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Tips & Tutorials
How to Rosin Your Bow
What is Rosin? Rosin is a solid, sticky substance made from the sap of pine or conifer trees. It's applied to bow hair to create the friction needed to produce sound on string instruments such as the: Violin Viola Cello...
WA Music’s Guide to Choosing the Best Rosin for Your Instrument
Whether you’re a professional string player, an advanced performer, or a budding student, there are almost too many rosins to choose from. Which rosin works best for my instrument? What are the different brands of rosin, and what sort of...
Choosing the Right Reeds for Student Woodwind Players
Choosing the right reed can be confusing for beginners. This guide explains the basics clearly and helps you choose with confidence. If you're new to clarinet, saxophone or oboe (or you’re a parent trying to make sense of it all),...
Find Your Perfect Strings: A Guide for Every String Player
Whether you're a professional string player, an advanced performer, or a budding student, finding the right strings can feel overwhelming. With so many brands and styles to choose from, you might be asking: Which strings suit my instrument? What sound...