The violin is an expensive, rather delicate instrument. Therefore, it’s important for beginners to understand basic instrument care tips and techniques that will maintain both its beauty and its sound quality. How do you maintain a violin? Violins are delicate instruments — it’s important for beginners to be aware of basic violin maintenance tips and […]
How to Keep Your Violin Happy and In Good Working Order A few simple, daily, habits will go a long way toward keeping your violin in good order. Treat your violin with care, and you’ll be making music with it for many years to come. Daily Checklist Wash Your Hands Before handling your violin, wash […]
Do you know how to take care of a violin? Here are 7 ways to treat your instrument with respect, love, care and protect it from harm. After you start to develop a relationship with your violin, there is one rule all musicians follow: Treat your instrument with respect, love, care and protect it from […]
I was overwhelmed by the wisdom in each response. These comments are written by violinists of all ages and all levels. I’m not going to lie, it took my YEARS to learn some of these hard lessons and some of them I’m continually reminding myself about. Some advice is technical, some is more about mental […]
It’s a precise instrument that requires manual dexterity, a good ear and a great deal of practice. But knowing your instrument and developing good playing habits can open the door to lifelong enjoyment and a long-lasting musical relationship that will yield many rewards. 1. STAY IN TUNE Standard violins have four strings. When left “open” […]
1. Break The Music Down Into Smaller Pieces 2. Use a Metronome 3. Increase the Complexity of Bowing Movements 4. Record and Use a Mirror 5. Repetition Is Your Best Friend 6. Take Proper Care of Your Violin 1. Break The Music Down Into Smaller Pieces Performing music fluently requires practice, so by spending time […]
The key to learning to play any instrument well, including the violin, is to throw yourself into the deep end. During the time I made the most progress, I practiced every day, almost all my friends were musicians and basically, music was the center of my whole life for a while.\ How to Learn the […]
As a beginner guitar player, you probably have a bunch of questions about getting started. Here are some words of encouragement for anyone looking to start playing guitar. How long does it take to learn to play the guitar? The time it takes to learn to play the guitar varies greatly from person to person. […]
Congratulations! Now, let’s get started on your journey toward playing like your guitar heroes. Our blog has many helpful guides to learn the guitar. Follow the links in this article to read more and improve your guitar skills. 1. Choosing between an acoustic and electric guitar Acoustic guitars Acoustic guitars are a great choice for […]
