How to Tune your Viola using the Tuner Lite app by Piascore If your instrument is like mine, then all it takes is a change in temperature or humidity, a peg slip or peg bump and the sound or pitch of each string can be affected. Professionals tune their ‘A or La’ string first to a tuner and then [...]
How to Tune your Violin using the Tuner Lite app by Piascore If your instrument is like mine, then all it takes is a change in temperature or humidity, a peg slip or peg bump and the sound or pitch of each string can be affected. Professionals tune their ‘A or La’ string first to a tuner and then [...]
How to Hold the Viola Bow When starting to learn the violin or viola, the hardest part for students is often learning how to hold the bow. The Franco-Belgian Hold, the hold that I teach, is one of the most common holds in contemporary learning and performance and used by great violinists such as Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Isaac [...]
Parts of the Viola Bow When learning the violin or viola, it’s important to be able to identify the parts of your instrument and bow - especially because your teacher is going to say these terms a lot. Here’s a quick summary of the different parts of the viola bow with their descriptions and materials. Viola [...]
Parts of the Violin Bow When learning the violin or viola, it’s important to be able to identify the parts of your instrument and bow - especially because your teacher is going to say these terms a lot. Here’s a quick summary of the different parts of the violin bow with their descriptions and materials. Violin [...]
Parts of the Viola When learning the violin or viola, it’s important to be able to identify the parts of your viola and bow - especially because your teacher is going to say these terms a lot. Here’s a quick summary of the different parts, their descriptions, materials and general functions. Viola Parts - Descriptions, [...]
Parts of the Violin When learning the violin or viola, it’s important to be able to identify the parts of your violin and bow - especially because your teacher is going to say these terms a lot. Here’s a quick summary of the different parts, their descriptions, materials and general functions. Violin Parts - Descriptions, Materials [...]
How to Hold the Violin Bow When starting to learn the violin or viola, the hardest part for students is often learning how to hold the bow. The Franco-Belgian Hold, the hold that I teach, is one of the most common holds in contemporary learning and performance and used by great violinists such as Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Isaac [...]
Viola Sizing Chart - What Size Viola do I need? Viola sizing is much different than violin sizing. When choosing a violin size you want to find the 'right fit'; rather than go for a size that is too large, you should always go for the smaller size. Choosing a viola is different. The viola should fit slightly bigger. [...]
Finding the Perfect Fit: Choosing the Right Violin Size Choosing the right violin size is a crucial decision, especially for beginners and young musicians. A properly sized violin ensures comfort, ease of playability, and the best chance for skill development. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the essential factors to consider when selecting the perfect violin [...]
