A frequent issue for beginners is varying finger placement on the string. Switching between three fingers under the nock and split-finger positioning leads to inconsistent arrow trajectory. Commit to ...

Jing Sun’s journey as a violinist, educator, and researcher is one marked not only by technical proficiency but also by a quiet, persistent search for meaning through music. Her career has unfolded ...

Abstract: In this article, an imitation learning framework is innovatively developed for robot skills learning in violin bowing. The introduction of dynamic movement primitives (DMPs) to model motion ...

Jiaohu (角胡) is a distinctive two-stringed fiddle, integral to the musical traditions of the Gelao, Miao, and Dong ethnic groups in Guangxi, China. Known among the Gelao people as “博角尼,” which ...

When it comes to playing the viola, musicians understand that finding the ideal instrument is crucial. However, many underestimate the significance of selecting the bow. The bow plays a role in ...

1. Choose the right violin size: Select a violin suited to your age, arm length, and hand size. Children generally require smaller violins. 2. Get a tuner and rosin: Use a chromatic tuner to tune your ...

Abstract: A key step in learning the violin is mastering control over various bowing techniques since the drawing of the violin bow directly influences the sound quality produced. As it is important ...

In today’s article we make a comparison on the level of difficulty of two of the most popular instruments among music learners: the guitar and the violin. In order to find out which is the hardest one ...

August 30, 2022, 5:48 PM · Staccato is a good example of a basic bow stroke that needs to be pure and focused. The beginning and the ending of each staccato stroke have the same requirements as a ...

March 1, 2022, 9:55 PM · One violin teacher who was popular in the late 20th century had a particular expectation of his students – they were instructed to use as much bow as possible. If you contrast ...