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The topic of strings tends to resonate with most violinists. They are indeed a crucial aspect of the instrument’s sound quality, as they concern both the instrument’s tone and playability. This is why choosing the best violin strings is essential … Read More
Running a website, a blog, and a workshop all at once is very time-consuming. A lot of ink gets spilled on the keyboard, so to speak. That is why it is out of the question to allow room for error. … Read More
What exactly are the notes of the violin? What sounds are produced by this primordial string quartet instrument? These questions may seem blatantly misleading, but they are in reality essential to understanding this instrument. Whether you are a beginner violinist … Read More
I’ve noticed that many people are unwilling to take first steps in life for fear of making mistakes. Finding everything needed to start a new hobby is easier said than done, especially with the wealth of options available. I can’t … Read More
Have you been considering finally taking the first step to learning how to play the violin? It’s normal to feel overwhelmed at first. Even though this is my job, I still struggle to master the hundreds, perhaps thousands of aspects … Read More
As a follow-up to our discussion of the size of bow stringed instruments, here is a reference article for the sizing of bows of violins, violas, cellos, and bass instruments. The aim of this article is not to discuss the … Read More
The violin, often heralded as the king of instruments, tends to steal the spotlight. But what would a violin be without its loyal companion, the bow? Bow hair is the core of the instrument’s vibration and is thus vital to … Read More
Members of the violin family come in many sizes to fit growing players. This guide is intended to help you find the ideal instrument size for you or your child’s violin, viola, cello or double bass studies. A final decision … Read More
The question of luthier wood for violins tends to come up frequently. I am often asked which species of wood are used to make violins, violas, and cellos. Although I could just answer in one sentence, as lutherie wood for … Read More
First of all, it is hard to calculate the price of violins if not all the characteristics are known. Indeed, even if two instruments are the same in every way, their prices will vary according to the assembly work, the prices of their accessories and even the prestige of the workshop. Besides, these notions become even more subtle on old, rare instruments or those made by renowned violin-makers. However, in this article I will try to give you the average range of prices that you can usually find in shops. This will give you an idea of how much it can cost.
