Jim Smith (name changed) was a bright 14 year–old with a passion for music and a boarder at a prominent Public school. A slightly built boy, his original love was Cello but as he progressed, the school music teacher persuaded him to move to Double Bass – which he really took to. During the term,…
Did you know that in the National Archives of the French Republic, there is a remarkable document detailing a list of musical instruments that were seized by the revolutionaries in Paris in1792? This was the year of the ‘Terror’ which gripped the nation and when the King and Marie Antoinette, with many of the ruling…
We often get asked about the origin of violins and cellos and, of course, the name Antonius Stradivari inevitably come up – seemingly the only well-known Italian violin master, of which there were many! Bowed instruments had been made and played for centuries, but there is little doubt that the violin we recognize today originated…
Why is my violin bridge not glued on? Well quite simply because it is a free spirit that needs to move and vibrate as the violin is played, transferring the sound to the soundpost and bass bar. A bridge is the most important fitting on the exterior of the violin and the sound of your…
If you thought you knew all there was to know about the violin, take a look at the fun facts below – 26 Fascinating Violin Facts That Will Surprise you! Takelessons.com, who spent time researching these very interesting facts and published them on their blog, have kindly given us permission to re-post the information for your…
Violin or Cello: Which Instrument Is Right For Me? This is one of those subjects that will have as many opinions as there are readers so let’s start off by saying – please do join in on the discussion – add your comments below – every different viewpoint has value and may help someone somewhere!…
Why Do E-Strings Have a Choice of Loop End or Ball End? One of the first question we ask customers ordering E strings is ‘Do you want a loop or a ball end?’ – which question can be very confusing for new players and parents. Experienced players all have their preferences and there is…
I’ve just been following an international forum discussing the 18th century Cremonese makers and whether they had a ‘secret’ process which makes them so valuable, apart from their antiquity! There have been nearly 800 replies delving into the Stradivarius concept, but with little unanimity of opinion. It does appear, though, that the old masters’ violins…
ANDREA rosin has been around for over 20 years now. While countless musicians have used and shown their appreciations of its quality, the manufacturers never stopped experimenting and looking for something more unique and fascinating to offer serious musicians. In 2018, to celebrate its 10th year anniversary, they introduced the new ANDREA SANCTUS ROSIN. Sanctus…
Buying a new case can be a daunting task. Many student or intermediate violins, violas, cellos, and basses can be purchased as part of an outfit that includes a case that is usually consistent with the quality of the instrument; these cases generally offer very adequate protection and durability at an economical price. If, however,…
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