Category Archives: Tips & Advice

Some of the most common string playing terms are explained here… Arco: Italian for bow. Written in after passages of pizzicato (plucked) notes. Means to return to playing with the bow. Bariolage: A passage, often in Bach but in Brahms … Continue reading →

The correct combination of chinrest and shoulder-rest is crucial to comfort and proper relaxation when playing the violin. Professional violinists and violists have, for the last century, been divided over the use of the shoulder-rest. Early during the 20th century, … Continue reading →

A zipper slider is made to open and close the teeth of the zipper. Be sure that the zipper is completely unzipped before opening the case to prevent damage to the teeth. The slider is designed to slide back and … Continue reading →

If your practicing is bothering others – you live in an apartment, you live with family members who can’t deal with the noise, you spend a lot of time practicing in hotels, and so forth – you have a couple … Continue reading →

How to choose and use your strings. Many musicians and students are amazed and sometimes bewildered by the large number of strings available for the violin, viola, cello and bass. We are offering this information to answer some of the … Continue reading →

The violin wouldn’t be much without a bow, and yet until last century it was considered almost an accessory along with the case and tuning fork. Having said that, there have always been bows of exceptional craftsmanship and beauty admired … Continue reading →