Violin

The violin is a small and delicate instrument that can produce powerful and sentimental sounds. Apart from a few metallic pieces, the violin is made almost entirely of wood. This makes the instrument even more susceptible to climate changes and rough handling. Don't despair if you live in one of those...

Learning the violin is an exciting yet very daunting task. It requires commitment and constant practice in order for you to become a skilled player. Face-to-face classes are great for most students because their teachers are able to instruct them directly. However, there are those who may find it...

American Grammy award winner violinist, Mr. Joshua David Bell once was quoted saying “When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you are telling a story.” In the Baroque period, the solo violin concerto was formed and highly praised by the leading composers. As the time passed...

Every portion of a violin is important. From the strings to the peg, each part contributes to the functionality and playability of the instrument. Yet one of these parts is our focus this time -- the violin bridge. Violin bridges play a role in supporting the violin strings. It...

Finger guides are great for beginning violin players who haven't yet memorized note names or positions of notes on the violin. They tell beginners where notes are on the string (simiar to guitar frets) and proper violin finger placement since it takes years of practice to accurately place your...

While traditional violins are classy and sleek, an electric violin should be a staple of a violinist's collection due to their cool design and sound. Electric violins are favored by many of today's violinists because they deliver a much more progressive sound which can be used in various contemporary...

Whether you are a beginning violinist or a professional player, you might want to consider the brand of violin that you are going to choose. You should note that the quality of your violin could highly affect the quality of your performance. Hence, you should ensure that you purchase...

Violins and violas are delicate instruments so you want to make sure that they are always stored properly, but sometimes storing them in their violin or viola case can be cumbersome, especially if you are only setting it down for a minute. You may typically set your instrument down...

Have you ever wished that you could build musical instruments from LEGOs? Youtuber WowBrickArt has now made it possible. With his homemade videos showing you how to assemble LEGOs to resemble everything JS Bach and his church organ to Joshua Bell and his violin, WowBrickArt has detailed out plans on...

There are a number of violin accessories that you can buy to improve your playing experience, sound quality, and enjoyment. Some are necessary to play the violin properly and comfortably, while others are more just for fun (see pickups and transducers below). We cover the various violin accessories below,...