Fun & Entertainment
Rob Landes Sends a Violin to Space
Can a Franz Hoffmann Amadeus violin survive space travel? Rob Landes finds out.
Fun & Entertainment
Can a Glue Stick be used as Violin Rosin?
Surely nothing can go grown when we bring Jack into a room with arts and crafts.
Fun & Entertainment
Old vs. New Violins: Can You Hear the Difference?
We compared old and new violins to see if we could really hear the difference. Can you?
Educational Corner
Carbon Fiber vs Wood Bows
Can Shar Music's own staff hear the difference between the two?
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Seven Essential Pieces of Violin Music To Learn
What violin music is most essential to learn? Here are seven pieces we recommend for intermediate or advanced violinists, including composers from Beethoven to Philip Glass.
What's the Best Music Stand?
Internet, we thought you'd never ask. But first you should rephrase that question: What's the best music stand for me? That's right. Like most things in life, there isn't a single best music stand out there, but there are stands that are great for particular uses, depending on factors such as sturdiness and portability.
Memphis Shakedown: How Blues Fiddle Changed 20th Century Popular Music
When one closes their eyes to picture their archetype of a blues musician, most see someone with a guitar. This isn't too surprising: from Charley Patton to Bonnie Raitt, the guitar has been central to blues music throughout its recorded history.
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Shoulder Rest or Not? What Every Violinist and Violist Should Know
Should violinists and violists use a shoulder rest? Explore the pros, cons, and history of this modern accessory to make the best choice for your body, style, and sound.
Interviews
Excellence in Music: An Interview with Laurie Niles
We recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Laurie Niles from Violinist.com during the 2024 ASTAxSuzuki Convention.
Poetjournalist-in-Residence
Aaron Dworkin's "Musicality"
"Musicality" by Poetjournalist-in-Residence, Aaron Dworkin encompasses the nuance that exists in the balance between technique and soul.