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Using the Fine TunersStudent instruments typically have fine tuners for all four strings. Professional instruments are setup with only one fine tuner, on the E string. To adjust the pitch, simply turn the tuner dial - clockwise to raise the pitch, counter-clockwise to lower it (righty tighty, lefty loosy).

We recommend a few good quality brands that you can find under the beginner violins range of our store.

Our best-selling beginner violins are the Prelude, Arioso and Virtuoso ranges.

If you prefer a European-made violin, the Gliga range, handcrafted in Romania, is the most popular.

The gum-like substance in rosin is applied to the bow in order to generate friction between the strings and the bow.

It improves the resonance of the instrument.

Without rosin, the bow's bristles would slip and wouldn't be able to rub the strings with enough friction to produce a sound.

Translating this into years, if one practices around 3 hours a day, it could take nearly 10 years to reach proficiency. Granted, very few people who play the violin reach this kind of mastery! You can be a perfectly functional violinist after 5 or so years of steady, but not overwhelming, practice

Playing the violin also helps to improve cognitive function by stimulating both the left and right sides of the brain at the same time. This can lead to improved memory, concentration, and even multitasking skills. In addition, studying music has been shown to increase IQ scores and academic performance in general.

The Neck, pegbox and scroll are carved from a single piece of wood*, with the neck section being just below the pegbox, the other end being attached to the main body of the violin. Along with the fingerboard it is crucial in offering rigidity to the instrument and for holding the fingerboard at the correct angle