Orchestra Positions Explained: Who Sits Where and Why
The seating assignments in any concert hall are intentional. Every chair, from the conductor's podium to the back row of percussion, reflects both a musician's instrument and their level of [...]
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Bowed Instruments 101: A Guide to the Stringed Family That Sings With a Bow
A bowed instrument is any stringed instrument played by drawing a bow across the strings instead of plucking them by hand to create the long, lasting tone this instrument family [...]
Philharmonic vs. Symphony: What’s the Difference?
There’s no meaningful musical difference between a philharmonic and a symphony orchestra. An orchestra like the New York Philharmonic holds itself to the same standards as one like the Chicago [...]
Celebrating 2 Years of Chroma: Is a Standard or Custom CodaBow Right for You?
Two years ago, we launched Chroma, a way to turn any CodaBow into something unmistakably yours. Since then, hundreds of players have used Chroma to either personalize one of our [...]
CodaBow Diamond NX vs. Prodigy: Which Bow Is Right for You?
If you're comparing the CodaBow Diamond NX violin bow and the Prodigy, you've already narrowed your search to two of CodaBow's most popular step-up models. Both offer the reliability of [...]
Social Media for Musicians: How to Build an Audience and Book More Gigs
Not long ago, getting booked meant printing business cards and hoping the right person caught your set. Those things still help, but the first place a venue owner, wedding planner, [...]
What Is a Concertmaster? Inside the Most Important Seat in the Orchestra
A concertmaster is the lead first violinist in an orchestra. They’re the orchestra’s top-ranking player after the conductor and play a major leadership role, and their responsibilities include everything from [...]
Your Complete Guide to Violin Bow Rehairing
Bow hair doesn’t last forever, and when it starts to wear out, your sound is usually the first thing that’s affected. Regular rehairing helps your bow continue to perform as [...]
When Should You Replace Your Violin Rosin?
Rosin, or “violin wax,” may seem like a simple accessory, but it plays a major role in your sound and overall playing experience. Over time, even high-quality rosin can dry [...]
How to Test a New Violin Bow During a Home Trial
Some purchases you just can’t make without testing them out first. You want to know how comfortable a mattress is before you buy it. You want to take a car [...]
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