Buying a first violin for your student can present a daunting task. I have written this guide, including my own personal story, with the intent of helping you make your choice, while not breaking your budget. ...
A Complete Guide to Buying a Violin on Ebay (or how to buy from description and pictures only without being able to try it out) Buying a violin "sight-unseen" from Ebay can be a tough decision, especially...
Selecting a Celtic Fiddle Anyone buying a musical instrument, whether a novice or a professional, should have a high quality instrument. A professional needs one to sound his or her best, and a novice needs...
The purchase of a Violin or other stringed instrument was once a matter of trust and reputation. I have studied, performed, and taught violin since the age of 8, which now approches a period of over 40 years....
Your child wants to play Violin or Fiddle but how do you know what size to get when buying online? You can't actually put it under their chin to see if it fits. Sometimes even the seller doesn't really know...
Disregard violin labels unless the label is explicitly guaranteed to be authentic and original to the violin. Incorrect labels have been inserted in violins for centuries. There are many reasons for this...
PUTTING ON YOUR NEW STRINGS Only change one string at a time! After the old string is removed insert the thin silk-wound end into the peg’s hole keeping it free from crossing the other strings. Wind the...
BRIDGE SET-UP Setting up the bridge is quite simple but if not done correctly, it can be a bit of a pain.First, locate on the body of your instrument, what is called the 'F' Holes. This is where the sound...
The difference in a Fiddle and a Violin is the way it is played, and set up. A Fiddle Player wants to bow more than one string at a time while playing. A Violinist wants to bow one string at a time while...
Many buyers are influenced by the name on the label inside a violin, viola, cello or bass,and also the name branded on a bow.Sometimes these labels and brands are genuine and many times they are not. The...