Violin Basics

Troubleshooting Wittner Maelzel Metronomes

Having trouble with your Wittner Maelzel metronome?  Here are some common issues that customers experience, and recommended solutions: How do I wind my metronome? The winding key ships in the...

Troubleshooting Wittner Maelzel Metronomes

Having trouble with your Wittner Maelzel metronome?  Here are some common issues that customers experience, and recommended solutions: How do I wind my metronome? The winding key ships in the...

Metronome basics - why & how to use a metronome...

The metronome is vital in this process, to keep you disciplined about not playing too quickly, and to keep your tempo - whatever it is - steady.  As a beginner,...

Metronome basics - why & how to use a metronome...

The metronome is vital in this process, to keep you disciplined about not playing too quickly, and to keep your tempo - whatever it is - steady.  As a beginner,...

Review of Wittner Solid Wood Metronomes

We're looking today at Wittner's solid wood, mechanical metronomes. Wittner is a 3rd generation, family-owned, company. It was founded by a watch maker in 1895, in Germany.  They have a well-established...

Review of Wittner Solid Wood Metronomes

We're looking today at Wittner's solid wood, mechanical metronomes. Wittner is a 3rd generation, family-owned, company. It was founded by a watch maker in 1895, in Germany.  They have a well-established...

Selecting a Violin Bow

At the end of the day, the goal is to find a bow that is going to allow you to make the music that you want to make.  Let’s first...

Selecting a Violin Bow

At the end of the day, the goal is to find a bow that is going to allow you to make the music that you want to make.  Let’s first...

How to Change Violin Strings

If you've never changed violin strings before, find a professional to walk you through the process. Ask your teacher, or the people at your local string shop. They can show...

How to Change Violin Strings

If you've never changed violin strings before, find a professional to walk you through the process. Ask your teacher, or the people at your local string shop. They can show...

How to Clean Your Violin Bow Hair

You'll need some denatured alcohol, available from your local hardware store. (Careful, it's laced with poison to deter its use at frat parties, so keep out of children's reach.) You'll...

How to Clean Your Violin Bow Hair

You'll need some denatured alcohol, available from your local hardware store. (Careful, it's laced with poison to deter its use at frat parties, so keep out of children's reach.) You'll...