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Violin Bowing Techniques List

October 16, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

Violin student is practising different bowing techniques in studio.

Most people wonder at how the simple act of moving the bow back and forth perpendicularly on the strings can produce such incredible sounds. It might look easy for some, but it is really far more complicated than one could imagine. Playing the violin is all about how you control the violin bow as it […]

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Glossary of Violin Terms

September 29, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

Violin teacher teaching student how to play violin.

The Violin is a small wooden string instrument. It is also called a fiddle. Despite its size, there are a lot of terms that you need to know to understand how violin and playing it works. In this article, we will talk about the different violin terms and their meanings.  Indeed, these violin terms can […]

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Best Violin Strings for Professionals & Advanced Players

August 7, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

Professional violinist playing with the high end violin strings.

Violinists are very meticulous when it comes to their instrument, and having the best possible strings is essential to their performances. Logically, if you have a high-quality violin, it normally comes with high-quality strings. However, the strings do not last that long to ensure perfect tonal qualities each time you play. It does not matter […]

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Best Violin Brands for Students

August 7, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

Student picking a suitable violin brands in musical instrument shop.

How does one go about buying a violin? The price tag is definitely a factor because it does not come cheap. You should determine the level of commitment in learning to play the violin because you do not have to spend so much on something that will just be a hobby or if you are […]

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Best Pickup & Microphone for Violin Recording

August 6, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

Different ways and methods for recording violin playing live.

Stringed instruments, like the violin or ‘fiddle’ for some, have a uniquely beautiful sound that should be heard well in an orchestra or any string ensemble. It can be a challenging chore to capture the sound. Amplifying it through the use of microphones is the only way to do it. It would be an injustice […]

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How Many Stradivarius Violins Are Left in the World?

August 5, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

stradivarius violin at the display.

Total Numbers of Musical Instruments Made By Antonio Stradivari: 1,116 How Many Stradivarius Violins Made? : 960 How Many Stradivarius Violins Are Left in the World? : Estimated 200 The exceptional craftsmanship that the Stradivarius violins are known for has made them one of the most valuable instruments ever made by man. Its ingenuity cannot […]

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How Many Strings Are On A Violin?

August 4, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

Strings of the violin.

A violin, referred to as a fiddle at times, is a wooden string instrument that is played mostly by drawing the bow hair across the strings (bowing) to produce sounds that are powerful enough to evoke almost any emotion from the listeners. The strings can also be plucked by the fingers (pizzicato) or struck by […]

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How To Mic Violin Live

July 29, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

Recording the violin music live with acoustic microphone.

Sound engineers are careful when setting up microphones on live violin performances. These stringed instruments are quite sensitive, and more often than not, the microphone has the difficult job of capturing the true exquisite sound of the violin. Incorrect placement of the mic would not give justice to the violinist’s skills as it would sometimes […]

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Best Violins For Professionals

June 1, 2020 By Blaine Leave a Comment

Professional Violinist performing in orchestra.

As you are progressing to a higher level in playing the violin, be it a professional or student, you will reach a stage where you need to upgrade your violin. When is it time to upgrade your violin? It is when your violin doesn’t produce the sound quality that matches your skill level; it doesn’t […]

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Understanding Violin Notes and Finger Placement

October 16, 2019 By Blaine Leave a Comment

There are some prerequisites to learning how to play the violin. These prerequisites include understanding violin notes and how to place your finger on the fingerboard. The latter is called “finger placement.” If you want to learn how to play the violin, you should be cognizant of these two concepts. You need to learn reading […]

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