Follow the road from the earliest known string instruments to the development of the modern violin...

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!

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...

Stephen Foster was America's first great songwriter, and one of the first tragic victims of America's music industry. His wonderful melodies live on, still known over 140 years after his death.

Many times students are holding the violin in a very uncomfortable position, making it impossible to improve their technique. Here's a guide to finding the right one for each player.

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?

Find out what some of the great virtuosos of the past 40 years have to say about the state of string performance today in this fascinating documentary. Underwritten by the Library of Congress, and moderated by Eugene Istomin, participants include Joseph Kalichstein, Claude Frank, Sharon Robinson, Yo-Yo Ma, Lynn Harrell, Arnold Steinhardt, Jaime Laredo, and Pamela
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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.

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.

Traveling with a violin can require a bit of planning ahead, depending on where you are headed and how you're getting there. Be sure that you are in the know on the latest restrictions.

A buzz or rattle in your violin suddenly appears - sometimes at the worst time! OK, calm down and find the solution to the madness...

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...

John Philip Sousa is well known for his famous patriotic marches and melodies. But he also wrote a riveting short story about a violinist who makes a pact with the devil to win over a mysterious girl's heart.

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Learn how to submit articles on the Violin Space! It's easy and it's fun!

If you have questions about public domain works and copyright, here is some good information.

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When you contribute a teaching points article to the Violin Space, you can mark up a piece of public domain music with your fingerings or editions and include it with your article. When students or other teachers download the music for the tutorial, your name and info can be included! Learn how to include audio or video with your article as well.

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