What is Violin Rosin?
Violin rosin, also known as Bow rosin, which can be specified to Violin Rosin, is a substance used by violinists to enhance the grip and friction between the bow hair...
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The Effects of Rosin and Bow Tightness on Sound Production
Everytime you take your instrument out of the case, one of the first things you do is tighten the bow. It is something that many musicians do automatically, and often...
Should You Use a Shoulder Rest for Violin?
When students begin their studies in violin or viola, it is common for them to utilize a sponge or other form of padding in lieu of a shoulder rest. As...
Learning an Instrument as an Adult
Every year, thousands of children begin their musical education all over the country. For a portion of these young musicians, this will be something they carry with them for the...
Fiddle Vs. Violin: What’s the difference?
Many have heard the terms ‘violin’ and ‘fiddle’. Both terms invoke the same mental image, one of a stringed instrument, rested upon the shoulder, coupled with a bow. With such...
How to Record Your Violin Sessions at Home
Renting a recording studio in New York can be costly, especially since they allow you to use special, high-quality equipment and trained professionals, like sound engineers, to assist your recording...
Two New Violins by Endre Fischer
We are excited to announce the completion of two new violins made by our workshop manager and master violin maker Endre Fischer.Mr Fischer's instruments are painstakingly crafted to achieve a richness in...
Benefits of Music Therapy for Seniors in Assisted Living
Therapy benefits everyone. Contrary to popular belief, it's not just for serious illnesses like depression. Therapy provides new perspectives and introduces healthy coping mechanisms for everyone, regardless of their mental...
The Fate of Pernambuco in Violin and Bow Making
In previous editions of Virtual Violins we have discussed the work of the International Association of Violin and Bow Makers (EILA) and the formation of the International Alliance of Violin and Bow Makers for Endangered Species, a...
Antonio Stradivari
Any violinist, or lover of music for that matter, has heard the name Stradivarius. The name is practically synonymous with the violin. But what many may not know is that...
Family of Italian Violin Makers
The early life of Antonio Stradivari has long been debated by historians, if for any other reason than the fact that there aren’t many official documents available from the time...
What is a Stradivarius?
Stradivarius is the name applied to any of the violins, violas, cellos, and other string instruments built by members of the Stradivari family. Also called “Strads,” these instruments are prized...
Top 5 Best Violin Makers of All Time
Professional violin makers are called luthiers, and they practice a fine art that has been passed down for over four centuries. While the history of the violin is shrouded in...
How to Clean a Violin
When you rent or purchase a violin, performing routine maintenance on the instrument is essential for keeping its appearance and performance top-notch. While certain types of maintenance are recommended to...
The History of the Violin Explained
The violin is one the world’s most treasured bowed stringed instruments with a lineage that dates to the sixteenth century. But as old as the violin is, its design was...
Violin Facts You May Not Know
The violin is an instrument that transcends musical genres. It is featured in just about every type of music known to man, from classical and jazz to rock and bluegrass....