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Demystifying the Stringed Instrument Bridge
A simple piece of maple wood might look less important than the showier body, strings, scroll or bow of a violin. But the bridge is critical to the sound.
Read MoreBaroque Stringed Instrument Bows Versus “Modern” Bows
While appearing to be less complex than the violin itself, the bow and its evolution since the 17th century illustrate how “the stick” had distinct advantages.
Read MoreThe Violins of Jascha Heifetz
His hands may have created the most beautiful music of the 20th century. But in an instant, Heifetz risked it all to save a timeless, priceless violin.
Read MoreBaroque Musical Instruments vs. Modern Stringed Instruments
The interplay of historical events and inventive instrument making – violins providing the best example – led the transition from one period to the next.
Read MoreStringed Instruments: When to Change the Strings
Whether for the violin, cello, viola or string bass, knowing proper string maintenance can reduce the chances of a mid-performance break.
Read MoreThe History of Rosin and Stringed Instruments
Both rosin and music produced by strings go back thousands of years. When the two came together is uncertain, but it’s easy to understand why.
Read MoreThe Famous – or Infamous – Thefts of Stradivarius Violins
Despite the difficulty thieves might find reselling famous works of the master luthier, history shows that Stradivariuses hold enduring attraction to thieves.
Read MoreFine Musical Instrument Appraisal: Factors to Consider
The search for identity and value in fine stringed and other instruments is its own treasure hunt. Several factors matter – including how it sounds.
Read MoreDemystifying Harmonics of Stringed Instruments
Instruments like violins and cellos produce harmonic tone vibrations, involuntarily or by intent, from strings other than the string being played.
Read MoreThe Violinmaking School of Venice
Venice stood apart from the other Italian city-states, a blend of culture and art from a bigger world beyond southern Europe. Violins from there reflect this.
Read MoreThe Violins of Yehudi Menuhin
The prodigy Menuhin had a taste for the best violins in the world, and his virtuosity made him deserving thereof. For all he was given he also gave in kind.
Read MoreThe Violinmaking School of Brescia
Political of the Renaissance ordered northern Italian cities in violinmaking. But bubonic plague hit Brescia a little harder as most of its luthiers perished.
Read MoreThe Lowdown on Fine Instrument Investing
Rare musical instruments as investments are attractive because a growing wealth market appreciates the finite supply of fine violins and other instruments.
Read MoreiPhone 12 can be launched on 13 October 2020 with mini variant
Apple can launch iPhone 12 on 13 October which support 5G internet connectivity, with mini affordable variant, booking will starts from 16 October.
Read MoreDemystifying the Violin Bridge
The bridge in all stringed instruments is a simple, unheralded part that transfers vibrations from the strings to the instrument body. It’s all physics!
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