Babaco LLC

A man playing the violin in front of some books.

5 Ways to Improve Violin Tone

Bow Pressure The pressure you apply on the bow affects the tonal quality of your violin. Since the first finger on your bowing hand applies the majority of pressure, to improve violin tone practice improving your control of the pressure you use on each bow stroke by alternately increasing and reducing the pressure you apply…

Two violins are sitting side by side on a table.

7 Steps to Distinguish Between Violas and Violins

December 21, 2017  The Violin and the Viola are both members of the string instrument family, they look quite similar and are both held under the chin and played with bows. While the two instruments look alike and in fact are close cousins, there are quite a few differences that make them stand out from…

A bow with a wooden handle and metal tip.

How to choose a good violin bow

Choosing a good violin bow is essential but can be very confusing as well. Before you step into a violin shop or hit the buy button, there are a few factors you should consider first. Types of Materials The three basic materials used in bow sticks are brazilwood, pernambuco, and carbon fiber. Brazilwood is a generic…

A drawing of a boy holding a stick.

How to choose the correct size Violin

*Approximate sizing and measurements. Exact size/dimensions will vary from maker to maker. Note that 1 inch = 2.54 cm Violin Size Chart Age of Player Player’s Arm Length Violin Size Violin Length(Body and Total) Bow Length 12 years and up 23” (59cm) and longer 4/4 full size 14” (35.5cm) and 23”-23.5” (60cm) 29.5” (75cm) 9-12…

A man playing the violin in front of a window.

Why Your Violin Does Not Work/Produce Sound?

December 21, 2017  Often times, we receive buyer’s email saying “The violin is defective, it is not working.” “My violin is not making any sound.” Your violin surely will not product any sound, because: 1. Every violin we sell is brand new, never been played before. 2. Your bow has not been rosined, why we…