What can you give a musician for Christmas? Here are 9 helpful tips and suggestions for violinists, violists and cellists.
20. November 2021
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Tips and tricks
9 gift ideas for musicians for Christmas
14. October 2021
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Frequently asked questions,
Tips and tricks
11 tips for stress-free violin practicing in the home
How to motivate yourself and your children to practice the violin despite annoying neighbors…
11. September 2021
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Frequently asked questions,
Things to know
Learning the cello for children
The 8 most important tips if your child wants to learn the cello and you want to give them the best possible support
21. August 2021
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Buying instruments,
Frequently asked questions,
Renting
Which violin is good for a beginner?
I am often asked this question by adult beginners, but also by parents whose children would like to learn the violin.
29. May 2021
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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.
10. April 2021
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Buying instruments,
Things to know
What is the best way to go about buying a violin?
Here are a few thoughts on the subject
Many paths lead to the goal:
The path to owning an instrument is as varied as the people themselves.
13. February 2021
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Frequently asked questions,
Instrument care & maintenance
when-do-you-have-to-have-the-fretboard-pulled-off
Here you can find out everything you need to know:
Fingerboards are usually made of ebony, a very hard wood.
16. January 2021
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Frequently asked questions,
Things to know,
Tips and tricks
What do I have to pay attention to when I put on a new string?
here you can find out how to do it:
When stringing a new string, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
3. December 2020
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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:
14. November 2020
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Frequently asked questions,
Tips and tricks,
What can I do if …
The fingerboard has come loose
What can you do?
The fingerboard on an instrument can come loose, either completely or only partially.
This can have various causes,
10. October 2020
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Tips and tricks,
What can I do if …
Jeans rub off on the cello
How can such damage be avoided? Heavy sweating can cause blue discoloration at the point of contact between the leg and the cello.
6. June 2020
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Tips and tricks,
What can I do if …
Violin keeps going out of tune
9. May 2020
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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
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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
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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
8. February 2020
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Things to know
Seven misconceptions about the violin
Here is an article by Antonia Morin from BR-Klassik about the most popular misconceptions about the violin:
11. January 2020
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Latest news
Perfect sound – The wood of the bow makers
Documentation about the work of the I.P.C.I. Germany
15. June 2019
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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
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Instrument care & maintenance,
Things to know
Damage to string instruments caused by care products
I am often asked how best to clean a violin…
17. November 2018
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Latest news
A violin from the attic – how much is it actually worth?
or in the cellar or as an heirloom from grandma, lovingly guarded like a treasure.
