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

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

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

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

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

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

Why do bows cost so much? Here’s a quick explanation. Often people ask why bows cost so much:  “I...

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

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

Buying a double bass can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to...

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

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

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

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

New to orchestra, or struggling to remember what every common orchestral term means? Look no furt...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mutes can help in orchestral playing, or aide in smoothing over relations with the neighbours. Le...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

If you purchased a new violin, viola or cello in January this year, it may be time to replace you...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Double Basses come in all shapes, sizes, colours - and prices. But how do you really know what yo...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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