Web Directory

» All Things Strings
   Profiles, reviews, news, market updates, discussion forums about bowed instruments, players, and makers. Searchable dealer database.
   http://www.stringsmagazine.com/

» Bowed Strings
   Scientific acoustic descriptions show the physics of bowed string instruments.
   http://www-ccrma.stanford.edu/~jos/smith-nam/Bowed_Strings.html

» 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.
   http://www.catgutacoustical.org/

» Cozio.com
   Online database of Italian stringed instruments made before 1800.
   http://www.cozio.com

» Erhu
   Chinese two stringed bowed instrument. Includes description, pictures and MP3s.
   http://www.philmultic.com/home/instruments/erhu.html

» Erhu Music
   By George Gao, instruction videos, music albums, and general information.
   http://www.ggao.com/

» Fiddle and Alternative Strings Forum
   Lots of submissions of questions and responses about fiddle playing and styles and dealing with acoustic and electric bowed stringed instruments.
   http://www.fiddleforum.com

» 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.
   http://www.musicaluniverse.com/

» Maestronet Home Page
   Online magazine about bowed string instruments. Offers stolen instruments registry, database of instruments for sale, dealers, archives and discussion groups.
   http://www.maestronet.com

» 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.
   http://www.bazantar.com

» The Journal of the Violin Society of America
   Information, indexes, sample articles, and ordering information for the hard copy print journal.
   http://www.vsa.to/journal.htm

» 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.
   http://www.thestrad.com/

» Violinandviola.co.uk
   Contains database of bowed string teachers and performers in the UK, free sheet music downloads, forum and events noticeboard.
   http://www.violinandviola.co.uk

» Violinbridges
   Online photographic archive of bridges from violin instrument family with weights and measurements of bridges displayed.
   http://www.violinbridges.co.uk/