This entire article can be summed up in a sentence: new gear is cool, and we don’t need a reason. But for the sake of science, let’s all disregard the harsh reality of the bug-eyed impulse buyer and analyze why we musicians (yes, I readily put myself into this category) do what we do. Why […]
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Have you ever wondered how to play vibrato on the violin? We’ve got you covered. Important Information Regarding Vibrato Vibrato comes from the wrist and/or the arm Vibrato relies on the first knuckle of your 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th finger flattening out in order to “bend” the pitch downward and then back up to
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Violin Vibrato Is Easier Than You Think Hi friends! This article will be all about how to play vibrato on your violin. Right now I’m just going to give a quick overview as I will be updating this article later on and bring it into a complete guide. The main things you want to consider
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Q: Do you need rosin to play the violin? A: Yes, you do! Without rosin, plain bow hair would make next to no sound when drawn across the violin strings. Bow hair by itself does not produce enough friction to cause the strings to vibrate. Q: How do I rosin a bow? A: Hold your
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Hi friends! Today we’re going to revisit a topic that we’ve previously discussed. You can read our violin rosin buying guide, if you haven’t already. If you have and are still on the hunt for that perfect rosin, this article is for you. IN A RUSH? CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MY RECOMMENDED ROSIN. I’ve
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It’s hard to imagine a time when the world didn’t know the name “Lindsey Stirling”, but it existed. Her performances have been viewed all over the world. She has won awards and received monetary and critical success. Lindsey is the quintessential internet success story having begun her rise to stardom via her YouTube channel, LindseyStomp.
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The group we know today as the “Dave Matthews Band” automatically conjures thoughts of skill, talent, and massive commercial success. But did you know that the band started out as a Trio? Actually, it really started out as a solo act. You see, initially, Dave was just looking to record some songs on a demo
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Hi friends! Today we’re going to talk about two violin techniques that can often be confused. These are Sautille and Spiccato. They are both bow techniques that give a detached sound to your notes. However, there are important differences between the two and in this article, we are going to explore them. Let’s dive in!
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When most people hear the word “violin”, they think of prim and proper folks in suits, dresses, and hosiery. Violins are supposed to play “symphonies” and “sonatas” and “concertos. They’re supposed to play seated in a chamber group or standing on stage with a piano accompanist. But something happened during the past 100 years of
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