Buying a new case can be a daunting task. Many student or intermediate violins, violas, cellos, and basses can be purchased as part of an outfit that includes a case that is usually consistent with the quality of the instrument; these cases generally offer very adequate protection and durability at an economical price. If, however,…
Should a beginner upgrade the strings on a student Violin or Cello? Just been asked the question, and the answer is yes, the better the strings the easier it will become to make a good sound, even before you have begun! This especially applies to adult beginners! You have bought the best instrument you can…
A very useful video on How to Tune you Violin or Viola by D’Addario. Key points are: Tune quietly – if you over-bow or over pluck it may distort the sound and be incorrect Tune slowly – the cause of most breakages, especially on new instrument is over tensioning the string. If you tune slowly…
Just off the phone from a mum who wants her son to begin playing Cello. Obviously the first question fired at me is, ‘what size must I get’? After a lengthy explanation and details such as age etc, I finally asked her son’s height – which turned out to substantially less than even an average…
The New Larsen Virtuoso for Viola – A Complementary Balance – Available soon If something works then why change it? Since its original launch back in 1995, the Original Larsen Viola A string has become almost the default choice for viola players. Offering excellent projection with a broad spectrum of sound colours combined with a …
I have Grandpa’s old violin – is it worth fixing? We have written something about this earlier but here are further details and tips on how to evaluate your instrument. The above question I have heard more times than I can shake a stick at. Often, sorrowfully, it is Grandpa himself who has throughout the…
Our Christmas Prize Givaway 2017 is running from the 24 November until Christmas Eve 24 December 2017. Any orders placed on or between these two dates will be entered in a prizedraw* to win one of 20 fabulous prizes worth in excess of £1000 combined. Every order has an equal chance of winning and the…
How to Restring Your Cello – a very helpful video published by D’Addario Orchestral Strings: Key points: The instrument is reliant on the tension of the strings so do one at a time otherwise you risk the bridge and soundpost moving or falling over Add graphite to the string contact points How do I know…
How to Restring Your Violin or Viola – a very helpful video published by D’Addario Orchestral Strings: Key points covered: The instrument is reliant on the tension of the strings so do one at a time otherwise you risk the bridge and soundpost moving or falling over Add graphite to the string contact points How…
Everyone knows what a ‘mute’ is used for but few realise the selection of mutes available to the instrumental string player. For images, please click here. A mute then is a small accessory that attaches to the bridge of an instrument and works by dampening the sound. There two classes of mute, a ‘practice’ mute which…
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