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About Violins
Gaian Amorim April 27, 2026
6 Things To Help You Choose Your New Violin

Choosing your new violin can be a challenging process. This is due to many factors that include the violin's shape, your budget, your goal as a musician, etc.  To figure out the kind of model, sound, and for what purpose you are acquiring a new instrument sounds a bit overwhelming. The violin is an extraordinary […]

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Violin Tips
Luan Amorim April 27, 2026
Buying a violin: our top tips when looking for the best violin.

Playing the violin is a challenging yet rewarding musical ability. We’re sure you’ve come across hundreds of instruments and you may be wondering what to look for when buying a violin. Violins come in all shapes, sizes, and their own unique history. The best violin for me may not be the best one for you. To […]

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Bows
Gaian Amorim April 27, 2026
Violin Bow Rehair Service at Amorim Fine Violins

Violin Bow Rehair Service The care and maintenance of your violin, viola, and cello are key to having them in tip-top playing condition. However, an underestimated but important part of your instrument maintenance is actually the bow itself. Your bow plays a significant role in the impact of sound and playability of your instrument — making violin bow […]

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Violin Tips
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
Your Violin Weather Guide: Violin Tips to Learn How To Protect Your Violin

Knowing how you can best take care of your violin, is important! Learn the basics of violin care if you want to maximize its lifetime. Violins are sensible to weather fluctuations and need to be protected from temperature and humidity changes. Therefore, violin tips regarding the weather are crucial.  Whether you are traveling with your violin or just taking […]

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Violin Tips
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
Violin Player Guide: 4 Things You Should Be Doing

As a violin player, there are some things you should do to keep your violin in top condition. These are also known as maintenance tasks, and all violins need them. Your violin will be better suited for you if you learn how to perform these maintenance tasks. To get the most out of your instrument, taking good […]

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About Violins
Amorim Fine Violins April 24, 2026
Understanding Open Seams in Musical Instruments

Understanding Open Seams in Musical Instruments Have your musical instruments like violin, viola, or cello, stop producing the same quality of sound that they used to make? The biggest reason behind this issue comes in the form of open seams which not only affects the sound of your instrument but also its structural integrity. Having an understanding […]

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Violin Tips
Luiz Amorim April 24, 2026
Our top 7 Classical Violin pieces to learn and know about

The violin is a beautiful instrument used by music maestros since the 16th century. It is no surprise that when we hear the word fiddle, both Paganini and Mozart come to mind. Here are our top 7 classical violin pieces to learn on the violin. Mozart - Sonata No. 17 in C Mozart’s penultimate sonata […]

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String
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Change Strings on Violin, Viola, or Cello

How to Change Strings on Violin, Viola, or Cello Whether you're a beginner or an experienced musician, knowing how to change strings on violin, viola, or cello is essential for maintaining sound quality and playability. Fresh strings bring out the best in your instrument and ensure it stays in optimal condition. This step-by-step guide covers removing old […]

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About Violins
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
Your Violin Setup: How to Pick The Right Accessories

There is a lot that comes with playing the violin, the practice, dedication, the music, and understanding of your instrument: the Violin Setup! Learning about the violin accessories will allow you to choose the proper fitting, and consequently, you will get a better violin for you. The process of setting up a stringed instrument is crucial to […]

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Violin Tips
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
How Do You Take Care of a Violin?

How Do You Take Care of a Violin? Wondering how do you take care of a violin to ensure its longevity and preserve its exquisite sound quality? Your violin is not just an instrument; it's a work of art and a musical companion that deserves proper care and attention. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through […]

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