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It’s a question we’re often asked – My daughter is 12, what size violin does she need? My son is 6ft, what size cello does he need? Height or age is unfortunately not always the best indicator of what size instrument – you might be 5ft but have long arms! You might be 12 but…
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What makes buying from Caswells Strings better value than buying cheaper online. When they arrive they both look the same? There are six key areas to look out for when buying a violin (or a viola or a cello for that matter – the same applies). A £65 violin sounds appealing but if you look…
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We often get asked how the different strings in the Larsen range differ from each other in terms of sound. The best way to explain this is by way of a graphic showing how broad or focused the string is on the x-axis, and then plotted against the sound brilliance on the y-axis. Together this…
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Caswells Cello Event 2025 Banbury | London The Caswells Cello event returns this month for the 4th year… with one big difference – In previous years we’ve run it over 3 days in North Oxfordshire but this year we’re splitting the event in two: Two days in Banbury (Unit 15 Beaumont Close, Banbury OX16 1TG)…
DetailsHal Leonard’s Essential Elements for Strings has had a refresh! It has been meticulously re-designed to improve the student learning experience and lighten the teacher’s load. While the new updates are exciting, you will find that it is the same great method, but with new music and more online resources. Don’t toss those old editions!…
DetailsIs it worth buying a cheap violin? And what makes a good student Violin? When buying a student violin there is a plethora of options on the internet – is it really true that a violin can be sold for under £52.99 or less? Or even under £100? Before making a decision, take time to…
DetailsWelcome to our England Women’s Euros 2025 promotion along with Caswells Strings and Stohr. We’ll be running weekly offers, promotions, discounts, and giveaways throughout the tournament and urge you to follow us on social media and look out for the updates. Answer just 3 simple questions for a chance to win 1 of 10 full…
DetailsMUSING bows have lauched their L-series bows. What are they and how do they differ from the C-series? Lets take a look at what Musing say: “Light and powerful, agile and rugged, nimble and steady, flexible and tough – the new L-series bows unite qualities that you can normally not find in one bow.…
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Shoulder rests have been around for a long time (apart from Paganini!) – but often out there, there are conflicting opinions from professional players and teachers. Which, of course, proves that the final decision really rests with the player! So, where does the truth lie? There may be a small minority who suggest that…
DetailsBuy Right First Time If you are new to the violin, you might be tempted to buy one of the low-priced violins advertised all over the Internet – after all, its just to get started. Don’t do it! Having a cheap violin will make an already-tough skill even more difficult to learn and will…
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