Do you know the history behind your violin? There’s more to the history of that
beautiful instrument than just the Stradivarius Family. The evolution of the modern violin spans
several centuries, and several different points in history. Take a journey into the musical past
and read about the interesting points in history that helped create one of the worlds most beloved
string instruments.
As you advance, tackling more complex pieces of music, greater demands will be made not only on the bow itself, but on the responsiveness of each string or combination of strings. But what type of strings do you need for your instrument, playing style, and overall budget? To help get you started, we have put together a basic guide breaking down the three main string types and their best uses for your playing needs.
Everyone makes mistakes – even the best concert violinist will miss a note or two on a really bad day. But how you pull yourself back up after your mistakes is the difference between a casual player and an outstanding instrument player. Read on for advice on how to get past some of the rough spots and move onto greatness.
Christmas Eve. Imagine a big house, beautifully decorated for Christmas. The home of a very important person. Imagine a little girl named Clara, and a […]
Is practicing your string instrument really that big a deal? How important is practice anyway? Aren’t lessons enough? Find out what makes your at-home practice so “magical” and how you can push yourself to greatness.
What is the Significance of Different Gauges and Tensions of instrument strings? Usually, players are familiar with the different string gauges, but the significance of […]
Since practice is essential for a well-rounded performance, you should pay attention to refining your skills. It includes various factors such as controlling your nerves […]
Musicians and other artists who solely rely on musical instruments end up being frustrated at some point in their career when they are forced to […]
Do you ever notice the slight differences in the type of tones produced each time that you are playing your cello, viola, violin or string […]
The second challenge that you will face after being in a musical class (for practice, enjoyment or proficient play) for a long time is deciding […]
