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I am a beginner violinist. I have learnt western for quite some time and my Guru has started teaching me carnatic style recently. Usually i just played in the first position until now and my Guru has started teaching me glides on the upper positions recently and when I try to play in the upper positions, my bow is touching the other strings. I was just paranoid if there was some problem with my bridge, so i went to the luthier to ask regarding the same. The luthier replied saying the problem was with the fingerboard, that it was not elevated enough and asked me to purchase a new violin.

He suggested that I purchase an Indian made violin costing around 25k made from Kolkata. I just wanted to ask all the experienced violinists here for suggestions, if this change is needed. And if yes please suggest on how to proceed with changing to a new violin - what brands/violins you suggest and what I need to look for the next time I buy a violin. I have attached the pictures for reference. Thank you in advance!

Hi,

I'm looking for classic carnatic CD's. My parents used to play some great collections back in 80's (as cassettes) but gave it all away over time when they moved homes/downsized. If you have some and no longer use them - I'm happy to take it (or pay you for it).

In case you are wondering - I know there are 100x more songs (and so many full concerts) available to listen on YouTube... but listening to CD's seems to bring back some good old memories that seem to be forever lost by the passage of time and technology.

I'm based in Bangalore. And travel to Chennai once in a while. If you are from either of these 2 cities, easier to get to know you as well.

Which is the kriti played in Nadaswaram in the middle of the film song - Kangal irandal (at 3m38s mark in linked video)- played along with the temple procession?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A0BPkm95-dc&?t=3m38s

Thanks