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Instrument Care

How Often to Apply Rosin to Your Violin Bow

Welcome to another detailed discussion at Kennedy Violins! I’m Joel Kennedy, and today we’re diving deeper into a vital aspect of violin maintenance: ...
How To Install A Fine Tuner on a Violin

Whether you're upgrading your fine tuner or fixing an old one, learning how to install a fine tuner on your violin, viola, or cello is a cruci...
How To Know If Your New Violin Is Set-Up Properly

When you invest in a new violin, whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, the setup of your instrument is crucial to achieving the best possib...
Types of Rosin For Violin and Other Stringed Instruments

Many of our customers, especially those new to string instruments, often have questions about this essential accessory. So, let's start with the basic...
Tips For Annual Violin Maintenance

Maintaining your violin is crucial to ensure its longevity and optimal performance. Kennedy Violins, renowned for their expertise in violin care, sha...
How to Tighten Your Violin Bow

Navigating the delicate balance of tightening a violin bow can be daunting for both beginners and seasoned players. It's not just about turning a screw; it's about understanding the interplay between tension, control, and the environment. Join Joel Kennedy from Kennedy Violins as he breaks down the art of bow tension. ...
How to Use Rosin on a Violin Bow

Mastering the art of rosining your bow is essential for every violinist. From ensuring your bow is adequately tightened to applying the perfect amount of rosin, there's a specific technique to ensure optimal sound quality. ...
How to Stop Violin Pegs from Slipping: A Comprehensive Guide

Slipping pegs are one of the most common issues violinists face, regardless of their skill level. This problem can be both frustrating and problematic, leading to unstable tuning and affecting your performance. In this guide, we will explore the reasons behind slipping pegs and offer practical solutions....
Make Violin Pegs Turn Easier: A Guide for Violins and Other Orchestral Instruments

Having trouble tuning your violin due to stubborn pegs? You're not alone. Difficulty in turning pegs is a common issue faced by violinists, both begi...
How to Clean a Violin Bow Without Alcohol: A Safe and Effective Guide

Maintaining your violin bow is as crucial as taking care of the violin itself. With frequent playing, it's easy for the bow to accumulate rosin, dust...
How to String a Violin with Fine Tuners: A Step-by-Step Guide

Replacing strings on a violin can seem like an intimidating task, especially if you're not familiar with the process. Fine tuners add another layer o...
Does Violin Bow Quality Matter?

When it comes to playing the violin, there's a lot of attention given to the quality and craftsmanship of the instrument itself. However, an equally i...
Violin Strings: Gut vs. Steel vs. Synthetic – A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing the right strings for your violin is as crucial as selecting the instrument itself or a quality bow. The type of strings you use significant...
How Often To Change Violin Bow Hair

As a musician, keeping your instrument in perfect condition is as crucial as mastering your skills. In the case of violinists, maintaining the components of your violin includes taking care of the violin bow. The bow hair, in fact, plays a significant role in production of the sound of the instrument....
Best Rosin for a Beginner Violin Player

Are you a budding violinist uncertain about which rosin to pick for your bow? Your violin likely came with rosin, but perhaps you lost it, it broke, ...
What Kind of Violin Strings Should I Buy?

Choosing the Right Violin Strings: A Comprehensive Guide If you've ever asked yourself, "What kind of violin strings should I buy?" then this guide i...
Can You Rehair A Violin Bow Yourself?

When it comes to maintaining your violin, every piece counts, including the bow. Each strand of hair on your bow plays a crucial role in producing the...
How to Properly Care for Your Cello – Maintenance Tips and Tricks

When it comes to your beloved (and probably expensive) cello, proper care and maintenance are essential to ensure its longevity and optimal performance. In this comprehensive guide, we will share valuable tips and tricks to help you master the art of cello care and maintenance....
How to Tie Classical Guitar Strings

Need to change the strings on your classical guitar? Then watch as James explains how to tie and wrap a fresh set of nylons on this Giuliani CL6....
How to Properly Store Your Instrument

Hello everyone, Today I wanted to give you a few ideas on the best ways to store your violin. Remember: Temperature and humidity affect strin...
Common String Instrument Repairs

In the third grade I was traumatized by a broken instrument. But, over the years as I've done string instrument repair and setup, I've come to appreciate the brilliance in making objects out of wood. Almost anything made of wood can be repaired or cosmetically restored with the right tools and materials....
Stringed Instrument Care and Maintenance Part 2

By Marisa Kobilan Welcome to Part 2 of Instrument Care and Maintenance!  This time we’ll discuss some routine maintenance that is necessary for keepin...
Stringed Instrument Care and Maintenance, Part 1

You’ve made the decision to begin playing a stringed instrument. Or, perhaps your child has begun taking music lessons on a stringed instrument. In order for you to enjoy years of trouble-free use from your instrument, it is a good idea to follow a basic program of care and routine maintenance....
Maintaining Your Violin or other Orchestral Instrument

Other than wiping it down every day and making sure you don’t expose it to extreme temperature/humidity conditions, there isn’t really a lot that you ...
Humidity and Your Stringed Instrument

At some point in a violin's life, its ribs will start to separate from the top and bottom plates of the instrument because of changing humidity conditions.  TThe good news is, it is very easy and inexpensive to control the humidity conditions that your stringed instrument is subjected to....
How to Prevent Slipping Violin Pegs

Why do Violin Pegs Slip? I found a disturbing amount of misinformation on the internet about the problem of slipping violin pegs. Unfortunately, many of videos and articles available will ensure that the problem persists. Here is the right way to install strings and stop your pegs from slipping....
How To Rosin a New Bow

This video is for anyone starting out on the violin who is wondering how to rosin their bow. This video also has a brief description on what rosin is....
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