Buyer's guides

Differences Between Bows

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Differences Between Bows
What are the differences between bows for violin, viola, cello and bass and why do they vary so much in price?

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A Quick Guide to Covers Bags & Cases for Instruments

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A Quick Guide to Covers Bags & Cases for Instruments
Deciding on whether to buy a case, soft padded gig bag or simply a cover is an important question for anyone that owns a musical instrument.

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What is a Bass Bar on a Violin and What Does it Do?

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What is a Bass Bar on a Violin and What Does it Do?
The Bass-bar on a violin is 'hopefully' never seen by the violinist (unless they are a luthier), but what is it for?

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Where is the Soundpost on a Violin and what is it for?

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Where is the Soundpost on a Violin and what is it for?
The Soundpost, often referred to as the Soulpost (a lovely term for the role it plays in a violin) but what is it for?

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Buying your First Flute

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Buying your First Flute

An introduction to buying a flute for the first time, with an explanation of the different types.

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