What is the Difference Between a Yamaha Silent Violin (YSV-104) and an Electric Violin (YEV-104)? Yamaha Silent and Electric Violins have been designed for silent practise, live performance and recording applications. The YSV and YEV have set the standard for electric string instruments! Naturally, the number one question we get is: “What is the difference…
DetailsThomastik-Infeld are delighted to announce their latest orchestral string revolution with the launch of the new DOMINANT PRO Violin strings The Vienna-based string brand changed the landscape of string manufacturing forever in 1970 when it became the first company to successfully develop and manufacture strings with a synthetic core of nylon threads. They named them DOMINANT strings… and…
DetailsWe are pleased to share this excellent article written by Sophie Ogunyemi from Take it Away – now is the best chance most of us have had and probably will ever have to finally pick up and instrument and get going! Keep reading and learn why you should be making music now: It is a form of therapy…
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The string family of instruments has a rich and respected legacy in the world of music. Although not the oldest pedigree of string instrument, the violin family now forms the backbone of the modern symphony orchestra and choosing an instrument from this family is a popular choice for beginners and intermediate level players alike. The…
DetailsAndrea rosin is changing its name to Cecilia… Cremona in America has some exciting news for 2020! Peter Bahng started making his rosins in New York in 2009. Over 200,000 rosins have been made since then and to this day, each and every rosin is still hand crafted by Peter. The making process has been…
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10 Winter Care Tips For Stringed Instruments Winter conditions can wreak havoc on stringed instruments. Wood is hygroscopic, meaning that it attracts and absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. As it takes on moisture, wood swells. As it dries, it shrinks. With this in mind, low humidity, cold temperatures and weather can create special problems for…
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10 Musical Gifts For Your Christmas Wishlist Why did the choir have to cancel their Christmas concert? They all caught tinselitis! Tis’ the season to be jolly and as the festive season gets closer, the words ‘Christmas list’ start to be on everyone’s lips. Buying gifts for musicians and music lovers can be hard. Where…
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9 Must-Have Violin Books for Beginners Learning an instrument can be an exciting time in a child’s life. It’s a new skill they can devote time to developing and learning. A musical instrument actually comes with a lot of individual benefits such as stress reduction, improved productivity and feelings of responsibility. Learning an instrument is…
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How To Choose A Violin Shoulder Rest Learning to play the violin is a lengthy process and many of the techniques will initially feel strange to your child or student. Between the pressure against their jaw and the way the violin sits on their shoulder, the different points of contact may feel uncomfortable, especially because…
DetailsMy daughter is only 11 years old and a talented grade 7 – how do I go about upgrading her violin? Here is some qualified advice on how a professional steps up his pupils. I would offer this strategy, knowing, of course, nothing of your daughter’s actual technique or ability. Firstly, for an 11 year…
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