Who Invented the Violin?
by Mark Landson
Follow the road from the earliest known string instruments to the development of the modern violin...
Who Invented the Violin?
by Mark Landson
Follow the road from the earliest known string instruments to the development of the modern violin...
History of the Violin Bow
by Mark Landson
The use of a bow to play stringed instruments like the violin goes back at least to China around 800 AD. We take for granted our current style, but the bow has come a long way, baby!
What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin?
by Mark Landson
Is the difference between a fiddle and a violin simply one of perception, and if so, when did that happen? Actually, the history of the two words and styles is a lot deeper than you may think...
Knoll Violin Bows: Are They Worth the Money?
by Mark Landson
Mid priced pernambuco bows like Alfred Knoll bows seem like a good step between cheap student bows and a more expensive professional type model bow. Are they worth the money?
How to Keep Your String Instrument in Good Condition
by Mark Landson
The great violinist Paganini is said to have never wiped off the rosin from his violin. But if you care about not letting your violin's condition and value deteriorate, here's what to do to keep it looking and sounding great.
Common Violin Repairs and Embarrassing True Stories
by Mark Landson
I have some funny stories of accidents I've had with violins. Well, they were funny in hind sight! But at the time not so much... Here's some good info on some common repairs that you might need, and how to find someone good to do them.
How Heat and Humidity Affect Your Violin
by Mark Landson
If you ask, "Is it OK to leave my violin in the car while I eat at a restaurant?" Just substitute "Grandma" for "violin", and then you'll have the answer...
What's the difference between a fiddle and a violin?
by Mark Landson
Is the difference between a fiddle and a violin simply one of perception, and if so, when did that happen? Actually, the history of the two words and styles is a lot deeper than you may think...
Knoll Violin Bows: Are They Worth the Money?
by Mark Landson
Mid priced pernambuco bows like Alfred Knoll bows seem like a good step between cheap student bows and a more expensive professional type model bow. Are they worth the money?
How to Keep Your String Instrument in Good Condition
by Mark Landson
The great violinist Paganini is said to have never wiped off the rosin from his violin. But if you care about not letting your violin's condition and value deteriorate, here's what to do to keep it looking and sounding great.
Common Violin Repairs and Embarrassing True Stories
by Mark Landson
I have some funny stories of accidents I've had with violins. Well, they were funny in hind sight! But at the time not so much... Here's some good info on some common repairs that you might need, and how to find someone good to do them.
History of the Violin Bow
by Mark Landson
The use of a bow to play stringed instruments like the violin goes back at least to China around 800 AD. We take for granted our current style, but the bow has come a long way, baby!
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Articles in Home | Violins And Bows
The Ultimate Functional Art
by Mark Landson, Editor in Chief
Do you wonder where the violin comes from? Was there one person who invented the violin, or did it develop slowly over time?
This is the topic we look at in the lead story this time in the Violin Space.
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