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All About The Bridge - Workshop Repairs
The bridge on a string instrument is the intricate piece of wood that holds the strings up. Two important things to know about the bridge is: 1...
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All About Open Seams
Has your instrument sounded a bit more dull while playing it? Do you notice a buzzing sound? You might have an open seam!What is an open seam? A...
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Instrument Sizing Guide for the Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Getting a musical instrument for the first time is a very exciting experience! Although having a professional size you, your student, or chil...
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Types of Bow Hair
While some bows are made with synthetic bow hair, the majority of bows use genuine horsehair. Because horsehair is similar to human hair, it...
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What To Do If Your Instrument Gets Damaged
I Just Had an Accident! Help!
If you just had an accident with your instrument it can be scary and you might not know what to do next. Here are...
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How to Go About Purchasing a Bow
Purchasing a new instrument can be a daunting task. There are seemingly endless possibilities of woods, varnishes, luthiers, etc. to choose from....
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The Benefits of Learning Violin as an Adult
Knowing how to play a musical instrument is an exciting prospect for most people, and many people dream of being musically inclined. However, man...
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Viola (vēˈōlə)
Why are there so many jokes about the viola?
Those who are in the strings community and, to some degree, those in the world of instrumental music...
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An Interview with Anton Krutz, Master Luthier - in Bass World, Magazine for the International Society of Bassists
From the Interview:
At the end of our correspondence I asked Anton Krutz if he had any philosophical thoughts he would like to express. His respon...
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Purchasing a New Bow?
Having a good bow is one of the most important steps in achieving the quality experience that you desire while playing music. Not all bows are eq...
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What to Look For in a Violin/Viola Pickup?
Violins and violas are fairly loud for their size, and can do very well to fill up a room with sound when alone, or in an ensemble. However, th...
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Purchasing A New Instrument
Whether you are looking to make your first instrument purchase or are looking to upgrade what you currently have, here are some tips to help you ...
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