The Baroque Bow Unveiled: Evolution and Selection Guide The violin bow has undergone remarkable evolution from the Baroque period to today. The Baroque bow is not just a primitive version of the modern bow – it is a distinct tool with its own strengths, designed to achieve the nuanced articulation and expression of Baroque music. […]

Violas: The Origin of the Modern Violin Family By: Andrew Dipper and Anika Barland   The Lira da Braccio from the 1500’s is considered by many to be the origins of the modern violin family. In his study on the development of bowed strings in North Italy from 1480-1580, Laurence Witten states, “…the Violin family, […]