Instrument Care

String instruments are fragile and care must be taken to insure that they are not damaged. With continued care a string instrument will be playable for as long as one wishes to maintain it. In fact, there are string instruments being played on today that were built over four centuries ago.

Instrument Care
The Case
Weather
Cleaning
Bow Hair
The Bridge
Instrument Repair
Household Remedies for String Instruments

Purchasing

Purchasing an Instrument
Instrument Sizing for Children

Strings and Instrument Accessories

Types of Strings
Changing a String
Fine Tuners
Chin and Shoulder Rests
Guide to Selecting a Shoulder Rest, Sponge and Chin Rest

Bows and Rosin
Bows
Rosin