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Catgut Acoustical Society - http://www.catgutacoustical.org/
Provides information about the application of scientific principles to the construction of instruments in the violin family. Includes journal, research articles, conference schedules and membership details. |
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Maestronet Home Page - http://www.maestronet.com
Online magazine about bowed string instruments. Offers stolen instruments registry, database of instruments for sale, dealers, archives and discussion groups. |
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All Things Strings - http://stringsmagazine.com/
Profiles, reviews, news, market updates, discussion forums about bowed instruments, players, and makers. Searchable dealer database. |
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The Strad Magazine - http://www.thestrad.com/
Monthly print magazine for bowed string players, teachers, students, makers and dealers. Read sample contents, browse for books, CDs and posters. Strings business and education directories. |
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The Journal of the Violin Society of America - http://www.vsa.to/journal.htm
Information, indexes, sample articles, and ordering information for the hard copy print journal. |
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Erhu Music - http://www.ggao.com/
By George Gao, instruction videos, music albums, and general information. |
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Violinandviola.co.uk - http://www.violinandviola.co.uk
Contains database of bowed string teachers and performers in the UK, free sheet music downloads, forum and events noticeboard. |
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Paul Rubenstein - http://www.geocities.com/ubertar/
Photos and descriptions of Rubenstein's creations, non-traditional bowed stringed instruments: alumitar, ubertar, cellotar. Other instruments: mechanical monk, electric saron, and m'birangi. Links to interviews. |
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Violinbridges - http://www.violinbridges.co.uk/
Online photographic archive of bridges from violin instrument family with weights and measurements of bridges displayed. |
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How to Buy a Violin - http://www.musicaluniverse.com/
A multi-chapter guide on how to shop for a violin, viola or cello. Discusses dealer and shop practices, instrument authenticity, depreciation and value. |