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The Journal of the Violin Society of America
Information, indexes, sample articles, and ordering information for the hard copy print journal.

Maestronet Home Page
Online magazine about bowed string instruments. Offers stolen instruments registry, database of instruments for sale, dealers, archives and discussion groups.

Hardanger Fiddle Association of America
Organization preserving and promoting traditional Norwegian folk music and dance. Membership information, mailing lists, calendar, and FAQ.

All Things Strings
Profiles, reviews, news, market updates, discussion forums about bowed instruments, players, and makers. Searchable dealer database.

Mark Deutsch's Bazantar
Biography of the designer and performer the bazantar, a modified acoustic bass with sympathetic strings. Also, contact information, concert schedule and MP3s.

How to Buy a Violin
A multi-chapter guide on how to shop for a violin, viola or cello. Discusses dealer and shop practices, instrument authenticity, depreciation and value.

Bowed Strings
Scientific acoustic descriptions show the physics of bowed string instruments.

The Strad Magazine
Monthly print magazine for bowed string players, teachers, students, makers and dealers. Read sample contents, browse for books, CDs and posters. Strings business and education directories.

Erhu
Chinese two stringed bowed instrument. Includes description, pictures and MP3s.

Catgut Acoustical Society
Provides information about the application of scientific principles to the construction of instruments in the violin family. Includes journal, research articles, conference schedules and membership details.


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