Some useful information for the care of Violins, Violas and Cellos : The following guide may prove useful when purchasing or considering a new or replacement instrument. We have endeavoured to cover as much...
It's vital to be aware of fraud on Ebay if you are considering buying an old violin. This article is not meant to put you off buying via Ebay, but to give you a few tips to avoid falling victim to a...
The viola is now classed as an "endangered species" by local authority music providers. Youth orchestras, which are the flagship showpieces of music services, are hard pressed to find enough players to make a...
Playing the violin is a skill requiring coordination allied to good aural perception. The instrument is in fact in 2 seperate parts, the violin and the bow which work together using entirely different...
Music On Cigarette Cards and Liebig Cards (Collectables) I've been collecting and selling early trade cards, cigarette cards and related collectables for over twenty years. Before you read this guide please...
You get much more value for money upgrading to some decent strings (eg. Dominant) and a decent bow, rather than upgrading the actual instrument. I have a Michael Poller violin (only £180 new) strung with...
Electric Violin and Viola Bridges Bought an electric violin or viola and the bridge isn't quite right for you or your playing style? Don't panic! In recent years there has been a revival in stringed...
There are three problems when it comes to mutes: 1) many have little effect on the volume of the instrument, 2) some can cause an unpleasant vibration (which can be rather penetrating thus defeating the...