By Trà My Nguyên There are days when I wake up and feel the violin calling to me – the promise of a new tone, a smoother shift, a deeper vibrato. Then there are days when just opening the case feels like a chore. If you’re learning the violin, you probably know this exact feeling:…
by Mae Marabella Since the emergence of the violin, composers from all eras and nationalities have created beautiful works with melodies that would be deeply loved for centuries to come. The pieces listed below feature the soaring beauty of silky violin tone. While this list does not come close to representing even a fraction of…
By ViolinLab.com Tone is the voice of the violin, and by controlling our “voice”, we communicate emotion, shape phrases, and create musical meaning. While tone is often thought of as a mysterious quality that “just happens” with experience, the good news is that tone production is a craft. It’s the result of understanding physical principles,…
by Pablo Fayad One of the greatest advantages of learning the violin as an adult is the ability to fully appreciate not just the instrument itself, but also the vast and rich musical culture that surrounds it. With years of musical exposure and a deeper understanding of artistry, adult learners often develop a keen appreciation…
