Pernambuco, the heartwood of Paubrasilia echinata, is renowned as the perfect wood for making bows. What many string players don’t realize is that pernambuco is becoming increasingly rare.
Strings Magazine asked electric violinist Tracy Silverman, "What was the initial lightbulb moment many years ago that led to you developing your six-string violins?"
Violinist Lindsey Stirling's custom "Crystallize" violin with Yamaha fulfills her longtime dream of designing a mid-tier instrument for students starting to take music more seriously.
Angèle Dubeau’s own personal relationship to music has been at least partly informed by the historic Stradivari violin she’s been playing since the age of 15.
The Celebrating Women Luthiers exhibit isn’t about antiquity. It is a testament to the creativity and skill of multiple generations of more modern makers.
Other collections have been more comprehensive and far-ranging, even more flamboyant. But David Fulton was never interested in merely accumulating as many rare instruments as he could: “I just wanted the best.”
by Anita Graef
Making sure your cello’s strings are in tune is a crucial component of being able to play your instrument. Making sure your strings are in tu... Read More...
