Buyer's guides
Differences Between Bows
Posted by Brittens Team on
What are the differences between bows for violin, viola, cello and bass and why do they vary so much in price?
- Tags: Bows, Buyers Guides, Cello, Viola, Violin
A Quick Guide to Covers Bags & Cases for Instruments
Posted by Brittens Team on
Deciding on whether to buy a case, soft padded gig bag or simply a cover is an important question for anyone that owns a musical instrument.
- Tags: bag, Beginner, Buyers Guides, case
What is a Bass Bar on a Violin and What Does it Do?
Posted by Brittens Team on
The Bass-bar on a violin is 'hopefully' never seen by the violinist (unless they are a luthier), but what is it for?
Where is the Soundpost on a Violin and what is it for?
Posted by Brittens Team on
The Soundpost, often referred to as the Soulpost (a lovely term for the role it plays in a violin) but what is it for?
Buying your First Flute
Posted by Brittens Team on
An introduction to buying a flute for the first time, with an explanation of the different types.
- Tags: Beginner, Buyers Guides, Flute, Woodwind