//podcastplus.net/feed/strings-explained~5946435f Welcome to Strings Explained, the podcast where we guide you through the world of playing string family instruments: the violin, viola, cello and double bass. Presented by Emma Hardy, a violin maker and repairer based in London.We noticed that many families or adult learners can feel baffled or overwhelmed by the world of violins, so this podcast aims to be your place to find answers to questions like, “What is a shoulder rest and why do I need one?”, “Where the heck can I buy a good violin without taking out a mortgage?” and, “How can I get my child to practice?” Throughout this series we’ll be going underneath all the violin related jargon to make you feel at home in the world of the violin. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:37:56 +0000 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef4f5299abbb56e9aa468f8/t/600851cee6044a7fb90f772c/1611158003390/StringsTogether_Ep_3.mp3 In this episode I’m going to go over basic care of the violin, viola and cello. This will include how and where to safely store it when not in use, travelling with your instrument, cleaning it, and some basic checks that you can do to ensure that the fittings like the pegs and bridge are in good working condition. Music: Violin Sonata No.2, Op.100 (Brahms, Johannes) performed by Nicola Benedetti, violin and Katya Apekisheva, piano. Link to travel violin case: https://bit.ly/391mz1X Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:59:36 +0000 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef4f5299abbb56e9aa468f8/t/600851cee6044a7fb90f772c/1611158003390/StringsTogether_Ep_3.mp3 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef4f5299abbb56e9aa468f8/t/600716615abbf53a9a0cbd92/1611077263194/StringsTogether_Ep_2.mp3 In this episode we’ll be looking at the differences between the violin, viola and cello. To keep things simple, I’m leaving double bassists out of this one and will do a double bass special episode later in the series. If you are yet to decide which stringed family instrument you want to learn, or are considering switching from one to another, this episode is for you. We’ll be going over the main differences that give each instrument a distinctive character. Like the last episode, I’ve used a selection of public domain recordings, below you’ll find the pieces featured in this episode: 1. Bach’s Violin Partita No.3 in E Major Performed by Karen Gomyo, violin 2. Clarke’s Viola Sonata Performed by Antoine Tamestit, viola and Ying-Chien Lin, piano 3. Bach’s Cello Suite No.1 in G Major Performed by Colin Carr, cello Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:07:26 +0000 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef4f5299abbb56e9aa468f8/t/600716615abbf53a9a0cbd92/1611077263194/StringsTogether_Ep_2.mp3 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef4f5299abbb56e9aa468f8/t/6006a994b66f9453349c047e/1611049420065/StringsTogether_Ep_1.mp3 In this episode we’ll be looking at how to get started with playing the violin, viola or cello. On our to do list is: deciding what style of music you’d like to primarily play, finding a teacher and finding an instrument. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:11:53 +0000 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ef4f5299abbb56e9aa468f8/t/6006a994b66f9453349c047e/1611049420065/StringsTogether_Ep_1.mp3