In search of violin

Genie Active member

Member since 04 September 2010

GenieActive member30 October 2010 11:38:31

I am in search of violin....haven't found it anywhere I live..Can anyone suggest me shop/s that sell musical instruments in Tripoli! If yes, do give some directions or atleast what to tell the cab driver so that he can drive me there..Just to make my life a little easy

I don't know if this has been covered before..I tried to go through the topics posted earlier..After page 10, I kinda of ran out of patience

Thanks in advance!

ExpatLibyan Contributor

Member since 05 October 2009

ExpatLibyanContributor30 October 2010 13:03:44

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There used to be a musical instruments shop in Emhemed Mgerief street:

I believe it is still there.
I'll see if I can get a confirmation on that

Twango Active member

Member since 09 January 2010

TwangoActive member30 October 2010 13:17:49

yes it is appears to ahve all sorts of strings from chinese strat copies to fiendishly difficult looking (to play) ouds Im sure there will be violins

Genie Active member

Member since 04 September 2010

GenieActive member30 October 2010 14:12:07

Ty Expatlibyan and Twango

@ Expatlibyan-> Yes, if you can get a confirmation, ill be happy If am not wrong, this street is parallel to First september street.

Gernademan Serial expat

Member since 30 October 2010

GernademanSerial expat30 October 2010 20:17:55

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Can't say about violins, but you definitely looking stylin on your dp. LOL!

Genie Active member

Member since 04 September 2010

GenieActive member01 November 2010 09:08:03

veechansa Contributor

Member since 12 March 2010

veechansaContributor03 November 2010 23:27:36

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Genie, I saw a guitar shop selling violins on Gergaresh Road near a costume shop with a green teletubby and bat man suit in front. I used to play violin myself when I was young.

KingOfKludge Active member

Member since 18 April 2010

KingOfKludgeActive member04 November 2010 04:07:13

Hi Genie,

As veechansa says, there is a shop selling violins on Gargaresh.聽 If you are approaching Regatta, you will find it opposite the turn off to the Skanska camp, on the right of the street - a narrow shop with a glass front.聽 If you get to the wadi, you've gone to far.

Not sure what the quality will be like however; the guitars they stock are very dubious...

Genie Active member

Member since 04 September 2010

GenieActive member04 November 2010 05:45:33

Thank you guys..will sure look into it when I head to Tripoli the next time!

GISgirl Contributor

Member since 04 November 2010

GISgirlContributor05 November 2010 02:24:05

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Just out of curiousity, is there a classical music scene in Libya.... don't laugh, I'm serious!

Genie Active member

Member since 04 September 2010

GenieActive member05 November 2010 08:56:20

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I don't know..But the reason why am inquiring about violin -> I plan to learn to play the same during my free time..Found a teacher to help me with the same!

GISgirl Contributor

Member since 04 November 2010

GISgirlContributor05 November 2010 23:27:20

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Good for you.聽 Check out smartmusic.com聽 I don't play anything but my niece has this and it is cool. It gives you all of the Suzuki books and you can practice by playing along with the computer. I wish you the best of luck in your musical endeavor!

veechansa Contributor

Member since 12 March 2010

veechansaContributor05 November 2010 23:52:22

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Genie, Libya provides you with a great opportunity of self-development, doesn't it

Genie Active member

Member since 04 September 2010

GenieActive member06 November 2010 07:54:32

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GISgirl-> Thanks and will check it out

Vee--> ha ha! not sure about self development..but the idleness, for sure, is driving me insane...While I go mad, let me drag my neighbors along...Me practicing late night can be really fun