“You feel like you’re going to drop your bow, but you don’t” Now it’s time for us to get started on the bow hold. First, take a good look at your bow, your frog, and your screw. I’ll be referencing these parts by name to help you know where to place your fingers. Before we […]
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For the violin, it all starts here Step 1, day 1. This is where it all begins, friends! If you’re a right handed violinist, you will hold your instrument with your left hand, on the left side of your body. It is going to sit on top of your shoulder and your chin will sit
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How To Buy A Violin And What To Look For The first thing you must know about purchasing a violin is that not all violins are created equal. Prices for instruments and bows range from $20 to well over $3,000,000. Take a deep breath. You don’t need to spend that kind of cash. This article
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Nothing compares to you “Did he just reference Sinead O’Connor?” Nope. I just referenced Prince. Did you know that Prince wrote that song? “Nothing Compares to You” is probably one of the most memorable songs from the early 90’s and rightfully so. However, people rarely know that it was originally written by Prince and released
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It’s a great day to learn So today is the day! The day you’ve decided to begin learning how to play the guitar. I can remember the first time I picked up my first 6 string. It was an incredible experience. It’s a great day to rock, and we salute you! If you’ve the passion,
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So many strings, so little time With the plethora of strings available today, it can be difficult to decide which string works best for you. If you’re a beginner, it can be nearly impossible. But don’t fret! We have compiled a buying guide and a list of string suggestions for your consideration. There’s a few
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A Buying Guide One of the first things we do when we want to learn an instrument is…well…find an instrument to play. So it’s no surprise that when I talk to prospective students, the topic of “what’s best” comes up. There are SO many products on the market today that this article could probably turn
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Pitch perfect Hello everyone! One of the things we want to learn is how to tune the guitar. It’s important that your instrument is in tune. If it isn’t, though your fingers may be on the correct frets, the songs you learn and play will not sound correct. This can also create issues with your
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What is Rosin?Rosin is a by product of pine trees that appears initially as a substance called Resin. Resin is acquired much like maple syrup in that it is collected via a process called “tapping”. Basically, a plug is placed into the tree and the resin drips out into collectors.Resin is then extensively heated so that
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Hot topic Hello there friends! It’s time to talk about Violin shoulder rests. In the world of violin playing, shoulder rests are a relatively new thing. They made their debut during the 20th century and have been causing contention since the first one rolled off the line. You might ask, “But Sir, why are people
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