Thursday, March 30th, 2023

Tag: fine stringed instruments

Pablo Picasso and the Violin

The crossover between visual and performing arts is not uncommon. But in his championing of Cubism, Picasso found his inspiration to paint in violins.   Art historians know all about Picasso. They understand his...

Types of Medieval Stringed Instruments

To understand stringed instruments of the European Middle Ages, it helps to understand medieval music itself.   The Medieval Era, roughly 500 CE to 1400 CE, was the time when the Church of Rome...

Virtual Music Lessons in the Age of COVID-19

There is more time to learn things in the pandemic. So this age of at-home learning is perfect for taking up or refreshing musical skills on an instrument. When the coronavirus shut down much...