This excellent ½ size student violin charms the listener with its soft sound. The strings add clarity and direct response to the gentle tone, enhancing it. The beautifully flamed maple and the light, yellowish glowing varnish make this instrument simple, but still special. Simple, as it is a student instrument, and special, as it has a lot to offer in terms of sound. Students practicing with this piece will enjoy discovering their own capabilities as well as those of the violin.