Basil A

Basil is an experienced violinist; currently, he is studying under Patinka Kopec at the Manhattan School of Music. He’s played worldwide as both a soloist and an orchestra member and prides himself on offering the best advice possible. He’s also an experienced transcriptionist and knows all of the ins and outs of musical theory.

What is a Fretted Cello and Does it Work?

Cello / By Basil A

A fretted cello is exactly what it sounds like – a cello with frets. Unlike guitars, bowed string instruments like violin, viola, cello, and double bass (standup/upright bass) do not have frets on them. However, in recent years some ambitious musicians and instrument makers have experimented with putting frets on instruments that do not have …

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Violin Bow Parts Explained: All You Need to Know

Violin / By Basil A

If you’re new to playing the violin, one of the first things you may notice is all the different parts of the instrument and the bow. It is definitely one of the more intricately constructed instruments. Having a bow is also a unique part of stringed instruments – instead of just picking up your instrument …

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