If you are wondering about the differences between the modern violin and the baroque violin, you’re not alone. Both are part of the violin family, have four strings, and are played using a bow. Despite their similarities, there are significant differences between the two instruments including the shape of the instrument and the materials they … Read more
Violins were always at the center of any musical assembly, since the early days of baroque music throughout the classical, romantic, and modern times. These instruments are treated generously in numerous scores, and there are many works that were written to showcase and glorify what violins are capable of. In this article, we’ll take a … Read more
Violinists spend a lot of time, effort, and money as they learn how to master that elusive instrument. True artists enjoy what they do tremendously, but still, there are some realities in life they need to deal with. Income is one of these. If you were wondering how much do violinists make? Read on. In … Read more
Violins, and string instruments in general, often need a few accessories to work well. Picks, supports, covers, and mutes. The first three are self-explanatory, but you might be wondering now; what are violin mutes for? In the next sections, we’ll explain the function of violin mutes, who needs them, how they work, and the various … Read more
Practicing a musical instrument can be a little difficult if you have neighbors that complain about the slightest bit of noise. If you have such neighbors and you’re in the market for an electric violin, you’re probably asking yourself, “Are electric violins silent?” However, there are some misconceptions about electric Violins being silent which are … Read more
Violins are delicate and lightweight, and yet their bodies support pounds and pounds of weight from the strings that stretch along the body of the instrument. Are violin strings really supposed to be so tight? While you don’t need to know all the science in order to play the instrument, here’s what we can teach … Read more
Harps joined classical orchestras in the early 19th century, thanks to the invention of the pedaling system. These handy add-ons allowed harps to produce a broader range of notes, thus fitting in nicely with the main star of any orchestra: the violin. Whilst harps have 47 harps and 7 pedals, Violins only have 4 strings. … Read more
The emotional range of the violin is astounding! It can make you feel warm and fuzzy one minute, and in the next, you’re feeling melancholy and sad. This is why movie directors exploit this power violins have over us when they want us to feel heartbreak and pain. Today, I’m doing a deep dive into … Read more
As a violinist, adding rosin to your bow is essential in improving sound quality. Applying the rosin on the bow will increase the friction of the bow’s sleek horsehair that grabs the violin strings, producing an even sound. If you have used violin rosin before, you have likely noticed the distinctive smell of the substance. … Read more
Although both modern-day Guitars and Violins use metal strings, there are many differences to consider. Whilst it’s physically possible to place Guitar strings on the Violin and vice versa, strings are meticulously designed for the instrument in both dimensions and usage. For example, the Violin is shorter, doesn’t have frets and is normally played with … Read more
