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How to Restring a Violin
It’s not as hard as you may think.
Cellos Rock!
It’s the secret sauce to many pop hits.
What’s the Difference Between Violin and Viola?
It’s not just a matter of size.
What’s the Difference Between Fiddle and Violin?
It’s all about the approach.
Eight Great Tips for Learning Violin
How to develop good habits for a lifetime of playing enjoyment.
Five More Things You May Not Know About String Instruments
From their origins to their construction, there’s a lot to learn.
Dedication to the Craft
Tina Guo on staying true to her creative convictions.
Going Electric
Five reasons why today’s orchestral string instruments aren’t always acoustic.
When Do You Need to Go to a Luthier?
How to keep your string instrument healthy and sounding great.
What Is a Fractional Size Violin?
There is a violin that’s sized right for you.
Five Benefits of Joining School Orchestra
Give your child the opportunity of a lifetime.
How to Prepare Your Child for School Orchestra
Navigating the first journey into musicianship.
SILENT™ and Electric String Instruments, Explained
They’re a whole new class of musical instruments.
How to Silently Practice Your String Instrument at Home
Maintain and improve your playing skills without disturbing your family or neighbors.
Reimagining the Way Student Violins Are Made
Computer-assisted craftsmanship makes Yamaha student violins easy to maintain
Winter Weather Care for Woodwind and String Instruments
Here’s what to do when the temperatures plummet.
Here’s What You Need to Know About Bows
The bow in your right hand is as important as the instrument in your left hand.
How to Select an Electric Upright Bass
Here’s what you need to know about EUBs.
Five Things You May Not Know About String Instruments
From violin to viola to cello … bass not included.
Electric Strings: The Power of Plugging In
Pedals, and how to use them.
Five Tips and Tricks for Motivating Your Child to Practice All Summer Long
Set your child up for success.
The Benefits of Bringing Electric Violin to Summer Camp
Finding new inspiration with your electric instrument.
Looking for a Student Violin? Here Are Six Important Questions to Ask
Put your child on the road to success with their first violin.
How to Choose the Best Amplifier for Your Electric String Instrument
It all comes down to sound and size.
Yes, You Can Play Classical on an Electric Violin!
How to become a one-person chamber ensemble.
Dare to be Different: Black Violin
Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop.
Does My Child Need a Better Violin Next Year?
Five ways to tell.
What’s That Weird Sound?
Five steps to diagnose common buzzing problems on your string instrument.
Feel Through Your Five Senses: The Development of the Yamaha SILENT Bass
An interview with award-winning Yamaha designer Shinya Tamura.
What’s the Difference Between a SILENT™ Violin and an Electric Violin?
Easy decision-making for violinists “going electric.”
Quick Peek: Yamaha Violin Custom Workshop
Take a tour of the Yamaha Violin Custom Workshop in Hamamatsu, Japan.
