Violin
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Common Stringed Instrument Repairs
To shed a little light on the subject, here are some of the most common repairs we deal with in the Kennedy Violins instrument shop including the problem, how serious it is, and how it might be fixed.
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From Frog to Tip—How to Purchase an Orchestral Bow
When choosing a bow, it helps to know what the bow is made of. From there, you can decide what quality of fittings you’d prefer. But what if you don’t know what you’re looking for? Well, look no further! Welcome to Bows 101!
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Humidity and Your Stringed Instrument
The good news is, it is very easy and inexpensive to control the humidity conditions that your stringed instrument is subjected to. A simple device for your violin, viola, cello, bass, or guitar will keep it from getting too dry. Boveda and D’Addario also have humidity-control products. You have to re-wet them everyday or every…
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How to Return to The Violin After Years of Not Playing
At Kennedy Violins, we get calls all the time from people who want to get back to playing after taking a hiatus of several years. The one thing that these individuals have in common is that they regret not keeping up with the violin.
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How to Find Gigs: Musical Networking
Let me tell you, it doesn’t take much but confidence. You know you’re a good player, so put yourself out there! It takes a lot of work to be a marketable performer, but you can do it!