The history of violin playing is populated with overachievers, savants, and genius. While undoubtedly there are many great violin players who we will, sadly, never get to hear, below are some of the players we know have had a huge impact on the instrument: Sarah Chang Sarah Chang was born to South Korean immigrants Myoung-Jun […]
What is Chamber Music?
Definition Designed for small ensembles of between two to eight players, allowing each instrument to carry a unique voice to a piece, Chamber music is what some have referred to as the music of friends. Structurally, scores for Chamber music is meant to be created for intimate gatherings, playable by amateur musicians so, by convention, […]
The History of the Violin
It’s a figure of romance, intrigue, and tragedy. Since it’s earliest beginnings the violin has inspired and captivated musicians and listeners alike. But the history of the violin is far from straightforward and involves dynastic rises and falls, the likes of which are exemplified in museums around the world. Prehistory Many musicologists believe that the […]
Best Violin Brands: Top 5 for Those on a Budget
As an iconic symbol of classical music, it is not surprising that Violins can also be one the most expensive instruments out there. The best violin brands, such as Stradivarius and Edgar Russ can fetch tens of thousands. Some famous violins, especially those that have been handed down for centuries are worth millions at private […]
A Guide to How Musical Instruments are Grouped?
To understand how an instrument works you need only to take a look at how they are constructed and the player physically interacts with them. Below you’ll find how musical instruments are grouped into 5 major families. Brass As the name suggests, this family of instruments is mostly made of brass. Some scholars, however, have […]