Musical instruments have existed in one form or another for many thousands of years. There were several stringed instruments made before violins, but some of them are so ancient that modern scholars hardly know anything about them, having only seen them depicted in artwork or written record. The violin has existed in its current form since the 16-th century. The first Violin makers were Italians who were probably influenced by other ancient stringed instruments from around the world. Some of the violins precursors date back several thousand years. The ravanstron, rebec, and rabab are ancient stringed...

Learning how to play the violin can be a difficult but rewarding experience. Playing the violin takes a large amount of knowledge and skill. Violinists must know how to hold the violin, how to finger the notes, and how to sound the notes. Holding the violin properly is very important. If a violinist holds the instrument incorrectly, it will be uncomfortable and more difficult to play. The left arm is curved underneath the body around over the neck, so that the hand and fingers are over the strings. The chin rest is placed between the left shoulder and chin. The right arm is then brought up in front...

Nearly all violinists are well versed in reading sheet music. There are literally thousands, if not millions of musical pieces for violinists to play. Violin sheet music is available for a wide range of classical music, including pieces written by composers like Beethoven and Mozart to contemporary pieces by Phillip Glass. Other violinists play bluegrass music or even rock and roll songs. People can either buy violin sheet music at music stores or online, or they can find free violin sheet music from many websites. Sheet music appears on one of two clefs, either the bass clef or the treble clef....

You are about to receive some good news in the form of guitar maintenance tips. Why should you consider guitar maintenance tips good news? Guitars are very expensive and it only makes sense that you follow guitar maintenance tips so that you can preserve your investment. While playing your guitar is your main focus, you should also concentrate on preserving your instrument so that you can continue to play it for years to come. Guitar maintenance doesn’t have to be an involved chore. Just following the few guitar maintenance tips listed here can ensure that your instrument will be there for...

No one could really pinpoint the exact year as to when the guitar was created. The lute, harp and lyre are the three stringed instruments from which guitars evolved. The features of guitars vary for each musical period. The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments today to bring out soothing music or to perk up one’s energy level. Bands and gigs will not be complete without guitars. Guitars are also used as a means to free hidden and unexpressed feelings and emotions or it can as well be a medium to spend time meaningfully together with loved ones and peers. There are various...

As a vocal coach, I hear it all the time. I love to sing but when I do, I get hoarse and need to shout to be heard after only a few hours. Some days I just want to give up. What am I doing wrong? What can I do about it? Sadly, this is an all too common problem for many singers. The good news is that it is not your fault. Many people sing from a place of passion without having the control to protect their voice. We are encouraged to do so from other musicians, choir leaders, friends, our audience etc. Oh yes, and because we love to belt out our favorite tunes. It is no wonder we forget...