Holding the rosin correctly can lengthen the lifespan of your rosin. Rotate the rosin from to avoid making a groove. Covering the frog ferrule with a finger will help keep from chipping the rosin and prolong its life. Using too much rosin is both wastefu
Rosin, the ubiquitous accessory for any stringed-instrument player is actually a bit of a mystery to most musicians. Few know how it’s made, how it works, and which types or grades are best for their instruments. Standing in front of the accessory counter at your local violin shop and ...
Newcakes of rosinlook shiny and smooth, but this also means it takes longer for the abrasive rosin to rub off onto your bow. For this reason, we recommend using a plastic fork or a serrated plastic knife. Gently scratch the surface (“gently” is the key word here – you don’t need...
When it comes to buying a bathmat, convection oven, or sugar free gummy bears, online reviews can be a real life saver (tip: do not get these gummy bears, aka “Satan bears”).But when it comes to buying violin/viola/cello/bass strings, it’s not quite so straightforward.The...
The violin as a baby you are soothing! Keep up the good work! Reply Mary Reeley * VSM MEMBER * on May 6, 2015 @9:40 am PST Hi Lora. hey thanks for the little added lesson. I have the fiddle collection and will dig out those waltzes to work on movement the next 3 mo until ...
You'll find detailed descriptions ofthe strings I sellon each of their respective pages - and we also have "Buyer's Guides" for specific styles and techniques, to help choose a string that meets your needs and taste. String gauges are also shown. I hope you find this and that information...
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How do I know if a violin is the right size for me? Community Answer Use a measuring tape or stick, and measure from the side of your neck, along your extended arm, to the middle of your palm (face up). You can look up a violin size chart to determine which size you need, base...
Learning to change your own violin strings will save you from making expensive trips to the shop, letting you keep playing and practicing. It's a good way to get more familiar with the action of your instrument as well, learning to see how it responds and settles in to a fresh set of...
When you have learned the technique of creating sound from the metal of your saw, you may choose to build a bow, similar to a violin bow, to use the produce the full range of sounds your "instrument" is capable of. Drill two small holes in a flexible wooden "yardstick", or other ...