Violin

If you thought learning the violin was hard, try playing it while having brain surgery! One patient in London underwent brain surgery to have a tumor removed and insisted on playing the violin during the surgery so that doctors wouldn't injure vital parts of her brain that control precise hand...

A violin is a four-stringed instrument that is played with a bow. The highest pitched and smallest instrument in its family, the violin has proven versatility in a wide range of musical styles. Musicians have used the violin throughout history, resulting in many styles of play. The fashion in...

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,...

As a violinist, you need to understand who makes your instrument and what the quality of your violin is. Since the quality of your instrument could highly affect the quality of your performance, you want to ensure your violin vomes from a respected brand and one of the most...

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...

The violin is a small and delicate instrument that can produce powerful and sentimental sounds. Apart from a few metallic pieces, the violin is made almost entirely of wood. This makes the instrument even more susceptible to climate changes and rough handling. Don't despair if you live in one of those...

A quality violin could help you develop your inner skills in playing such instrument. This holds true whether you are still a beginner or you are already a professional player. The quality of the violin could high affect your performance. And such quality comes in every brand of violin...

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...

With rental season starting soon, you may be wondering whether you should be buying or renting an instrument. The answer is not simple and usually requires weighing not only the upfront monetary cost, but whether the student will continue playing for years to come or stop three months into starting. Buying a...

Making a violin is a time-consuming process that requires delicate craftsmanship and expert techniques. Even today, when many beginner violins are made in factories, the violin maker is truly revered. A typical violin is composed of a body (also known as the corpus), a neck, a bridge, a fingerboard, four...