http://www.123musicalinstrument.com/blog Well informed buyer will make wise choice! Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:24:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en This task is moderately difficult but if you do like to rehair your violin bow please follow the steps below. Best of all you don't need special tools but you do need a comb and a gas burner or alcohol lamp. There are three major steps to accomplish this task. Prepare ... http://www.123musicalinstrument.com/blog/how-to-rehair-or-restring-a-violin-bow/ Violin comes in 8 different sizes: 4/4 (also called Full size), 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/10, 1/16. 4/4 size being the biggest and 1/16 size being the smallest. All adults, regardless of their size, use the 4/4 violin. There is another uncommon size, 7/8, usually used by female professional violinist who wants a full-size ... http://www.123musicalinstrument.com/blog/how-to-size-a-violin-for-a-child/ Putting Together your Clarinet: Step 1: Just get acquainted with your new instrument. Look at the pieces and take note at how fragile it is. Your instrument is either made out of plastic or wood. Study the different parts of the clarinet and learn the names. For now you can ... http://www.123musicalinstrument.com/blog/35/ What do I need to start learning the violin? A desire to learn, patience and a violin are the three attributes you need. Before you engage in lessons, do a trial lesson. Set aside some time to practice. At what age should I start? As early as you can, when a child enters ... http://www.123musicalinstrument.com/blog/student-violin-faq/ READ BEFORE USING YOUR NEW VIOLIN: New bow must be rosined for at least ten minutes before use, otherwise it will not make any sound on the violin Bridge should be in place, in line with the imaginary line between the middle points of the two F holes Strings must be tuned before ... http://www.123musicalinstrument.com/blog/violin-newbie-must-know/