Questions & Answers

Category » String Instruments - Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses

There were 8 articles found in this category:

1. The String Quartet
   The string quartet is an ensemble made up of four string instruments, two violins and viola and cello. The string quartet is the most prominent chamber music ensembles in classical music and is also seen as the most important form of chamber music. Most major composers, from the late 18th centur ...
2. String Instrument Sizing Chart
   Violin Sizing Chart Size Body Total Width 4/4 full size 14 23.5 7.5 7/8 violin 13.5 22.5 7.25 ¾ three quartet 13 21.75 7 ½ half size 12.5 20.5 6.75 ¼ quartet size 11.5 18.75 6 1/8 one eight 10.25 17.25 5.5 1/10 one tenth 9.25 16 ...
3. How to help performance nerves
   Performance Nerves As musicians we go through life always worrying about what other people think of our playing, we have expectations to meet not only of ourselves but of our peers and teachers. It is something most of us will never escape and is one of the main reasons why many of us become so ...
4. How to practice
   Practice can be seen as a very daunting task to many musicians these days, regardless of your age and experience. Below are some ideas to consider when preparing to practice: Make sure you are in the right frame of mind for practice. If you're not in a good head space you may find it hard to co ...
5. How to practice scales
   Scales are such an important part of learning a string instrument. There are so many different rewards for practicing scales if you are willing to put in the hours to learn them. They are great for learning key signatures, learning new notes, master difficult fingering combinations and shifts, a ...
6. When should my child start learning an instrument?
   A common question asked by so many parents these days is what age should a child start learning an instrument. In my opinion it is when the child wants to start learning. There is no point forcing a child to practice when they don't have any desire to learn. This would most likely have the oppos ...
7. History of the Violin Family
   The modern violin, viola, and cello are all members of the violin family. The violin family has a long history, which can be traced back hundreds of years. Various types of 2,3 and 4 string fiddles exist in many different cultures all over the world. During the middle ages in Europe, two types ...
8. Cello Basics
   The violoncello, usually abbreviated to cello, is a bowed stringed instrument. A member of the violin family, tuned an octave below the viola. The cello is used as a solo instrument, in chamber music, and as a member of the string section of an orchestra. The name cello is an abbreviation of th ...