Can a violin produce two notes at the same time?
I am so excited to answer this question! And for once, the answer is simply… yes! The fact that the violin can play two notes at the same time is actually one…
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Is it okay to practice violin sitting down?
When you begin a practice session, you might find yourself wondering if it would be best to sit or stand. You might especially wonder if it is even okay to practice violin…
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How to position your violin shoulder rest correctly
I went years without thinking twice about how to position my shoulder rest on my violin. I simply assumed that each foot should grip the widest part of the lower bout (see…
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Your complete guide to violin pinky holders!
One of the best supplements for a beginner violin student is a pinky holder. I used one as a kid, and I have seen them help my own students time and time…
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Just why is the violin so difficult? A complete answer
What is the hardest instrument? This is a very common question! Especially for a non-musician, it’s hard to know all of the details that go into playing an instrument. It can therefore…
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How is the viola different from the violin?
Violin is an extremely well-known instrument. You would practically need to be hiding under a rock your whole life to not know what a violin is! Yet, many people have never heard…
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All you need to know about rosin!
Rosin is a substance which all violinists need to play the violin. It makes the otherwise smooth, silky bow hairs sticky and ready to vibrate your violin’s strings. Without it, we wouldn’t…
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All you need to know about the different types of violin bows!
Looking to purchase a violin bow? Or just curious about the different types of bows out there? You have come to the right place! I have found there are four different materials…
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Five things you should NEVER do with your violin
During lessons, music teachers (including myself) tend to focus mostly on proper technique and the correct way of doing things. However, it can be very useful to know what NOT to do with your violin,…
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Teaching yourself the violin: Are you a good candidate?
Being the iconic instrument that it is, many might find themselves wondering: how hard would it be to learn to play the violin? This is a very good question! And, while the…
