Links to sites/pages of general interest to bowed-stringed instrument players.

These links reference websites containing information about bowed-stringed instruments, including, but not limited to violin-family instruments. Bullentin/message boards, pedagogical, etc. are all included. Commercial sites should be found under the "Shopping" link and sites about instrument builds are listed under the "Builders and Manufacturers" link. http://www.abrsm.ac.uk/ Performance arts schools of higher-learning in the UK. News, examinations, FAQ, and publications. http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/bavs/ This list is designed for adults who have the passion to learn to play the violin. http://www-ccrma.stanford.edu/~jos/smith-nam/Bowed_Strings.html Scientific acoustic descriptions show the physics of bowed string instruments. http://www.marymt.edu/~cas/ String instrument composers, players, acoustics, violin family instrument construction and makers, acoustics, and related links. http://electricfiddler.com ElectricFiddler.com covers all aspects of the electric violin: descriptions of instruments & transducers, a growing list of pictures, links, news and a number of articles discussing sound, techniques and other interesting stuff for the electric violinist. http://www.electricstrings.com Reviews, hundreds of links and images of amplified stringed instruments. http://www.fiddle.com/ Fiddler Magazine was begun in the spring of 1994. Our aim is to provide an informative, educational, and entertaining resource for fiddlers, accompanists, and appreciative listeners. http://www.fiddlerscorner.com Good resource for articles related to Fiddling/Violin. http://www.fiddleforum.com/fiddleforum/index.php Fiddle, violin, electric, etc. forum. http://www.hfaa.org/ Organization preserving and promoting traditional Norwegian folk music and dance. Membership information, mailing lists, calendar, and FAQ. http://www.sorenahker.com Page by Sören Åhker. Photographs, drawings, description, and links. 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. http://shoko.calarts.edu/~chung/jazzviolin/ Resource for jazz performers and music they play. Calendars, releases, reviews, and directory of print resources. http://www.elorit.se/harpa/nh.htm Pictures, music, and links for the Swedish bowed instrument. http://www.maestronet.com Online magazine about strings, with articles and special online features. Sheet music, database of instruments for sale, dealers, and discussion groups. http://www.bazantar.com Biography of the designer and performer the bazantar, a modified acoustic bass with sympathetic strings. Also, contact information, concert schedule and MP3s. http://www.sumerauer.de/early_patches/dokumentation/english/nyckelha.htm Information on a Swedish stringed instrument. Descriptio, MP3 and MIDI patch info. http://www.sheilascorner.com/ Violin resources, violin bulletinboard, VIOLIN! VIOLINS! VIOLINISTS! http://www.soundpostonline.com Magazine/ discussion forum for players, makers and collectors of string instruments, bows. http://www.stringpedagogy.com Mimi Zweig's String Pedagogy site. Information about violin instruction. http://stringsmagazine.com/ Profiles, reviews, news, market updates, discussion forums about bowed instruments, players, and makers. Searchable dealer database. http://www.tarisio.com Internet auctioneers of fine and rare stringed instruments. Auction information, policies, and archives. http://www.nyckelharpa.org CDs, sound samples, events, photos, newsletters, and history for the Swedish folk instrument, a cousin of the violin. http://www.digitalviolin.com Survey and review of the violin during the last two hundred years. Article on the gradual emergence of the electric violin. Links and references. http://www.vsa.to/journal.htm Information, indexes, sample articles, ordering information for the hardcopy print journal. http://www.webcom.com/virtvirt/ Practice assistant music software. Accompaniment music plays to aid in the practice of scales, etudes and performance pieces on violin, viola or cello. http://www.violinmasterclass.com The Sassmannshaus Tradition for Violin Playing - over 170 free on-line violin lessons and performances for students, professionals, teachers, and enthusiasts - violin news, bulletin board, contests, graded repertoire lists, and practice schedules. http://www.violinbridges.co.uk The largest online photographic archive of violin, viola and cello bridges.