Best Violin Accessories
There are a number of violin accessories that you can buy to improve your playing experience, sound quality, and enjoyment. Some are necessary to play the violin properly and comfortably, while others are more just for fun (see pickups and transducers below). We cover the various violin accessories below,...
15 Most Expensive Violins in the World
Dubbed as one of the most expressive instruments, the violin creates a lot of stories from its tone alone. But there are more stories to tell from the violin than from its tone. The most expensive violins have rich stories hidden on their wood and strings. Many notable virtuosos...
History of the Violin
The violin has long been one of the most prominent musical instruments in use, and some would argue that this instrument is the third most popular musical instrument after the piano and the guitar. Every day, people admire the distinct, yet melodic sounds the violin produces. The violin’s vibrant...
When To Rehair Your Bow
Rehairing a bow is not something that you think you need to do. However, as you continue studying your instrument, you may notice some hairs snap and soon you may feel like your bow needs a little attention. Not all bows need rehairing, and if they do, it really...
Best Violin or Viola Wall Hangers and Mounts
Violins and violas are delicate instruments so you want to make sure that they are always stored properly, but sometimes storing them in their violin or viola case can be cumbersome, especially if you are only setting it down for a minute. You may typically set your instrument down...
Yamaha SV-200 Silent Electric Violin Review
The violin is a vital instrument in any classical orchestra or ensemble. Like most instruments, the violin started acoustic, and remained such for many, many years. However, technological advancement has allowed manufacturers to produce many electronic versions. Like most things in life, a well, these newer electronic violins have...
10 Best Cecilio Violins 2024
Cecilio has proven itself to be one of the most trusted brands when it comes to musical instruments, especially for beginner violins. Cecilio stringed instruments, in particular, are hand-crafted instruments that are made skilled luthiers to provide quality instruments at affordable prices.
One of the most popular stringed instruments of...
How to Get Free Violin Sheet Music
With the rise of the Internet, accessing and finding free violin sheet music has become easier than ever. There are a lot of places online to find free sheet music for violin. While there are many ways to obtain violin music illegally, the resources we list here are only...
Buying a Violin Checklist
Since buying a violin is an expensive investment, it's important to know what you need to buy. Besides the violin itself, there are a number of accessories necessary to play the violin properly and comfortably. We cover the various accessories below, which include: the bow, the case, the shoulder rest, the...
10 Best Violin Concertos of All The Time
American Grammy award winner violinist, Mr. Joshua David Bell once was quoted saying “When you play a violin piece, you are a storyteller, and you are telling a story.” In the Baroque period, the solo violin concerto was formed and highly praised by the leading composers. As the time passed...