Violin

Whether your kid came to you asking to play violin, you want your child to start playing the violin, or you want to buy a violin as a gift, we can all agree that finding a great violin for kids is challenging. You certainly don't want to spend a...

Shoulder rests are an optional component of the violin, sitting between your shoulder the bottom of the violin. They provide support, helping to hold up the violin so that your extended left arm does not have to hold up weight in addition to moving to sound notes. Despite being...

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...

With the rise of the Internet, accessing and finding free violin sheet music has become easier than ever. There are a lot of places online to find free sheet music for violin. While there are many ways to obtain violin music illegally, the resources we list here are only...

Most of those who are still starting to play the violin might find it difficult to produce a crisp yet clean sound with only the violin and the bow in hand. It is worth noting that several tools are needed to help violinists in creating a smooth sound. One...

The violin is a vital instrument in any classical orchestra or ensemble. Like most instruments, the violin started acoustic, and remained such for many, many years.  However, technological advancement has allowed manufacturers to produce many electronic versions. Like most things in life, a well, these newer electronic violins have...

Throughout time, music has influenced many cultures and the world itself as a form of self-expression and storytelling. But even more impressive are the musicians responsible for the creation and evolution of such music. And one such instrument with a rich history of influencers and prodigies responsible...

Making a violin is a time-consuming process that requires delicate craftsmanship and expert techniques. Even today, when many beginner violins are made in factories, the violin maker is truly revered. A typical violin is composed of a body (also known as the corpus), a neck, a bridge, a fingerboard, four...

Buying an electric violin is a different experience from buying a traditional acoustic violin. With an acoustic violin, you're looking for a violin that produces great sound. With an electric violin, you're more concerned about the style and stage presence than the sound since the sound is filtred through cable...

The thought of learning a new musical instrument can be so exciting, but actually going into the market and looking all of the instruments can make you stop and take a few deep breaths. It’s so overwhelming when you have so much variety available, especially if you are a...