Saturday, October 2, 2010

Simply Violin Appraisal -- a Montagnana Copy

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Message : I found your web site more informative than any other I have gone to. The violin I have, has a sticker inside. It says Dommicus Mo...
Saturday, February 6, 2010

Q and A: Why does my bow bounce?

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Question: Hi, I've played violin for about 15 years. When doing long bow strokes, especially on open E, I get a little bounce in the mi...
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Friday, February 5, 2010

Is it a Stradivarius? An Appraisal

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As a violin dealer, I often am asked whether an old violin owned by a customer might be a Stradivarius. The following is an appraisal of an...
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Saturday, January 9, 2010

How to Choose an E String for the Violin

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Deciding which E string to use on the violin is a very individual choice. There are numerous E strings on the market and opinions will vary...
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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Embrace and Extend Suzuki - Simply Violin - The Sing, Play, Learn Songbook

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Simply Violin: Sing. Play. Learn. Favorite Songs for Violin in First Position is a new book for beginning violin students. I have been teach...

Carl Flesch "Cliff Notes" - Simply Violin - Violin Scales & Arpeggios in One, Two, and Three Octaves

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Many of us who have taught from the violin scale book by Carl Flesch have wished for a "Cliff Notes" version -- one that includes ...
Wednesday, December 30, 2009

How to Care for Your Violin Bow

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It is important to develop good habits when caring for your violin bow. A good and responsive bow makes a huge difference in the sound of yo...