Trevor Jennings’s eight thousand, six hundred and sixty-eight comments

Because, as time passes, an accurate dating of posts here becomes progressively more difficult, I'll just mention for the record that the event at The Earl of Desmond I referred to in my post of yesterday was on the weekend of May 12, 2013. more…

The basic problem is that the length of the case is determined by the size of the bow, which is considerably longer than the violin. A solution I have seen is a case designed just for the size of the violin by itself, together with a separate cylindrical... more…

Most of the tracks on this CD are well-known songs, played and sung by one or more members of the band. The purely instrumental tune tracks are 4, 7, 11. more…

The Kerry band Oileán have this tune coupled with Planxty Irwin on track 11 of their CD "Once Upon A Time". The sleeve credits give what appears to be copyright/composer information: "P. King (MCPS)", an obvious link with the name of the tune. more…

Back in this thread someone mentioned cadenzas in violin concertos, and concert violinists playing the whole lot from memory. The fact is that if you want to get a concerto up to the standard where people will pay to hear you perform, and return for your ... more…

"La Duenna" comes from an opera of the same name composed in 1775 by the English composer Thomas Linley the Younger (1756-1778) in collaboration with his brother-in-law Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Linley, known as the "English Mozart" because of his extrao... more…

This tune was taught by Jill Elliott at a fiddle workshop at Bristol's Hibernia Centre on 4th May 2013, to universal approval. Great tune. more…

If you're in the UK/EU try http://www.thestringzone.co.uk. Reliable, very quick, attractive prices, and a very large range of stock, including specialist strings such as Baroque. Not only strings, but bows, rosin, shoulder rests, chin rests, etc. more…

David Burgess, who is illustrating somewhat unusual techniques on the last three videos (don't try them out on your Strads at home, children), happens to be among the best luthiers and violin experts in the world, and with a fine sense of humor! more…

Aubert make a violin bridge with adjustable feet. Don't expect the best sound in the world from it, but it is intended for emergencies (e.g. your main bridge breaks) or for situations where you can't get to an expert to fit one for you. Here is another u... more…