If you play the violin, the viola, or even the fiddle than there will probably come a time where you want to start sharing your talent with the world and take the big step to start gigging. When that moment comes you will probably discover that, unless you play the electric violin, you need to …
There is no other instrument that sounds as wonderful as the violin. It is literally music to your ears, we’ve collected some of our favorite violin songs of all time just to give you a taster of what the violin has to offer. The problem is most people have no idea how to properly tune a …
Let me start by saying congratulations. Learning how to play the violin is something that should be applauded. And truth be told, you could not have picked a funner, more expressive instrument to learn how to play. It doesn’t matter if you are completely new to learning to play the violin, or you played in the …
Other than choosing a violin, choosing a violin case is probably one of the most important decisions a violinist will need to make.Just like you need a home to keep you and your family safe from the outside elements, your violin also needs a safe place to keep it safe from outside elements. This is …
The violin is truly a magical instrument. It doesn’t matter your age, race, background, or current skill level, anyone with a desire, can learn how to play the violin. As long as you are dedicated, have access to the right materials, and practice on a regular basis, you can achieve great success with the violin. However, if …
Interested in using a carbon fiber bow instead of a traditional wood bow? If so you have come to the right place. There are several very good reasons violinists opt for a carbon fiber bow over a traditional wood bow. By its nature, the violin is a very traditional instrument. For most people, choosing a traditional bow …
You may not realize this, but there is a lot of debate around whether or not violinists should use shoulder rests. And while more advanced players may not need to use a shoulder rest, we personally believe all beginners should use a shoulder rest when they are first learning to play. As the name suggests, a …
If you are looking for the best violin for your child, you have come to the right place. As you can imagine, there are a lot of great choices when it comes to the best kids violins. To help make the process a little easier, we have compiled a list of the top 7 best kids …
The bridge is one of the most important parts of the violin. Without it, you have no instrument. The bridge is responsible for supporting the strings and ensuring they are the correct height. It is positioned on the belly of the violin and sits right between the two F holes. The way the bridge is constructed ensures …
The goal of this article is to help you find the best knilling violin based on your current skill level, as well as your comfort level.What Are Knilling Violins?In 1922 The Knilling String Music company opened its doors. Knilling violins, which are part of the Karl Knilling brand of instruments, were originally made in Germany and …