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As with most comparisons, knowing which is more difficult will almost always be subjective. After all, what may be hard for some may be easy for others. There are, however, comparisons with clear winners, and this may be true for learning the violin versus learning the guitar. A quick search on the web will probably … Read more
What’s the best violin case? This question doesn’t have a clear-cut answer. The best violin case for you is the one that fits your needs, preferences, and way of life. But if you’re wondering whether Gewa Jaeger Oblong is the best violin case for you, I wrote this piece to explain why I personally think … Read more
Whether you’re shopping for a new fiddle student, a budding musician, or someone with a deep and abiding passion for the instrument, you’ll probably come across the same questions and considerations when shopping for the fiddle player in your life. Fortunately, there are a ton of great, unique, and affordable gifts for the fiddle player … Read more
The question of ‘is violin harder than guitar?’ is weirdly a common one. People compare the violin to the guitar because they are both string instruments. They’re similar in a lot of ways but they also have some large differences. The violin uses four strings which are bowed while the guitar has six strings that … Read more
While the fiddle and violin are often used interchangeably, the style of music being played often determines the construction. Fiddles differ from classical violins in that they sometimes have a flatter bridge arch, allowing for boisterous fiddle playing styles, such as the bariolage. When someone plays the fiddle, they are said to be fiddling. A … Read more
