The violin is one of the oldest and widely most recognized musical instruments. Violins have been around for centuries and are still a very popular choice for people who would like to learn an instrument, even though they are amongst the hardest ones to master.
They do not only require a lot of practice but are also high maintenance instruments that require care and attention. That can be a bit intimidating, but all you really need is the right guidance.
Bellow, you will find a collection of articles and guides that were carefully researched and written with the intention of making this instrument more approachable for the wider masses. You will find guides on how to pick the right violin, how to care for it, and what accessories to get.
There are also tricks on how to keep yourself motivated in the process, as well as useful tips on how to transport your violin, what books might help you, and which songs are appropriate for your level - all thoroughly researched and gathered by our experts to make your playing experience as enjoyable and easy as possible.
by Dusan Radusinovic Last Updated
Being a beginner violinist is challenging.
You have to maintain correct positioning, proper playing form, execution, and sound quality at the same time.
Aside from these points to consider, if you are not skilled in sight reading, playing music on the violin gets even more harder.
If you are just new to playing, chances are, you find some song difficult to play.
In this article we take a look at some of the best violin songs that are pretty easy to learn and play, even for a beginner.
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We all know that violins can survive for hundreds of years. And we are not just talking about Stradivari or Guarneri or Amati instruments.
It means that any violin (including yours) can last a lifetime (or more!) if, of course, you take good care of it.
Sometimes, we are not taught essential information about our violins, especially about proper violin care.
We forget that it needs to be maintained, and sometimes, most of us get too lazy to just even wipe the dust off of the violin.
Here are 22 violin care tips from experts and famous violinists to maintain your violin in its optimal playing condition and make it last a lifetime.
by Dusan Radusinovic Last Updated
by Dusan Radusinovic Last Updated
When it comes to instruments, none are as wonderful to listen to than the violin.
However, when it comes to violin tuning, many people don’t know which violin tuners are the best violin tuners, or sometimes even how to tune a violin properly.
Due to there being no frets on a violin, it tends to make a violin rather difficult to tune accurately, without the aid of a violin tuner.
So when it comes to tuning a violin, how would you go about doing that?
Before we have a look at tuning the violin using a piano, tuner, or any other means, we need to have a look at the question of “how do you tune a violin?”.
To do that, we need to understand the violin, and a few terms that surround it.
by Dusan Radusinovic Last Updated
If you have been interested in getting a new electric violin or upgrade your current one, here are some useful information. In this article, we will look at the best electric violins on the market as well as electric violin reviews to help you in deciding which electric violin suits you best.
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