The violin is an ancient and versatile instrument, is known for producing both eerie and romantic sounds. It is the highest pitched instrument in its family of stringed instruments. With its four strings and use of a bow or fingers, it...

Award-winning violinmaker and acoustical researcher Joseph Curtin continues his description of how the design of the violin might be improved upon, this time focussing on changes to the sound.

In her quest to become a world-famous violinist, Ji-Hae Park fell into a severe depression. Only music was able to lift her out again -- showing her that her goal needn’t be to play lofty concert halls, but instead to bring the wonder of...

Playing a musical instrument is one of the best things you can do to exercise your mind and improve your overall mental state. Playing an instrument is very different from listening to music. Listening to pleasant...

Howcast - Learn how to play slurs on violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about Julie Artzt Becker, one of Howcast's violin experts, in this video.

Howcast - Learn how to play violin chords from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to play C Natural on violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to play the A string on violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to play a G string on violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to play the D string on violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Embark on a melodious journey with our "Violin Song"! Perfect for kids, this catchy tune will spark your imagination and teach you all about the wonders and magic of the violin.

Howcast - Learn how to play Canon in D on violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn some good violin songs for beginners from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn what a violin concerto is from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Step into the ethereal world of Ice Music, where Tim Linhart, the founder of Ice Music, transforms snow and water into an orchestra of ice instruments. From violins to cellos, the crystalline creations resonate with the purity and...

Howcast - Learn scales on the violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn about shifting on the violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Today Henry meets a friendly Violin in the foyer of a concert hall. All the instruments are excited for the big show but the conductor is nowhere to be found. Henry becomes a conductor and helps them put on a big orchestral performance!

Howcast - Learn how to take care of your violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the parts of the violin and bow from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn right hand finger exercises for the violin from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to choose violin strings from musician Julie Artzt Becker in this Howcast video.