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Violin Tips
Luan Amorim April 24, 2026
How to Buy a Violin: A Complete Guide for Serious Musicians

How to Buy a Violin: A Complete Guide for Serious Musicians Thinking about upgrading your violin, or purchasing your very first serious instrument? It's thrilling, isn’t it, but let's face it: it can also be intimidating. With so many options in terms of price point, quality, and configuration, where do you start? Whether you are […]

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About Violins
Luiz Amorim April 24, 2026
Viola vs Violin: 5 Main Differences Between These Instruments

The viola and violin may look alike, but their differences run deep. From size and tuning to tone and character, each has a unique voice that defines its role in music. At first glance, it’s easy to mistake a viola for a violin. Their graceful wooden curves and glossy varnish are nearly identical to the untrained eye. But […]

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Violin Tips
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
Let’s Talk About Violin Materials: Accessories, Tips & Rosin

What every violinist should know about is that you can get the most out of your playing experience when you know your instrument better. We are talking about the violin's materials: accessories, essential tips, and rosin. Some are quite necessary, some are basics, but all of them are worth knowing about! The violin is a […]

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Violin Tips
Luan Amorim April 24, 2026
Understanding the Perils of High Action on Stringed Instruments

How do you figure out that the Strings on your instrument are set too high for you? Stringed instruments like violins and guitars have specific string adjustments, which are mandatory for good sound quality. The strings of a violin or guitar, if set too high or too low, can completely change the rhythm and tune […]

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Violin Tips
Amorim Fine Violins April 24, 2026
Violin Shop Online: Should you buy from it or not?

Violin Shop Online, what to know about it? Are you looking to buy a violin? Should you purchase it online or go to a local store? Well, there are benefits and drawbacks to both. However, buying online can bring more facilities.  We all know how it is before buying your new violin, no one wants […]

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About Violins
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
What Violin Size Do I Need?

What Violin Size Do I Need? You must have come across people playing the violin, but did you know that the correct size matters a lot? Having the precise size in your hand is crucial as the player should be comfortable while playing it, and their body experiences no kind of strain whether the musical […]

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About Violins
Amorim Fine Violins April 24, 2026
How to Choose Your First Quality Violin: A Guide for Students and Parents

How to Choose Your First Quality Violin: A Guide for Students and Parents Since you’ve searched for this blog, it is evident that either your child is showing interest in learning to play the violin or has been enrolled in a music class where the teachers have requested that the parents buy quality instruments to […]

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String
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
How to Choose the Right Violin Strings

How to Choose the Right Violin Strings — Gut, Synthetic, Steel, And Plated E-Strings Have you ever asked yourself how two violins can sound worlds apart, even when the same artist plays them? Usually, the reason behind this is something small but mighty: the strings. Deciding on the finest violin strings isn't just a matter of […]

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Bows
Gaian Amorim April 24, 2026
Violin Bow Care: How Often to Replace Bow Hair?

Violin Bow Care Have you struggled to achieve the same rich sound that made you fall in love with your instrument? If so, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Many new stringed instrument owners don’t realize that proper violin bow maintenance plays a crucial role in preserving the beautiful tone they expect from their instrument. One way […]

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Bows
Amorim Fine Violins April 24, 2026
Violin Bow Techniques

Mastering the Bow: Essential Violin Bow Techniques for Expressive String Playing  If the violin sings through its strings, it is its bows through which it speaks. To the naive observer, bowing may seem simply a technical means to produce sound, but only a skilled violist knows that it is the origin of all expression. Bowing […]

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