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5 Options for Anchoring Your Cello’s Endpin

Cellists should always have rock-stop options on hand. Here are a few basic types of endpin holders, each with its pros and cons.

Danish-Swiss Violinist Niklas Walentin Is on the Road to a High-Octane Career—via Ferrari

By Inge Kjemtrup Niklas Walentin Start with a look at the car: a rosso corsa Ferrari in the background of the cover photo. Next, observe the clothes of t... Read More...

Five Composer-Performers Talk Artistic Vision and Grand Tradition

Cornelius Dufallo, Mark Dresser, Carolina Heredia, Atar Arad, and Mark Summer on the relationship between composing and performing

Understanding the Emotions & Market Forces That Affect the Value of Violins

An inside look at the many factors that can affect the value of old and new violins By Philip Kass News stories about jaw-dropping prices ... Read More...

Why I Play Chamber Music

19 string players talk about their passion for playing in small ensembles Over the years, Strings magazine has interviewed thousands of chamber players. Oftent... Read More...

Cajun Fiddler Michael Doucet Traces the Roots of American Music on New Album

By Greg Cahill “Boy, those Turtle Island guys really like to practice,” says Michael Doucet, with a hearty laugh. He’s speaking over a bad cell phone connect... Read More...

How to Steady Your Bouncing Bow

Are you having trouble steadying your bow? Try the son filé and parlando exercises detailed here to steady your bouncing bow.

How to Shop for a Cello Priced Under $5,000

Here are some ways to find cello bliss from a panel of experts who offered their advice on shopping for a cello under $5,000.

Yo-Yo Ma: On the Silk Road

Cellist and classical music icon Yo-Yo Ma discusses his world-music project by Edith Eisler Yo-Yo Ma is one of those rare people who can make even a hardene... Read More...