Articles - Everything you wanted to know about Stringed Instruments

And some things you probably didn't

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• Which Instrument Should I Buy?
  
  Choosing an instrument can be confusing, especially for beginners. Learn to decide between cheap Internet "junk" and the real deal.
• Caring for your Violin
  
  How to care for your violin, strings, bridge, etc. The humidity and temperature can cause changes in the violin's sound. Check bridge and soundpost for correct angles.
• Bow Care
  
  How to care for your violin/viola/cello/bass bow.
• Bow Rehairing
  
  Rehairing violin bows. How to know when your bow needs rehaired.
• What size violin (viola, cello, or bass) do I need?
  
  It is important to play the right size instrument. Children and adults will find information here on how to measure to find the perfect size.
• One-piece versus two-piece back
  
  A continuation of what kind of instrument to buy: is a one-piece back violin better than a two-piece back?
• BrightHub Interview
  
  Interview with our owner, Tanya Davis, on BrightHub.com
• What is the difference between a violin and a fiddle?
  
  There is no difference in the instruments, except the music you play. That might make you refer to it as a violin, if you are hearing classical music, or perhaps fiddle if you're hearing or playing bluegrass or celtic tunes. I've also noticed that for some reason, we tend to say jazz violin but blues fiddle.
• Why Does the Label Say Stradivarius?
  
  Your instrument's label says Stradivarius -- have you found a Strad???
• Is My Violin a Stradivarius?
  
  How to tell if your violin is a real Strad, a copy, or just a fake.