Psalm 3
This violin was started in 2020 and finished in 2022. It was made during a time of my life that was just as turbulent as it was joyful. Completing this violin was a milestone in my learning path ascension, yet I still realized I had much further to go to improve certain areas of my work. It was varnished almost completely in a formula of amber and linseed oil varnish, and was inspired by the Giuseppe Guarneri ‘del Gesu’ “Cannone” violin. I intentionally tried to create a more “full” arching, to seek a more viola-like sound. I did succeed in that but the responsiveness of it was not what I wanted from a player’s perspective, so I will be further refining my desired arching going forward.
Psalm 3
Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.