sheet that’s blank, and a pencil and eraser.
Rosin
I may not know that much about music but I do know that violin players need rosin. They use it on their violin strings to increase the friction and make the sound better. Rosins are very affordable and you can easily get the high quality ones at no extra strain to your budget.
Cases
Violin players can always use a good violin case. Cases can be used not just for carrying the instrument and the bow, but for rosins and other articles that are needed by the player. Some expensive cases are equipped with a lot of compartments that can accommodate all of your needs. But you can find violin cases to match pretty much any budget.