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Everything You Need to Know for Your AMEB String Exam

Your complete guide to preparing, performing, and progressing through your AMEB string exam with ...

Your complete guide to preparing, performing, and progres...
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Back to School 2026: Getting Your String Student Ready

Is a little musician in your family heading back to school in 2026? A new school year brings fres...

Is a little musician in your family heading back to schoo...
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How to Run a Successful School Strings Program

Practical tips for running a successful school strings program, from inventory and repairs to goa...

Practical tips for running a successful school strings pr...
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Caring for Your String Instrument Through Summer

As the weather heats up, caring for your instrument becomes more important than ever. High temper...

As the weather heats up, caring for your instrument becom...
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The Ultimate Musical Christmas Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect gift for the musician in your life? At Simply for Strings, we’ve put toge...

Looking for the perfect gift for the musician in your lif...
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- bows
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Brands to Try When Buying an Advanced Bow for String Instruments

Bows are very important – they complement your instrument, by bringing out the best sound quality...

Bows are very important – they complement your instrument...
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Product Review: Larsen Il Cannone Silver Violin Strings

Written by Joshua Smith, violinist and Showroom Manager at Simply for Strings. In July this year,...

Written by Joshua Smith, violinist and Showroom Manager a...
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Product Review: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Neo Violin Strings

Written by Joshua Smith, violinist and Showroom Manager at Simply for Strings. Evah Pirazzi Neo i...

Written by Joshua Smith, violinist and Showroom Manager a...
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Why Your Practice Space Matters – Make Room for Music

Do you have a dedicated space for your practice? Whether you’re just starting out or have been pl...

Do you have a dedicated space for your practice? Whether ...
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Reflecting on 2024: A Year of Music, Community and Connection

As we close the curtain on 2024, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of connection, creativity...

As we close the curtain on 2024, we’re reflecting on an i...
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- guides
Your Essential Checklist for Performance Season

Are you performance season ready? With end-of-year concerts fast approaching, it’s essential to ...

Are you performance season ready? With end-of-year conce...
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Behind the Bow: Inside L'Archet Brasil's Workshop

At Simply for Strings, we are passionate about curating the finest quality bows for our customers...

At Simply for Strings, we are passionate about curating t...
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Music Listening Made Easy - Free Resources

At Simply for Strings, we passionately believe that every child should have the opportunity to ...

At Simply for Strings, we passionately believe that eve...
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Coffee with Composers: Stephen Chin

Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the home of several leading composers and pedag...

Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the hom...
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- cello
Inside the Helmut Illner Collection

At Simply for Strings, we are passionate about curating the finest quality instruments for our cu...

At Simply for Strings, we are passionate about curating t...
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Coffee with Composers: Neridah Oostenbroek

Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the home of several leading composers and peda...

Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the ho...
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- cello
The No-Nonsense Guide to Rosin for String Instruments

Rosin: finding the perfect fit for your violin, viola, cello or double bass can be a little trick...

Rosin: finding the perfect fit for your violin, viola, ce...
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- cello
- double bass
Inside the Jay Haide Collection

At Simply for Strings, we're proud to offer a collection of Jay Haide instruments. These instru...

At Simply for Strings, we're proud to offer a collectio...
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Coffee with Composers: Loreta Fin

Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the home of several leading composers and peda...

Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the ho...
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Coffee with Composers: Anne Svendsen

Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the home of several leading composers and peda...

Here in Queensland, we are incredibly lucky to be the ho...
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Managing Mould and String Instruments

Key Insights High humidity and heat can cause mould growth on string instruments and cases, pos...

Key Insights High humidity and heat can cause mould gro...
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Celebrating an Incredible Year of Music Making: 2023 Year in Review

As 2023 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on an incredible year at Simply for String...

As 2023 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on...
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A Magical Evening of Music: Christmas Strings Spectacular

The echoes of joy and the beautiful melodies are still lingering from our community Christmas car...

The echoes of joy and the beautiful melodies are still li...
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Christmas Gift Guide and FAQs

Make it a musical Christmas with beautiful gifts from Simply for Strings... Looking for the...

Make it a musical Christmas with beautiful gifts from Sim...
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Product Review: Larsen Il Cannone Direct and Focused Violin Strings (Medium and Soloist)

Written by Joshua Smith, Showroom Manager at Simply for Strings. Initial Impressions of the Il Ca...

Written by Joshua Smith, Showroom Manager at Simply for S...
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Product Review: Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro Viola Strings

The Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro Viola Strings are suitable for both professionals and students....

The Thomastik-Infeld Dominant Pro Viola Strings are suita...
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Product Review: Pirastro Passione Solo Violin Strings

Pirastro have dubbed their Passione Solo violin set as “The gut string for soloists”, offering a ...

Pirastro have dubbed their Passione Solo violin set as “T...
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On the Road: Our Trip to Millmerran

At Simply for Strings, we love hitting the road and connecting with regional communities. Bringi...

At Simply for Strings, we love hitting the road and conn...
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Our Guide to the Pirastro Rosin Range

Rosin is an essential accessory for the string family and presents itself in many different forms...

Rosin is an essential accessory for the string family and...
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Product Review: Larsen Tzigane Violin Strings

Larsen Tzigane strings are ideal for players with bright to neutral instruments, looking to creat...

Larsen Tzigane strings are ideal for players with bright ...
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Product Review: Thomastik Dynamo Violin Strings

Written by Joshua Smith, Showroom Manager at Simply for Strings After four years of development w...

Written by Joshua Smith, Showroom Manager at Simply for S...
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Introducing Eli: The Young Violinist Bringing Music to Millmerran!

Meet Eli! An 8-year-old with an immense passion for music and a big heart for his regional commun...

Meet Eli! An 8-year-old with an immense passion for music...
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Product Review: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Viola Strings

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings are one of the most popular choices for professional violinists, vi...

Pirastro Evah Pirazzi strings are one of the most popular...
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New Teacher Tips!

Are you an ‘up-and-coming’ teacher or tutor? Maybe you’ve just expanded your teaching studio? Or ...

Are you an ‘up-and-coming’ teacher or tutor? Maybe you’ve...
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Jeremy Woolstenhulme Books Unpacked

After a wonderful professional development day in store in early July led by string pedagogue Jer...

After a wonderful professional development day in store i...
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- learning
Set Ups: Finding Your Authentic Sound

If you are shopping around for a new string instrument, or upgrading your current one, you will ...

If you are shopping around for a new string instrument, ...
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Cello Price Guide (What to Expect in Every Price Range!)

Key Insights Cello prices generally reflect build quality, materials, workmanship, and level of...

Key Insights Cello prices generally reflect build quali...
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Violin Price Guide (What To Expect In Every Price Range!)

Key Insights Violin prices generally reflect timber quality, workmanship, fittings, and level o...

Key Insights Violin prices generally reflect timber qua...
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- doublebass
Double Bass Price Guide (What To Expect in Every Price Range!)

Key Insights Double bass prices generally reflect timber quality, craftsmanship, fittings, and ...

Key Insights Double bass prices generally reflect timbe...
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How a Violin is Made

The construction of the violin demands a large amount of time, concentration and years of mastery...

The construction of the violin demands a large amount of ...
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- cello
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How-to Shop for Advanced Instruments

Investing in an advanced instrument doesn’t have to be a decision that you make all on your own. ...

Investing in an advanced instrument doesn’t have to be a ...
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- guides
Loop vs Ball End Strings - What's the Difference?

So you want to know about loop and ball end strings? Most modern synthetic core or metal strings...

So you want to know about loop and ball end strings? Mos...
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Simply for Strings Rewards

Welcome to Simply for Strings Rewards. Simply for Strings Rewards is an all-access pass to a bo...

Welcome to Simply for Strings Rewards. Simply for Strin...
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The Complete Guide to Buying a Beginner's Violin

Buying your first violin can be tricky with so many options. To help you get the best value, we'v...

Buying your first violin can be tricky with so many optio...
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Goal Setting for Music & Practising for Success in 2022

We all know the old adage “practice makes perfect”. And with the start of the New Year (and the...

We all know the old adage “practice makes perfect”. And...
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- teaching
Beginning String Programs Australia-Wide

Our Education team loves to assist schools in developing and implementing their new string progra...

Our Education team loves to assist schools in developing ...
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- teaching
Instrument Asset Replacement Schedule and Plan for Your School

Every school, university and conservatorium would have an asset register for the instruments they...

Every school, university and conservatorium would have an...
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Care and Maintenance for Professional Development

Do you ever feel like you know just enough about string instruments to get by in your teaching or...

Do you ever feel like you know just enough about string i...
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Case Study: Proposals for String Program Success

Beginning your string program can be a large task! Between your inspiration and research of instr...

Beginning your string program can be a large task! Betwee...
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- cello
Product Review: Thomastik Rondo Cello Strings

Rondo Cello strings are a newer release from the world-renowned string makers Thomastik. They hav...

Rondo Cello strings are a newer release from the world-re...
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- cello
Product Review: Thomastik Versum Cello Strings PT2

Thomastik Versum and Versum Solo have quickly become some of the most popular cello strings on th...

Thomastik Versum and Versum Solo have quickly become some...
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Tuning Your Double Bass: A Beginner's Guide

When you start learning to play the double bass, usually your teacher will tune your bass in your...

When you start learning to play the double bass, usually ...
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- cello
Product Review: Thomastik Spirocore Cello Strings

Thomastik Spirocore Cello strings are some of the most popular strings available for advanced and...

Thomastik Spirocore Cello strings are some of the most po...
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- cello
- doublebass
How to Successfully Change Strings on Your Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass (Without Breaking Them!)

Want an in-depth guide to changing strings on your violin, viola, cello or double bass? We asked ...

Want an in-depth guide to changing strings on your violin...
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- cello
Product Review: Pirastro Perpetual Cello Strings - Every Variety Reviewed!

Thinking about upgrading to the Pirastro Perpetual Cello strings? Have a read of our review of a...

Thinking about upgrading to the Pirastro Perpetual Cello...
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- cello
Product Review: Pirastro Passione Cello Strings

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of cello strings? Pirastro Passione Cello...

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types o...
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- cello
Product Review: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Gold Cello Strings

Looking to invest in professional cello strings? Here is our review of the Pirastro Evah Pirazzi ...

Looking to invest in professional cello strings? Here is ...
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- cello
- doublebass
How To: Amplify Your Violin, Cello, Viola or Double Bass

Thanks to some ingenious engineering across the past few hundred years, string instruments alread...

Thanks to some ingenious engineering across the past few ...
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- cello
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Why are String Instruments So Expensive? Why You Get What You Pay For

Why are string instruments and their accessories so expensive? It’s a question we get asked regul...

Why are string instruments and their accessories so expen...
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- guides
Tuning Your Viola: A Beginner's Guide

When you start learning to play the viola, usually your teacher will tune your viola in your wee...

When you start learning to play the viola, usually your ...
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- cello
Product Review: Pirastro Evah Pirazzi Solo Cello Strings

Looking to invest in professional cello strings? Here is our review of the Pirastro Evah Pirazzi ...

Looking to invest in professional cello strings? Here is ...
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- cello
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Do I Need a Silk Bag for my Violin?

Not sure if you need a silk bag for your instrument or not? Read this blog post to explore the to...

Not sure if you need a silk bag for your instrument or no...
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- cello
Product Review: Larsen Il Cannone Cello Strings

Want to learn more about our thoughts on the Larsen Il Cannone Cello Strings? Read on! The overar...

Want to learn more about our thoughts on the Larsen Il Ca...
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- cello
Product Review: Pirastro Obligato and Evah Pirazzi Cello Strings

Pirastro Obligato and Evah Pirazzi are two of the most popular Pirastro string offerings across v...

Pirastro Obligato and Evah Pirazzi are two of the most po...
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- cello
Product Review: Larsen Soloist Cello Strings

Here at Simply for Strings, we love Larsen Cello strings! Each product line offers their own uniq...

Here at Simply for Strings, we love Larsen Cello strings!...
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- cello
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Product Review: 2021 Review of Larsen Magnacore Arioso Cello Strings

Here at Simply for Strings, we love Larsen strings! Here is our review of the Larsen Magnacore Ar...

Here at Simply for Strings, we love Larsen strings! Here ...
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- cello
Product Review: Pirastro Piranito Cello Strings

Looking for an affordable cello string? Have a read of our Pirastro Piranito Cello string review....

Looking for an affordable cello string? Have a read of ou...
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- cello
Product Review: Larsen Original Cello Strings

Here at Simply for Strings, Larsen Original Medium is the most commonly teacher-requested upgrade...

Here at Simply for Strings, Larsen Original Medium is the...
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- cello
Product Review: Larsen Magnacore Cello Strings

Here at Simply for Strings, our cellists love Larsen Strings. Here’s our review of the Larsen Mag...

Here at Simply for Strings, our cellists love Larsen Stri...
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Product Review: Pirastro Perpetual Viola Strings

Pirastro has recently launched Perpetual for Viola. Pirastro say thanks to their innovative mater...

Pirastro has recently launched Perpetual for Viola. Piras...
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- cello
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Why Do Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass Bows Cost So Much?

Key Insights String instrument bows are expensive because they are entirely handmade by highly ...

Key Insights String instrument bows are expensive becau...
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- cello
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Why Do Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass Strings Break?

Your string has snapped right before a concert, or whilst it’s being fitted to your instrument! W...

Your string has snapped right before a concert, or whilst...
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- learning
Teacher Spotlight: Helen Carvolth

Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from all over Australia trust our team with sup...

Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from al...
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- learning
Teacher Spotlight: Germaine Yong

Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from all over Australia trust our team with s...

Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from ...
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- cello
What is a Wolf Tone and What Can I Do About It?

Have you ever heard a weird sound, such as a choke, creak or squeak on your cello or double bass?...

Have you ever heard a weird sound, such as a choke, creak...
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- cello
Product Review: Larsen Aurora Cello Strings

Aurora are the newest string release from Larsen Strings for cello. Aurora is Larsen’s entry-lev...

Aurora are the newest string release from Larsen Strings...
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- cello
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Help! My Child Has Started Music Lessons - What Do I Do Now?

Learning a new instrument, language or skill is one of life’s great challenges. It can be incredi...

Learning a new instrument, language or skill is one of li...
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- cello
Product Review: Larsen Fractional Cello Strings

Here at Simply for Strings, Larsen Fractional strings are the most commonly teacher-requested upg...

Here at Simply for Strings, Larsen Fractional strings are...
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- doublebass
Double Bass Love and Care Guide

Caring for your double bass doesn’t have to be tricky. A few simple routines keep it sounding gre...

Caring for your double bass doesn’t have to be tricky. A ...
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- cello
Cello Love and Care Guide

Looking after your cello doesn’t have to be complicated. A few thoughtful routines go a long way.

Looking after your cello doesn’t have to be complicated. ...
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Viola Love and Care Guide

Your viola thrives on regular care. Small, consistent routines help protect its sound and structu...

Your viola thrives on regular care. Small, consistent rou...
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Violin Love and Care Guide

Caring for your violin doesn’t need to be complicated. A few simple habits can make a lasting dif...

Caring for your violin doesn’t need to be complicated. A ...
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Teacher Spotlight: Amanda Roche

Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from all over Australia trust our team with sup...

Teachers, schools, universities and conservatoria from al...
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Product Review: My Next Pieces by Stephen Chin

Australian composer, Stephen Chin, launched his long-awaited new tutor and flexi book series, My ...

Australian composer, Stephen Chin, launched his long-awai...
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- cello
Product Review: Jargar Medium Cello Strings

Jargar Medium Cello strings are some of the most popular affordable strings on the market. Here i...

Jargar Medium Cello strings are some of the most popular ...
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Help! My Child Wants to Quit Music Lessons

We’ve all been there - as children ourselves, we’ve been bored in music lessons, or nervous about...

We’ve all been there - as children ourselves, we’ve been ...
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How to Set Up Your Classroom for Success

We’ve sat down with Yvonne, to get her top tips for setting up your classroom for success. Yvonne...

We’ve sat down with Yvonne, to get her top tips for setti...
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- cello
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Parent's Guide to Music Lessons

If you didn’t get the opportunity to learn a musical instrument as a child, you may not know how ...

If you didn’t get the opportunity to learn a musical inst...
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- cello
- doublebass
Are You in the Market for a New String Instrument Case?

Time to upgrade your case? Cases come in all different shapes, sizes and colours! If your current...

Time to upgrade your case? Cases come in all different sh...
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- cello
- doublebass
Should You Rent or Buy a Musical Instrument?

When you or your child expresses an interest in playing music, you need to decide whether you are...

When you or your child expresses an interest in playing m...
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Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass - What's The Difference?

The stringed instrument family is a diverse and fascinating one. With a rich history dating back ...

The stringed instrument family is a diverse and fascinati...
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- cello
- doublebass
Common Music Terms Explained (The String Musician's Guide)

New to orchestra or need a refresher on common terms? This guide explains the most common string-...

New to orchestra or need a refresher on common terms? Thi...
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- guides
- learning
The Definitive Checklist for Buying an Intermediate Violin

If your child has been practising and performing with gusto, it may be time to take the next step...

If your child has been practising and performing with gus...
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- doublebass
- guides
Learning The Double Bass: A Beginner's Guide

There are so many things to consider when you’re starting a new musical instrument, whether it is...

There are so many things to consider when you’re starting...
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- cello
- guides
How To Change Strings for Violin, Viola or Cello

A quick and easy guide showing how to change your strings for violin, viola or cello. As a string...

A quick and easy guide showing how to change your strings...
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- guides
- learning
The Biggest Mistakes People Make When Buying A Second Hand Violin

Key Insights Second-hand violins can offer significant cost savings while still providing good ...

Key Insights Second-hand violins can offer significant ...
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- guides
Buyer's Guide to Second Hand Instruments

Your child has expressed an interest in learning to play the violin, viola or cello, and of cours...

Your child has expressed an interest in learning to play ...
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- cello
- doublebass
- guides
Cold Snap Survival Guide: Caring For Your Instrument in Winter

With the change in the seasons (summer to autumn and through to winter), the temperature and humi...

With the change in the seasons (summer to autumn and thro...
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- cello
- doublebass
Help! What Size Instrument Do I Need?

This guide is intended to give you a rough idea of the size of instrument you or your child will...

This guide is intended to give you a rough idea of the s...
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- cello
Learning The Cello: A Beginner's Guide

There are so many things to consider when you’re starting a new musical instrument, whether it’s ...

There are so many things to consider when you’re starting...
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- cello
- doublebass
What to Do When Children Baulk at Music Practice

By Ruth Bonetti for Simply for Strings. If practice-time becomes a battlefield in your household,...

By Ruth Bonetti for Simply for Strings. If practice-time ...
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- cello
Essentials for the Cellist Learning at Home

Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your hands, on holidays with little to do, or ...

Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your h...
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Getting Smart With: Buying an Instrument Online

Buying an instrument online isn’t without it’s risks – you often don’t know what you’ve purchased...

Buying an instrument online isn’t without it’s risks – yo...
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- featured
- news
Crafting the Perfect Harmony for Retail Success

Simply for Strings, Australia’s premier specialist string instrument store has been awarded its ...

Simply for Strings, Australia’s premier specialist strin...
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- cello
- doublebass
The Top 6 Travel Essentials for String Players

When he’s not helping customers in-store, Simply for Strings team member Kieran is often lucky en...

When he’s not helping customers in-store, Simply for Stri...
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- cello
- doublebass
The Essential Guide to Mutes for String Instruments

Finding the perfect mute for your instrument is essential for tailoring your sound to different s...

Finding the perfect mute for your instrument is essential...
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- cello
- doublebass
3 Violin Practice Tips That Parents Will Love!

It’s a common scenario – you ask your child if they’ve practiced their instrument today and they ...

It’s a common scenario – you ask your child if they’ve pr...
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- cello
- doublebass
Our Guide to Deciding Which Strings Are Right for Your Instrument

Searching for the right strings for your instrument can sometimes feel like you are searching for...

Searching for the right strings for your instrument can s...
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- cello
- doublebass
The Complete String Instrument Care Guide

To keep your instrument in the best possible shape we have created this guide to help you keep yo...

To keep your instrument in the best possible shape we hav...
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- cello
- doublebass
A Practical Guide to Buying Your First Instrument

Buying your child’s first string instrument can be a daunting experience. There is so much to le...

Buying your child’s first string instrument can be a dau...
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- cello
- doublebass
- guides
Starting the Violin as an Adult Beginner: What to Expect

What is it like to learn the violin, viola, cello or double bass as an adult beginner? It can fee...

What is it like to learn the violin, viola, cello or doub...
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- cello
- doublebass
Why Your Bridge Must Be Hand-Carved

Have you ever had a good look at the bridge on your instrument? If you’ve purchased your violin, ...

Have you ever had a good look at the bridge on your instr...
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- bows
A String Teacher's Review of the Things 4 Strings Bow Hold Accessories

What are Bow Hold Buddies? And how can you get the most out of them as a teacher? Reviewed by Ro...

What are Bow Hold Buddies? And how can you get the most o...
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- cello
- doublebass
How To Upgrade Your String Instrument: Our Expert Advice

So you’ve been playing the violin, viola, cello or double bass for a while now, and you’re not su...

So you’ve been playing the violin, viola, cello or double...
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- cello
- doublebass
Back to Basics: Upgrading Strings for Beginners

If your child started learning a violin, viola, cello, or double bass earlier this year, their fi...

If your child started learning a violin, viola, cello, or...
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- bows
- cello
- doublebass
How is a Bow Made?

The violin wouldn’t be much without a bow, and yet until last century, it was considered almost a...

The violin wouldn’t be much without a bow, and yet until ...
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- cello
- doublebass
How to travel safely with your violin, viola, cello or bass

Travelling with your instrument? Here are some tips and tricks to avoid any nasty surprises once ...

Travelling with your instrument? Here are some tips and t...
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- guides
Essentials for the Viola Player Learning at Home

Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your hands, on holidays with little to do, or ...

Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your h...
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- cello
- doublebass
The Top 7 Apps Every Studio Teacher Needs

Whether you’ve just started your own teaching studio, or you’ve been teaching for years, here ar...

Whether you’ve just started your own teaching studio, or...
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- cello
- doublebass
- guides
- learning
The Top 10 Essential Items for String Players & Teachers

There are many products that we see every performer, teacher, student and parent buy when they en...

There are many products that we see every performer, teac...
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- guides
When Should My Child Start Learning To Play The Violin?

This is a question we hear from parents a lot! Unfortunately, knowing when your child should star...

This is a question we hear from parents a lot! Unfortunat...
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- cello
- doublebass
8 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Practise Your Instrument

Like any great pursuit in life, consistency is the key to turning the ordinary into the extraordi...

Like any great pursuit in life, consistency is the key to...
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- cello
Product Review: Wittner FineTune Pegs for String Instruments

You may have seen or heard of the Academy-award winning film, The Red Violin. It is said to have ...

You may have seen or heard of the Academy-award winning f...
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Ray Chen on Practicing and His Musical Journey

Winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition (2009) the Yehudi Menuhin Competition (2008), Ray Chen ...

Winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition (2009) the Yehu...
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Product Review: D'Addario Ascente Viola Strings

D’Addario Orchestral has recently launched their new 'Ascente' strings for viola. Pronounced “a...

D’Addario Orchestral has recently launched their new 'As...
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- bows
- cello
- doublebass
The String Player's Guide to Buying a Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass Bow

Is it time to upgrade your bow? Upgrading your violin, viola, cello or double bass bow can be a l...

Is it time to upgrade your bow? Upgrading your violin, vi...
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- cello
- doublebass
The Beautiful Benefits of Learning a String Instrument

Picking up an instrument for the first time marks the very first step on a long journey. We can ...

Picking up an instrument for the first time marks the ver...
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Starter's Guide to Violin Posture

One of the most important things when it comes to playing the violin is your violin posture. It a...

One of the most important things when it comes to playing...
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The Art of Maintaining Your String Instrument

In this article, we look at how to best care for and maintain your string instrument. Caring for ...

In this article, we look at how to best care for and main...
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Learning The Violin: A Beginner's Guide

There are so many things to consider when you’re starting a new musical instrument, whether it’s ...

There are so many things to consider when you’re starting...
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French and German Double Bass Bows - What's the Difference?

Did you know double bassists get the choice between two types of bows? Double bass bows are craft...

Did you know double bassists get the choice between two t...
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Why a 7/8 Cello May be Perfect for You

We know that children are given smaller cellos, violins, violas or basses. Right (or wrong) size ...

We know that children are given smaller cellos, violins, ...
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Product Review: D'Addario Kaplan Amo and Vivo Strings for Viola

Simply for Strings were lucky enough to hold an in-store event with D’Addario a few years ago and...

Simply for Strings were lucky enough to hold an in-store ...
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Re-learning an Instrument – How to Pick up Where You Left Off

Perhaps it was your New Year’s resolution. Or perhaps you’re feeling nostalgic for the days when ...

Perhaps it was your New Year’s resolution. Or perhaps you...
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Product Review: BAM Cases - The Market Leader in String Instrument Cases

When you ask most string musicians which case they use, the resounding response is BAM Cases. Ev...

When you ask most string musicians which case they use, ...
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Our Advice on Improving Your Sound

Have you noticed a change in your instrument's sound? Or is it time for an upgrade? It may not be...

Have you noticed a change in your instrument's sound? Or ...
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Recruitment Q&A: How to Successfully Recruit Music Students

We’ve recently reached out to some teachers to see what their top tips for recruitment are! We ho...

We’ve recently reached out to some teachers to see what t...
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Pro Tax Tips for Musicians

Key Insights Musicians often earn income from multiple sources, making tax classification and d...

Key Insights Musicians often earn income from multiple ...
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Starter's Guide to Viola Posture

One of the most important things when it comes to playing the viola is your viola posture. It aff...

One of the most important things when it comes to playing...
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Product Review: Thomastik Versum Cello Strings

Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice for violins, violas, cellos, basses, bo...

Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice...
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How to Clean and Protect Your Instrument During Flu Season

Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is the key to a great sound and a long and happy playin...

Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is the key to a...
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Essential Accessories for Strings Instruments: Getting Started

So you or your child has just started playing the violin, viola, cello or double bass. What acces...

So you or your child has just started playing the violin,...
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How To Use Rosin on Your Bow

How do I apply and use rosin? It’s important to ensure you don’t put too much or too little rosin...

How do I apply and use rosin? It’s important to ensure yo...
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Finding The Right Shoulder Rest or Chin Rest for You and Your String Instrument

Simply for Strings stocks Australia’s largest range of accessories for violin, viola, cello and d...

Simply for Strings stocks Australia’s largest range of ac...
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Product Review: Larsen Magnacore Arioso Strings for Cello

Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice for violins, violas, cellos, basses, bow...

Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice ...
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How To: Managing Humidity (Too Much or Too Little) and Your String Instrument

High levels of humidity come around every year, especially in Australia – here are our top tips f...

High levels of humidity come around every year, especiall...
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Bows Explained: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bows for String Instruments

Simply for Strings stocks a wide range of bows for violin, viola, cello and double bass. Looking ...

Simply for Strings stocks a wide range of bows for violin...
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Electric Violin Buyer's Guide - What You Need to Know Before Buying

Choosing an electric violin can feel a little overwhelming - what brand do I pick? What features ...

Choosing an electric violin can feel a little overwhelmin...
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When Should I Replace My Strings? Our Top-Tips for Violin, Viola, Cello & Double Bass

Replacing strings: Back to Basics with Simply for Strings One of the most frequently asked questi...

Replacing strings: Back to Basics with Simply for Strings...
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Your Cello or Violin Soundpost - Everything You Need to Know

So you’ve just discovered that your violin, viola, cello or double bass has something called a so...

So you’ve just discovered that your violin, viola, cello ...
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History of the Cello

The cello is a bass musical instrument of the violin group. The earliest cellos were developed du...

The cello is a bass musical instrument of the violin grou...
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Product Review: Larsen Virtuoso Strings for Viola

Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice for violins, violas, cellos, basses, bo...

Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice...
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How To Jump-Start Your String Instrument Journey: A Beginner's Checklist

Congratulations on beginning your journey to becoming a fully fledged violinist, violist, cellist...

Congratulations on beginning your journey to becoming a f...
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The Top 5 Pop Music Pieces Your Kids Will Want To Learn On The Violin!

When learning the violin, viola or cello, classical music is the fundamental part of any teaching...

When learning the violin, viola or cello, classical music...
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Appointments Available: Cello String Library

Did you know that your cello can sound totally different depending on the type of strings fitted ...

Did you know that your cello can sound totally different ...
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Product Review: Pirastro Perpetual Strings for Cello

Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice for violins, violas, cellos, basses, bow...

Simply for Strings is Australian musicians’ first choice ...
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Why Your String Instrument Set Up is Important

You might be surprised to know that some companies just sell you the instruments the way they rec...

You might be surprised to know that some companies just s...
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Maintaining Your Violin: 5 Steps to Great Violin Care

Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is vital for a great sound and a long, happy playing li...

Keeping your instrument clean and healthy is vital for a ...
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How to Overcome Music Performance Anxiety: Tips Composed to Strike a Chord

Experiencing music performance anxiety can feel like tingling in the tips of your fingers. It can...

Experiencing music performance anxiety can feel like ting...
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Support Act Sale Update!

Our professional community of talented music-makers has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic...

Our professional community of talented music-makers has b...
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Learning The Viola: A Beginner's Guide

There are so many things to consider when you’re starting a new musical instrument, whether it’s ...

There are so many things to consider when you’re starting...
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Violin for Beginners - Everything You Need to Know

Whether your child is about to start lessons at school, or you’ve been thinking about taking up t...

Whether your child is about to start lessons at school, o...
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Easy to Learn Cello Songs for Beginners

Congratulations on starting to learn the cello! Here’s a quick list of some of our top recommenda...

Congratulations on starting to learn the cello! Here’s a ...
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Tuning Your Cello - A Beginner's Guide

When you start learning to play the cello, usually your teacher will tune your cello in your week...

When you start learning to play the cello, usually your t...
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How To: String Instrument Care & Maintenance

Get the most from your string instrument with our simple care guide. The following information is...

Get the most from your string instrument with our simple ...
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Easy Christmas Violin Songs

The festive season is just around the corner. With only a few weeks to go, there’s no better time...

The festive season is just around the corner. With only a...
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How To Find The Perfect Shoulder Rest

Finding the right shoulder rest can be a daunting task…let us help!Robyn discusses the use of sho...

Finding the right shoulder rest can be a daunting task…le...
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Essentials for the Double Bassist Learning at Home

Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your hands, on holidays with little to do, or ...

Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your h...
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How to: Use a Humidifier

A humidifier will protect your precious violin, viola, cello or double bass from damage, whether ...

A humidifier will protect your precious violin, viola, ce...
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What Everybody Ought to Know About Strings

Wanting to know more about strings? Read on! Many musicians and students are amazed and sometimes...

Wanting to know more about strings? Read on! Many musicia...
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New Cello String Releases Reviewed!

Michael has been busy testing some of the latest cello string releases from Larsen, Pirastro and ...

Michael has been busy testing some of the latest cello st...
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Dry and Cold Weather Survival Tips

If you've opened your case to find your instrument has loose strings, or the pegs have popped out...

If you've opened your case to find your instrument has lo...
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Essentials for the Violinist Learning at Home

Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your hands, on holidays with little to do, or ...

Are you locked away at home with plenty of time on your h...
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Why You Should Practise with a Metronome

Wanting to boost your productivity and optimise your practise sessions? If you haven’t already in...

Wanting to boost your productivity and optimise your prac...
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Beginner's Guide to Instrument Care and What to Do if Something Breaks!

You have a new family member now! - and handling a new instrument in the home can be a big learni...

You have a new family member now! - and handling a new in...
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What to Expect When Your Child Starts Music Lessons

We understand, sometimes the initial sounds on a string instrument can be pretty frightening! Thi...

We understand, sometimes the initial sounds on a string i...
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Music Education: A Sound Investment

The Tony Foundation's Vision All Australian primary school children need, and have a right to a...

The Tony Foundation's Vision All Australian primary sch...
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Music as Medicine: According to Science

For as long as it’s existed, music has been used to heal everything from broken hearts, to wounde...

For as long as it’s existed, music has been used to heal ...
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Graded String Orchestra Repertoire for the QLD curriculum

Explore our updated Graded String Orchestra Repertoire for QLD. EQ IM levels, direct links, and e...

Explore our updated Graded String Orchestra Repertoire fo...
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How a Viola is Made

The construction of the viola demands a large amount of time, concentration and years of mastery....

The construction of the viola demands a large amount of t...
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Key Learnings from Bigger Better Brains Educators Course 2020

Music learning is essential for every child’s cognitive development, and from here, they experien...

Music learning is essential for every child’s cognitive d...
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Tuning Your Violin: A Beginner's Guide

When you start learning to play the violin, usually your teacher will tune your violin in your w...

When you start learning to play the violin, usually your...
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Viola Price Guide (What to Expect in Every Price Range!)

Key Insights Viola prices generally reflect timber quality, craftsmanship, fittings, and level ...

Key Insights Viola prices generally reflect timber qual...
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Ignite Your Child's Curiosity for Classical Music

There’s something special about the relationship children have with music. To an outsider, it se...

There’s something special about the relationship childre...
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Just Landed: Rondofile | Annotation Made Easy

At Simply for Strings, we're always on the lookout for new trends, exceptional brands and unrival...

At Simply for Strings, we're always on the lookout for ne...
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Parents' Guide to Buying Your Child a Stringed Instrument

The very first instrument. The one that might make or break their interest in music. We understan...

The very first instrument. The one that might make or bre...
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How To Find The Perfect Chin Rest

Finding the right chin rest can be a daunting task…let us help!Robyn discusses the use of the chi...

Finding the right chin rest can be a daunting task…let us...
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How a Cello is Made

The construction of the cello demands a large amount of time, concentration and years of mastery....

The construction of the cello demands a large amount of t...
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How to Help the New Musician in Your Family

It is a new and wondrous experience receiving a new instrument into your home! There can also be ...

It is a new and wondrous experience receiving a new instr...
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Afterpay | Play Now, Pay Later

Simply for Strings now offers Afterpay! Play now. Pay later. Simply for Strings x Afterpay. Bu...

Simply for Strings now offers Afterpay! Play now. Pay l...
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The Curious Case of the Wandering Cello

Once you’ve held an instrument in your hands, the power of music travels with you wherever you go...

Once you’ve held an instrument in your hands, the power o...
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