Information and buying guides for the violin.
The Electric Violin has many key differences compared to the traditional Violin. One of which is the way sound is produced – electric violins use a ’pickup’ that transmits sound to the amplifier. This is therefore an electric production of sound, whereas an acoustic violin relies on sound waves reverberating in the body of the … Read more
If you want to learn a classical instrument, learning to play the piano or violin is an excellent option. These two instruments produce a beautiful sound, but both are played very differently. Playing the violin well involves learning pitches, playing motions, and proper finger placements on the strings. The piano is more straightforward, requiring no … 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
For such a small instrument, the violin has had an astounding impact on the musical landscape of the world. Playing the instrument for the first time is a daunting task, especially if you feel like you’re not small or nimble enough to handle it. But are thick fingers really a death sentence to your violin … Read more
Violins are beautiful instruments and exemplify superior design. Especially, in the way sound reverberates and becomes amplified inside them. One part of the violin doesn’t seem to have a specific function though, and that’s the scroll. If you were wondering why do violins have scrolls, you’re in good company. There are many theories behind that … Read more
Not only is the violin one of the most difficult instruments to master, but it’s also one of the most demanding instruments when it comes to care and maintenance. Violins go out of tune for various reasons ranging from changing weather conditions to slipping pegs. In today’s article, we discuss the reasons why violins go … Read more
