Viola

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As a string player, there are some things that are indispensable to keep your instrument up and running. These things are not only crucial, but they would greatly affect your performance especially if you are going on stage. One of these things is the peg dope. Having the best...

When it comes to music schools, based on one’s fervor, those who want to study the subject or merely love music are inhibited and privileged simultaneously. They would need to identify the best music schools in the world, with a good reputation, to help them reach their vision or...

Rehairing a bow is not something that you think you need to do. However, as you continue studying your instrument, you may notice some hairs snap and soon you may feel like your bow needs a little attention. Not all bows need rehairing, and if they do, it really...

Orchestra instruments are divided into four main sections: string, brass, percussion, and woodwind. Each one is crucial to an orchestra's sound. And, our orchestra instruments list will give you a closer look to instruments played in symphony orchestras. String Instruments

With rental season starting soon, you may be wondering whether you should be buying or renting an instrument. The answer is not simple and usually requires weighing not only the upfront monetary cost, but whether the student will continue playing for years to come or stop three months into starting. Buying a...

In order to have a great sounding viola you need more than just the viola itself, you also need a high-quality bow.  Just like buying a viola, there are numerous options out there for bows with different styles and specs.  It all comes down to what fits your needs...

A viola bow in one of the crucial devices that any violists have aside from the viola itself. Whether you are just rehearsing or on stage performing, you should ensure that you would fail because of your instrument. Hence, having the most appropriate viola bow could affect your performance....

Do you teach the beginning orchestra at a school? Do you teach privately and get a lot of young beginners? Do you have a child who has just begun learning the viola? One of the very best ways to get someone excited about learning a musical instrument is to...

For more than two centuries, Antonio Stradivari remains the greatest violin maker of all time. Many Stradivarius violins sell for millions of dollars these days. By combining excellent materials and superb craft, the luthier's violin design produced stringed instruments that have never been surpassed aesthetically and tonally. Stradivari is...