Viola vs. violin is a comparison many have considered. The two instruments are quite similar in many ways, and to the untrained eye, can appear almost identical. But, as you probably know, these two closely related instruments have some notable differences. Whether you’re a new player trying to choose the right stringed instrument for yourself …
At Dolce Violins, we have a wide selection of violas for sale in the $1,000 to $3,000 range. These are excellent affordable intermediate violas for advancing players, but also great options for new students looking to start playing with a higher quality instrument. Snow Viola Model SA100 (15″) – $990 Our Snow SA100 violas are …
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Lionel Tertis, born in 1876 in the borough of Hartlepool in Northeast England, is regarded as one of the great viola virtuosos of the 20th century. However, he started out by concentrating on the violin, which he studied in Leipzig, Germany and at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London. While at RAM, the …
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Eastman Strings – One of the best modern violin brands. Eastman Strings is one of our favorite brands at Dolce Violins. The modern incarnation of the famed nineteenth century German workshops, Eastman Strings offers an excellent quality-to-affordability ratio in each of their products. This company combines all of the craftsmanship of a master luthier with …
When looking to buy a cello, whether you’re upgrading from a beginner cello or you have the cash to start out with a higher quality instrument, you may find it hard to locate musical instruments in the “intermediate” niche. Honestly, the distinction between an intermediate and advanced cello instrument is often blurry. You can find …
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For many of us, when looking for student violins the principal decision-making factor that comes into play is cost. You or your child may have been playing for a while on rental violins, or perhaps learning to play for the first time. You see violins in the $500 or $600 price range and think, …
There are some items that we love here at Dolce Violins but, we don’t have the space to keep everything here in our small shop. So we occasionally make recommendations to our customers to purchase the item on Amazon.com. Below is a short list of cello and bass stands we recommend. Why get a cello …
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As most of you know, strings don’t retain their sound quality indefinitely. Eventually, they will start to wear and deteriorate and you’ll need to replace them with a fresh set. Yes, your ears may adjust to the sound of your strings as they wear and you may not notice the gradual degradation of the tone, …
What qualities will Timbre bring to your violin? – The G string offers the greater range of overtones that we admire in old Italian instruments. It gives you both depth and brilliance at the same time. This is why it is suitable for almost every violin. – The D string projects well and responds clearly at every dynamic. Hydronalium …
Laberte-Humbert Frères Firm – A Brief History In 1876, two brothers, Maurice-Emile and Pierre Alexis Auguste Laberte, established the firm “Laberte Humbert frères” in Mirecourt. While steeped in the local violin-making traditions, the focus at first was on the production of “factory” violins, violas and cellos. It wasn’t until after the turn of the 20th …
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