Ever found yourself listening to a piece of music and wondering what that instrument is? You might have searched and found the answer to be a violin, but your curiosity was not satisfied. What type of violin? Perhaps you are considering purchasing a violin for yourself or as a gift and aren’t sure which violin […]
String instruments are pretty incredible. They can create incredible music, especially if the musician playing the instruments have a great deal of skill. Of course, the general public is most familiar with the violin, but that’s not the only string instrument out there. In fact, you can get violins, cellos, double basses and so much […]
How can you tell the difference between a fiddle and a violin? The short answer is you can’t – they’re actually both the same instrument. Though different musicians can sometimes use the two different terms to refer to their instrument, it is still basically the same four stringed instrument that you see in classical orchestras […]
The cello and the bass (also known as double bass) are two of the four main members of the string family of instruments. The other two are the violin and the viola. To look at from afar, the bass and cello seem almost indistinguishable. However, seeing the two side by side will quickly show you […]
When most people think about playing the violin, cello, double bass, viola, or any other string instrument they tend to picture the bow and the instrument. After all, that’s all you need, right? Wrong! There is a crucial third component in that partnership that can make or break your playing. Rosin is solid pine resin. […]
A table, a chair, a bowl of fruit, and a violin; what else does a man need to be happy? – Albert Einstein Central to the creation and interpretation of music, the violin has become a much cherished and beloved part of our continuing cultural endeavors. Shakespeare famously wrote “If music be the food of […]
So, you’re off to orchestra camp. Lucky you! Now, you’ve probably already packed your instrument, but what else do you need to bring? Let’s take a look! For Practice Ring-binder Pen and pencil Staff paper Eraser Sheet protectors Bow rosin Spare strings Instrument stand Chin/shoulder rests Instrument case Cleaning cloths and solutions Toolkit for repairs […]
When you’re starting out on an instrument, it’s not only important to learn how to play it but also how to tune it. Tuning is a crucial step for any instrument and should be one of the first lessons you learn as a novice. It is better to learn this sooner rather than later as […]
No matter if you are already playing the viola or you have an interest in learning how to play this beautiful instrument, you might be curious as to how the instrument was developed and how it might have changed over time. Learning about the instrument that you are playing can help to give you some […]
One of the biggest music-related confusions for non-instrumentalists (and even some practiced musicians!) is the difference between the viola and the violin. They’re both stringed instruments, they look very similar, and their names even sound the same – so what exactly is the difference, and how do we tell them apart? Fear not, music […]