June 3, 2025, 4:26 PM · A perfect, rapid whole bow stroke is a beautiful coordination of speed, varying hand force from frog to tip, and control of bow angle by using circular motions of the shoulder, ...

AT the age of 60, Belfast academic Derek McCormick has literally added a new string to his bow. He has retired from his job as a cancer researcher at Queen's University to become a full time violin ...

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Which violin bows are best? Whether you’re new to playing violin or an experienced master, using the appropriate bow can make or break your performance. While the factors that go into the sound and ...

[Martin], of the YouTube channel [WinterGatan], recently uploaded a video tour of the Phonoliszt Violina, an orchestrion, or a machine that plays music that sounds as though an orchestra is playing.

Ever wanted to play several string instruments at once? Well, now you (kind of) can... An Australian bow-maker has developed a hinged bow, allowing solo violinists to play several strings at once.

Who knew the venerable violin still had surprises in store for us, after nearly 500 years as one of the leading voices in music? An Australian master archetier, or bow-maker, has built a simple device ...