A Guide to Choosing the Right Violin Strings
These days, string players face a multitude of choices when it comes to picking violin strings. Here's how to eliminate the guesswork and find the perfect strings for your instrument.
Instruments, Bows, and Gear
How to Play the Cello
10 lessons to sharpen your cello-playing technique
By Greg Cahill Play Cello with Less Effort in 6 Easy Steps
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How to Play the Violin or Viola
Here are 10 violin lessons to help you hone your violin (and viola) playing skills.
Stringed Instrument Bow Hair Care Tips
The everyday basics of bow care could be reduced to three simple rules: be careful where you set it down, keep it clean, and loosen the hair when you’re not playing.
6 Ways to Protect Your Instrument from Damaging Winter Chill
Winterizing your fiddle will stabilize it and ensure that your violin survives the season's humidity changes. Here are 6 ways to protect it from winter's chill.
7 Things to Consider When Buying a Fine Bow
Purchasing a quality bow can be a wise investment for your playing and your wallet
by Phillip Kass
The last few years have witnessed a dramatic increase in ... Read More...
How to Select the Right Chin Rest for Violin or Viola
Selecting a chin rest for violin or viola goes beyond accepting what came with your instrument. The right fit with this small accessory can make a big difference.
How Tailpieces Can Affect Sound and Playability
Understand the variables that make a difference in an instrument's performance
By David Folland
“A modern tailpiece is a marvel of engineering,” fittings ... Read More...
Proper String Height Maximizes Your Instrument’s Sound
Every musician has his or her own particular comfort zone, but the trick is to find the comfort zone in a range that is also healthy and to learn how to recognize when things are out of whack.
7 Things to Know About Common Bow Repairs
Here's how to know when to get your violin or cello bow fixed and why you should do it.