Mastering the Mane: All About Loose Violin Bow Hair
What’s that on your violin bow? It has loose hair! Loose hair is a common nuisance, but it may raise many questions, such as “Do I need to rehair my [...]
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Sound SOS: Why Does My Violin Sound Scratchy?
Violins are supposed to sound smooth and elegant, not scratchy and rough. When you experience scratchy playing, it can be frustrating and disheartening. But you aren’t doomed to scratching and [...]
Deconstructing the Bow: Exploring the Anatomy of a Violin Bow
The violin bow is an indispensable tool in the hands of every violin player, designed to bring forth the distinct voice and nuanced tones of such a beautifully crafted instrument. [...]
The Magic of Rosin: Unveiling the Secrets Behind Violin Bow Rosin
Becoming a great musician requires getting to know every part of your instrument, including accessories like rosin. While you've been told you need to rosin your bow regularly, do you [...]
David Auerbach Reviews CodaBow
"You can get a great range of sounds and range of bow strokes out of a carbon fiber bow, without really changing anything about the way that you’re playing your [...]
The Ultimate Back to School Violin Player Checklist
There’s so much to keep track of when it comes to back to school shopping. Pencils, pens, notebooks, but what about music supplies? Whether you are preparing a 9-year-old novice [...]
Essential Components: What is the Frog on a Violin Bow?
At first glance, a violin bow is a relatively simple tool. After all, it’s just a stick with horsehair, right? What could be so complicated about that? There’s a lot [...]
Violin Bow Technique Best Practices for Every Level
Musicians of all skill levels progress at different rates, but one thing they all have in common is they must practice and rehearse regularly to improve. With enough practice and [...]
How to Handle the Violin Bow to Prevent Breaks
A violin and its accompanying bow are an investment, not just in money but in your musical ability. If you go through the effort of finding the right bow which [...]
The Goldilocks Dilemma: How Tight Should Your Violin Bow Be?
As a violinist, mastering the bow is one of the most important aspects of producing beautiful music. However, finding the perfect tension for your violin bow hair can be a [...]
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