IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This bow was made by Albert H. Karr ...

It is a sound evocative of high school: the characteristic squeak of sneakers on a basketball court. UK readers may, however, ...

Rudolf Pilsel has made 25 cellos, 35 violas, more than 100 violins and hundreds of bows since the age of 20 An instrument and bow maker has said an absence of training and ban on materials threatens ...

Scottish fiddling may be distinguished from other folk fiddling styles by its particular precision of execution and energy in the delivery, for example, the rendering ...

The violin bow has long been a fascination for guitar players. It was Eddie Philips of the Creation who started it all, before Jimmy Page made it a cultural totem. Now there is a bow that you can buy ...

At first glance the violin and the viola are tricky to tell apart. Both are string instruments, both are played on the shoulder with a bow, and both can be a little painful when played by a beginner.

Abstract: A key step in learning the violin is mastering control over various bowing techniques since the drawing of the violin bow directly influences the sound quality produced. As it is important ...

Learning to play the violin can feel daunting. Whether you’re just starting, or perhaps picking it back up for the first time since childhood, you’ll need to acquaint yourself (or re-acquaint yourself ...