The cold season is here, how can I protect my violin from damage?
What stresses instruments the most is low humidity in heated rooms and
9. December 2023 // Instrument care & maintenance
8 tips for protecting instruments in cold weather
Instrument care & maintenance
11. August 2023 // Frequently asked questions, Instrument care & maintenance
How do I change the strings on my violin?
Here is a short guide
If you want to change the strings on your violin, there are a few things to bear in mind:
24. July 2023 // Instrument care & maintenance
How often should I have my bow covered?
Here you can find out when you should have your bow restrung
17. June 2023 // Instrument care & maintenance
The violin rattles, clanks or has a background noise?
Here you will find a checklist with 11 possible causes of background noises such as rattling, clanking, buzzing or humming.
29. May 2021 // Frequently asked questions, Instrument care & maintenance, Tips and tricks
Why is it necessary to clean the violin?
The first photo shows what can happen if a violin is not wiped regularly after playing to remove the rosin residue.
13. February 2021 // Frequently asked questions, Instrument care & maintenance
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Here you can find out everything you need to know:
Fingerboards are usually made of ebony, a very hard wood.
3. December 2020 // About bows, Frequently asked questions, Instrument care & maintenance
When the bow can no longer be drawn
this can have various causes
Hair has become too long:
The bow nut is broken:
The screw has come loose from the leg:
9. May 2020 // About bows, Instrument care & maintenance
How do I care for my violin bow?
To keep your bow in good condition, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
21. March 2020 // Frequently asked questions, Instrument care & maintenance
How do I clean my instrument?
A few days ago, a video of a cellist was shared on facebook showing how he cleans/disinfects his cello in times of the corona virus:
28. February 2020 // About bows, Instrument care & maintenance
How often should I colophonize my bow?
…that’s what I’m sometimes asked by violin beginners. Often there’s too much colophonization, which makes the sound of the instrument sharp and
15. June 2019 // Frequently asked questions, Instrument care & maintenance, Tips and tricks
How often should you go to the luthier as an amateur musician?
That’s a question I get asked a lot in my professional life. It’s not that easy to answer.
9. March 2019 // Instrument care & maintenance, Things to know
Damage to string instruments caused by care products
I am often asked how best to clean a violin…
18. August 2018 // Instrument care & maintenance, Latest news
Article by BR-Klassik on the subject of heat damage to musical instruments
Hier geht es zu einem link, mit dem Sie den Beitrag vom 14.08 von Denise Maurer anhören können
5. June 2017 // Instrument care & maintenance, Tips and tricks
How can I straighten my violin bridge?
It is necessary to check at regular intervals whether the bridge is still straight and straighten it again if necessary.
