advice
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13 JulRead more »
I have assisted countless violinists and violists of all skill levels trying out my instruments since the early 2000s. Over 92% of the trials are successful, resulting in elated customers who now have the right instrument for their budget and needs.
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14 AugRead more »
Let's explore the best way to determine the value of your instrument
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21 JulRead more »
As a courtesy to our customers, Fiddleheads posts all our PDFs on this convenient page
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14 JunRead more »
A resourceful Fiddleheads customer in Halifax, Nova Scotia, found her VN-102 violin's endpin and chin rest hardware was irritating her neck and collarbone. All she needed was an item already easily available to everyone during the Covid Era...
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16 AprRead more »
Watch out for fake labels, convincing replicas and other sleazy practices. Originally Published July 21, 2006; Updated April 2021.
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14 JanRead more »
Apartment-Dwellers and Parents of Newborns Rejoice for the Miraculous Invention that is the Violin Mute
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15 NovRead more »
A respected symphony violinist/music teacher/violin shop owner sheds light on the delicate issue of purchasing a violin or other stringed instrument
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10 MayRead more »
This advice is useful for adjusting a violin or viola Bon Musica shoulder rest and applies to all sizes and for all players.
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23 JanRead more »
Fiddleheads' Owner explains the necessity in using three devices recommended to supporting our violin hold (Chin Rest, Padding, Shoulder Rest) for better support and to minimize discomfort or even pain as you play.
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20 AprRead more »
There are countless players who cannot or prefer not to play violin the "traditional" or "right-handed" way for a variety of reasons.
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