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Hi, I've spent ages trying to get my violin to sound like other violins being played on YouTube videos but so far without success; I'm very aware as a novice this could be entirely my own fault but I've tried many settings/adjustments. This is my best recording done yesterday morning. Lara's...

Hi, I'd very much welcome suggestions as to where I can either obtain free or buy violin music scores with words in the UK; Amazing Grace etc; I did buy "Somewhere my love" a copy of the original score with words but at around £8 through eBay I could soon run up a big bill. I can now play...

Hi, I'm interested in buying one of these amps; I've got a new electric Yamaha YEV-104 violin due to arrive soon. Would this amp be suitable for my new violin in my small studio or is there a better choice please. Kind regards, Colin.

Hi, Help please. I've bought a genuine 1960's Russian 3 string Prima Balalaika and also new strings from the Ukraine the strings are 2 x EE nylon & 1 x A steel. The strings currently fitted are all steel with a pair of single strand E strings but a much thicker wound A string. Which is the...

Hi, I'm setting up a studio from scratch as a total novice and gathering kit. My instruments are 3 violins including an 1880 German;all acoustic and a genuine Russian 3 string ballalaika. My studio is small measuring 144" x 78" with 96" ceiling height; door at one end and a long glazed...

Hi, Help required please. I've never attempted to play a musical instrument until last August when I turned 74 and my lovely wife treated me to a new Hidersine Vivente violin with bow etc. My wife has since really spoilt me treating me to an 1880 German "Trade" violin with hybrid carbon fiber...

Hi, Turning 74 last August my lovely wife treated me to a brand new Hidersine Vivente violin and bow etc. I've never attempted to play an instrument before so this is a ballistic learning curve. My dream is to play "Lara's Theme" on a violin I make myself. Hopefully I can receive help from...