Mark O’Connor is one of the most well-known and respected violinists in the world. Watch the video of Mark O’Connors performing ‘Boil ’em Cabbage Down’
Category: Strings
BowTonic and WoodTonic
Cellist, composer, inventor, and instrument restorer DaVid Pineda-Huezo has created two products to help keep string instruments and their bows in tip-top shape.
37 Violin Pieces You Like to Play
This book of 37 violin solos with piano accompaniment contains favorites like “Air on the G String” (Bach), “La Serenata” (Braga)… It included accompaniment CDs have tempo adjustment software to slow them down for learning.
Side by Side: Amateur Orchestra Musicians Get a Chance to Play with the Pros
were united in CSO’s Side by Side, a special program where members of the community were invited to play major repertoire alongside their professional classical music counterparts
VLF2 Eastman Fiddle Outfit
Excellent playability, mellow tone, subtle response, and dynamic projection make the VLF2 Eastman Fiddle Outfit a perfect fit for any fiddler
Get Back To Playing: End Your Back Pain
The second most common reason why people visit their doctor is back pain. In fact, about 65 million Americans suffer from back pain. Whether you play drums, guitar, violin, or trombone, you are at risk of developing back pain. As a musician, it can have a severe detrimental effect on your ability to enjoy playing.
Mic Techniques 101
Incorrect miking could turn a pristine guitar sound to mud or a gleaming Bach trumpet could end up sounding like a kazoo. Read our Mic Techniques guide.
Breedlove Mandolins
Breedlove Premier Series Mandolins are handcrafted in the US for working musicians and serious hobbyists.
Penny Brill: The Healing Power of Music
Penny Brill felt that music had aided her recovery so much that, after she was well again, she made it her mission to help other people through music.
Magic Fluke Cricket
This from Magic Fluke Cricket features wood neck and fingerboard mounted on a plastic body. Just launched this year, Cricket is a durable, versatile travel instrument for seasoned violinists, or a great starter instrument for beginners. Its three-way adjustable chin and shoulder rest has a unique design that allows comfortable playablity. “Because plastics can be engineered to have properties close to wood, acoustics can be very similar and in some cases enhanced,” says Dale Webb, Cricket designer and owner/founder of Magic Fluke.