We all know that violins have strings. But what do we really know about those strings? What are the strings on a violin made from? And to what notes are they tuned? What else do I need to know about violin strings? The strings are a vital component of a violin, so let's take a few minutes to learn a little more about them. Keep reading for all of the important … [Read more...] about What Are The Strings On A Violin? (Material, Tuning & More)
Violin Tips
Tips on playing the violin, caring for your violin and much more.
How Does A Violin Make Sound? (It’s Pretty Amazing!)
Violins produce a beautiful sound. Assuming you know how to play them. If not, they still produce a sound. It's not beautiful though. But how do they produce sound at all, whether beautiful or not? All you're doing is rubbing one fiber against another. How does that result in such a clear and precise tone? Keep reading to learn exactly how a violin makes … [Read more...] about How Does A Violin Make Sound? (It’s Pretty Amazing!)
How To Learn Violin By Yourself (Key Tips You Need To Follow)
The violin is a notoriously difficult instrument to master. Most believe it takes years and an excellent teaching system to become a professional violinist. But that isn't necessarily true. While a good teacher can certainly help, you don't need one. It is very possible to learn to play the violin on your own. In fact, some people actually learn better that … [Read more...] about How To Learn Violin By Yourself (Key Tips You Need To Follow)
How To Protect Your Violin (Complete Guide)
A violin is a fragile wooden instrument. If you drop it, it can break. If it’s too dry, the wood can crack. If it’s too humid, the wood can expand, making the pegs impossible to turn. And if your fingers are too oily, the oil can damage the varnish on your violin. It is the beautiful balance between all the delicate parts of the violin that delivers the timeless … [Read more...] about How To Protect Your Violin (Complete Guide)
Signs Of A Cheap Violin (10 Obvious Giveaways)
Deciding on a violin can be hard. Especially if you are just starting out. As a beginner, you probably want to keep costs down as much as possible. But you also want to avoid getting stuck with a cheap violin that sounds bad and constantly has issues. Luckily, that is not hard to do, if you know what to look for. Below we give you the most obvious signs of a … [Read more...] about Signs Of A Cheap Violin (10 Obvious Giveaways)
Most Famous Violinists (The 9 Best Violin Players Of All Time)
The best violinists take the instrument to another level. They make it sing in a way a merely good, or even great, player never can. Check out some of the world's most famous violinists to see what I mean. Listening to (or even better watching) them play is mesmerizing. But who is a famous violin player? Who should you listen to, if you want to hear the violin at … [Read more...] about Most Famous Violinists (The 9 Best Violin Players Of All Time)
How To Play The Electric Violin (Including Setup & Tuning)
Have you ever seen an electric violinist play? While the sound is different, the actual playing of the instrument seems basically the same as a standard violin. And it is. If you can play an acoustic violin, you won't need to learn how to play the electric violin. That said, it's not quite the same. The feel of playing the two instruments is different. Because the … [Read more...] about How To Play The Electric Violin (Including Setup & Tuning)
Electric Violin Vs Acoustic (Which Is Best For You?)
Isn't it obvious? I mean, look at them. They look totally different! Yes, but there are differences apart from the physical appearance. And sure, those differences are also obvious to some. If you already know all of the differences of the electric violin vs acoustic and you know exactly which one you want, there's no need to read further. But if you're wondering … [Read more...] about Electric Violin Vs Acoustic (Which Is Best For You?)
Violin Vs Cello (Which Is Better For You?)
The cello is really just a big violin, right? Yes, but also no. The two do look very similar and they are played in a similar fashion, but they are actually quite different. They size and weight obviously differs, but so does the way the sound, the way you hold them while playing, the cost, the demand for professionals who play them, and the level of competition you … [Read more...] about Violin Vs Cello (Which Is Better For You?)
Best Violin Brands (Which Manufacturers Do Violinists Prefer?)
Isn't it obvious? The best violin brands are the traditional makers who have been fashioning quality instruments for years. Well....that's not entirely true anymore. Sure, those brands produce some of the best instruments on the market. But they are also prohibitively expensive. These days, there are a lot of newer brands, many located in Asia, that also produce … [Read more...] about Best Violin Brands (Which Manufacturers Do Violinists Prefer?)