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Congratulations! You just made the big decision either to purchase your first instrument, or your next, upgraded instrument – this is where the next chapter of your musical journey begins, and one which we are all too happy to help you with! There are, however, so many different shops to choose from, and even more […]

The short answer is yes! The bow for your stringed instrument is the most important expressive tool in our arsenal as players, and makes up about 80% of the sound that is produced from our instrument. Different bows produce different tone colours, may feel harder or softer under pressure, and may produce more or less

If you have been in the market for a bow at some point in your string journey, you may have come across some different wooden bows, typically made from one of two main types: Pernambuco or Brazilwood. In fact, these two types of woods are the exact same species of tree: Paubrasilia echinata, a tree

Vivace Music has been proudly supplying your music needs for many years, & now we present a new specialty store on the Southside of Brisbane! Welcome to Vivace Violins! In August 2023, our violins, violas, cellos, double basses & accessories moved to their own store. While we have the same quality instruments & knowledgeable staff,

It is very important to have the correct bow tension and care, you also should avoid dropping your bow. The bow must be loosened all the time when not being used, especially the bow must be loosened when being stored in the violin case. The timber stick can expand so much by the heat inside

There are a huge variety of string brands, and types available to us – but there certainly is no exact science for picking which string will help your instrument sound the best. Our belief is that players should more, or less, stick to one brand of string for as long as possible. This will affect