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What to do if the Air is to Humid for your Violin? | Violin Lounge TV # 239

What to do if the Air is to Humid for your Violin? | Violin Lounge TV # 239

Ideally the air humidity is between 40 to 60%. When the air is too moist for your violin, this has a negative effect on the sound. It can sound very nasal. Also it can damage the instrument, for example by mold.

To keep your violin in a good condition and maintain it’s beautiful sound, you should take care of the humidity and temperature in your practice room or in your violin case.

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How to Rehair a Violin Bow | Violin Lounge TV #237

How to Rehair a Violin Bow | Violin Lounge TV #237

Last week I’ve visited the Czech Republic to attend a 3 day workshop with the violin makers and bow makers who deliver instruments and bows for my violin shop in Holland. I learned a lot about adjustment of violins, what determines the sound, how to recognize good quality wood and a lot more.

During my visit with the bow makers, I’ve captured a bow maker rehairing a bow. I hope you find it just as interesting and meditative to watch it as I did.

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How NOT To Break Your Violin Bow | Violin Lounge TV #221

How NOT To Break Your Violin Bow | Violin Lounge TV #221

In my violin shop I sometimes throw away a trash can full of bows. Of course that’s a waste! That’s why I’m making this video: I want to explain how to keep your bow in a good state and enjoy it for many years. Therefore I would like you to avoid the 4 ways to demolish your bow…

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