Everything You Need To Know Before Learning Violin Learning the violin is a lengthy but rewarding process that develops with the correct instruction, from wobbly, off-pitch notes to melodious forms. But learning any instrument can be difficult, especially if you’re new to music or go into the process totally blind—that’s why we’ve put together a…
Tuning your instrument is key to progress When learning to play any string instrument, knowing how to tune it is a critical initial step and should be focused on in the early stages. Initially, your teacher will ensure instruments are correctly tuned, but beginner musicians should learn how to tune their instrument independently sooner…
From the beginning in about 1660 when the cello was first crafted by Andrea Amati, the Cello has been an indispensable member of the Violin family – filling the tenor voice of the music spectrum. Centuries of craftsmanship, improvements and developments through the years, has resulted in the instrument we know today. In the modern-day,…
Have you been looking for a bow that sounds like fine old Pernambuco bows, handles with great ease, bounces extremely easy, offers perfect durability and reliability, looks great but doesn’t cost a fortune? Well, here they are – Müsing bows. Why Carbon fibre? More than 200 years ago bow makers found that Pernambuco was the…
How to Choose Violin Strings When it comes to violin strings there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Every violin is different and will, therefore, react differently to different brands of strings. Whilst one type may sound exceptional on one violin, it may sound dull or too bright on another. When you consider the sheer number of…
Everything you need to know about violin bows The right violin bow is the key to unlocking a stringed instrument’s true potential, so it’s important to have the right one for you. With such a vast array of choices and specifications from size, balance, stiffness and even weight, choosing the right bow can be…
What is the Best Rosin in 2019? If you’re a string musician, you will have no doubt used bow rosin before. If you’re new to your instrument, chances are you’ve never had to put much thought into rosin. Whatever your experience may be, rosin can be somewhat of a mystery – seen everywhere but…
Exempt bows of stringed instruments from the Ivory Act registration requirement. Musicians, music shops & auction houses are going to be severely affected by a new requirement to register bows of stringed instruments under the Ivory Act. The practicalities of doing so, along with the cost will make it very difficult – and in some…
Buying A Violin: What to Know and What to Check So you’ve made the decision to buy a violin. You know that it is an important investment and if you’re to put down a sum of money on this purchase, you want it to be the best possible choice for you. At Caswell’s Strings, we are…
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