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How To Buy a Violin Bow — Important Factors To Consider

The violin is an instrument of delicate beauty and intricate craftsmanship, where each component plays a pivotal role in producing its iconic sound. A...
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...
Exploring the Types of Violin Bows

Violin bows are as diverse and nuanced as the instruments they play, and choosing the right one can be a journey in itself. In this comprehensive gui...
How Many Fine Tuners Should Be On A Violin?

The violin, a central instrument in the world of music, is as complex as it is beautiful. One common question amongst violinists, especially those in ...
How Does an Electric Violin Work?

Hi everyone, today we're excited to dive into the world of electric violins, specifically our Bunnel Edge Electric Violins. In this blog, we'll explo...
Is It Better to Rent or Buy a Violin?

Hey everybody, this is Joel Kennedy with Kennedy Violins. Today I want to discuss the advantages of renting a violin. For the most part, kids are ren...
What Size Violin Does My Child Need?

Finding the right size violin for your child can be a challenge, but it's crucial for their comfort and musical development. In this article, we'll ex...
What is the Difference Between a Violin and a Fiddle?

One question that frequently comes up among string instrument enthusiasts is whether there is a difference between a fiddle and a violin. It's a topi...
What is a VSO?

The term VSO refers to items passing as violins, but not functioning as them. This earns them the name "Violin Shaped Object." While a VSO may look exactly like a regular violin, it won't sound like one! You can find VSOs at cheap prices, but don't be tempted by the low price point—as the old saying goes, "you get what you pay for!"...
Instrument Demonstration and Comparison Videos

We have a helpful collection of video comparisons. Listen to performances on our instruments and compare some of our most popular models! Here are links to the demonstration playlists on YouTube....
Comparing Pernambuco Bows to Ipe Bows

Lauren and Zach do a back-to-back comparison of lupot-style pernambuco and ipe violin bows by L'archet Brasil. As is turns out, Ipe wood compares very...
Ray Chen Reviews the Bunnel Pupil Student Violin

At Kennedy Violins, we recently experienced the honor of having our Bunnel Pupil violin reviewed by none other than Ray Chen, a violinist whose talent...
Revolutionizing the Violin Industry

 In a world where technology constantly reshapes our lives, Kennedy Violins stood as a beacon of innovation in the realm of violin sales. Over 20 year...
The Best Online Violin Lessons for Beginners: Your Roadmap to Mastery

Learning to play the violin, or other stringed instrument, is an exciting journey, filled with challenges and triumphs. While in-person lessons have ...
Types of Violin Mutes: A Comprehensive Guide to Quieting Your Instrument

Whether you're a professional violinist looking to explore different tonal colors or a beginner trying to practice without disturbing the neighbors, a...
Finding the Best Place to Buy a Violin Online: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to buying a violin online, the choices can be overwhelming. At Kennedy Violins, we not only sell quality instruments but also aim to ed...
The Best Types of Violins for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide

Embarking on a musical journey with the violin is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a daunting one, especially when it comes to choosing your first instrument. The market is filled with many options. This comprehensive guide aims to simplify the process....
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 to Buy a Violin for Beginner

So, you've made the exciting decision to delve into the world of the violin. Whether it's for yourself or your child, the prospect of learning a musi...
Which Guitar Is Best For Beginners: Classical Or Acoustic?

Choosing Your First Guitar: Classical or Acoustic? Choosing your first guitar is a pivotal moment in any budding musician's journey. The decision betw...
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...
What is the Difference Between a Beginner Violin and an Intermediate Violin?

Understanding the difference between beginner and intermediate violins can often be a bit confusing, as it's somewhat subjective. This guide will clar...
Striking The Right Note: Your Guide On How To Buy Violins Online!

Learn how to purchase the perfect violin for your needs with this comprehensive guide to buying violins online....
How Much Does a Violin Cost for a Beginner?

Understanding the Cost of a Beginner's Violin Choosing your first violin can feel like stepping into an ocean of unknown depths. However, understandi...
Best Rosins For a Beginner Violin Player

This article reviews the best rosin for beginner violinists to help them get the best sound out of their instrument....
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Violin Size for Beginners

When embarking on a musical journey as a beginner violinist, choosing the right violin size is crucial. A well-fitted instrument not only ensures prop...
Benefits of online violin shopping and the unique experience that Kennedy Violins offers

Keywords used:  Online violin store, violin buy, violin music store, violin online store, violin online stores, violin shop, violin shop online, violi...
Exploring Bow Materials—Choosing the Best Bow for Your Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass

By Joel Kennedy When choosing a bow for your violin, viola, cello, or bass, the material it's made of plays a significant role in the sound production...
Difference Between Cheap and Expensive Violins

There are 5 main tiers of violins that you can buy. 1. VSO violins (usually below $200) Otherwise known as Violin Shaped Objects. These violins repres...
Should You Buy a New Instrument?

Today, I’ll be talking about some of the factors involved when you are deciding to buy a new stringed instrument. Generally speaking, there are a f...
How to Use a Mute on an Orchestra Instrument

Here are the the differences between the many types of mutes you can use on your instrument. During my younger years and when I played professionally,...
What happened to EBONY?

Hi everyone, today I'm talking about the use of Ebony on stringed instruments. I talk about why Ebony is used and the fact that we are running out of ...
From Frog to Tip: How to Choose a Bow

When choosing a bow, you’ll typically want to try it (such as with our in-home trial program!) to test the bows comfort for you as a unique player. Consider factors such as weight, balance, bounciness, response, and even length, which can vary (especially for bass bows). Try different bow strokes such as spicatto, staccato, and long tones to assess the bows quality and comfort in your own hands....
How to Purchase a Violin

If you don't play the violin, how can you test one? What if you don't have a violin store in your area that has a large selection of violins? Perhaps most confusing of all is the fact that most violins all look the same and when you look at one to another, the price ranges are huge and the price differences seem to be nebulous and random. How can you be sure you're not getting ripped off? How expensive of a violin do you need to purchase for your child, especially considering they may be a beginning student?...
How Do You Find a Violin Teacher For Your Child?

Where do I find a suitable instructor for my child? Once parents decide that they want their children to learn a stringed instrument, they are faced with this often challenging question. It's difficult to know where to start. find a teacher who will not only show them proper technique, but also instill a joy for music....
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