Stradivarius violins: why are they so special and expensive? How many Stradivarius violins are there, how much do they cost and why? What’s so special about them? When you learn something about violins, you probably came across the name Stradivarius and know...
Why play the violin without shoulder rest? I accidentally started playing the violin without shoulder rest And no, this wasn’t because I forgot my shoulder rest at a concert. That happened some years ago though. It wasn’t exactly comfortable to walk on...
How did the violin you have in your hands today evolve through the ages? The violin is the most popular member of the violin family, that now exists out of the violin, viola and cello The violin was first made in early 16th century Italy Predecessors of the violin The...
History of the Violin Bow The bow to a violin is like the voice to a singer However, in the past violinists threw away bows as garbage when they were broken or old Throughout the years the violin bow has changed a lot and was subject to many developments. This...
