Whether you're a violinist or violist, it's helpful to know what a viola clef is! When I first heard a viola and really listened, I thought maybe it would be another easy instrument to pick up after learning the violin. But after some further investigation, I found that this instrument that's so seemingly similar to [...]

From contemporary pop music to traditional classical music, there's so much romantic violin music out there. Today we'll look at 15 of the most romantic tunes through different genres of music that sound so sweet on the violin. If you're still in a romantic mood after Valentine's Day, you might want to listen to, or [...]

All about the violin hickey and how to prevent and treat it. Have you ever noticed an odd red irritation on the neck of a violinist? Ever wonder what it is? Or maybe you've started playing the violin, and now your friends are giving you weird looks and making odd assumptions about that deep red [...]

Discover what the different violin bow holds are! How you hold the bow while playing the violin is truly important. It can make a surprisingly big difference between sharp and smooth sounds, professional or beginner sounds. There are various violin bow holds that violinists and fiddlers use, and it is something that has been evolving [...]