Tag Archives: violin
Pen and Ink Series #115: Trying to be Smooth , LA, 2025
I’m having a hard time balancing the bow when I play at the frog (the end of the bow that one holds). This is a critical skill if one wants to play smoothly.
Pen and Ink Series #114: Violin Lesson Anticipated, LA, 2025
I have a lesson soon. I’m looking on the internet for some hints to prepare… to make a good first impression.
Pen and Ink Series #113: Violin Practice Annoyances, LA, 2025
Pen and Ink Series #112: Dance Masters with Pochettes, from old etchings, LA, 2025
Pen and Ink Series #111: After “La Pochette” date unknown, French fiddler and Pochette, LA, 2025
Pen and Ink Series #108: Pouchette, LA, 2025
I knew a nascent violin maker many years ago. He made me this beautiful pouchette, which a very small violin that the dancing masters used to carry in their great coats and played tunes for their students.
