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…
Violin Pickups – When To Use Them? For expert and professional musicians, the violin pickup is considered a necessary violin accessory when playing away from the classical orchestra. Many freelances with electric bands, playing at conventions and outdoors where a big sound is required. This article obviously infers that an acoustic violin is being…
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…
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…
The original purpose of the Bow Hold Buddie for Violin or Viola was to prevent the thumb, index finger and ‘pinky’ from straying out of position. According to Ruth Brons, the inventor, “With these three fingers in place and in control of the stick, the other two fingers, hand and bow arm are more relaxed…
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