Strings wear out little by little, gradually. So it is not always easy to decide exactly when to change strings. It is an often asked question. So it is important to make the most out of our...
Violin and bow maintenance MEGA guide !
Violin and bow maintenance MEGA guide !
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Because you don't know what you don't know and that the violin is maybe the instrument where posture is most important. So I wouldn't only advise having a teacher from the beginning, but have a...
Violins are made the way they are today for many centuries: basically from Andrea Amati (16th century). Even if technology and science have significantly evolved since then, violins today are mostly...
Where to Put Your Fingers on a Violin? And Where You Shouldn’t
The first thing to consider when you are holding a violin for the first time is that you shouldn't put your fingers everywhere. There are parts of the violin you shouldn't touch. And that, even...
Make sure your read further the article on the parts on the violin: a detailed blog post on the violin anatomy with pictures. The violin is a light instrument: it only weighs 470 grams (16.5 oz)....
Violin bows have gone through a lot of changes over the years. From their humble beginnings of something more akin to a hunting bow to the industry standard we all know and love, bows have gone...
