If you play the bass, you’re going to need a bass bag. Here at SHAR we carry a few different bass bags, but here is our advice on which ones to consider.
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Are You a Bassist? Minimize Your Travel Stress
Wednesday, July 30, 2014We recently published a blog on traveling with your cello. SHAR has long been the go-to shop for violinists and violists, but we've often failed to provide useful content and products for our cellists and bassists. Here's our second blog to remedy that!…
Choosing Music
Tuesday, October 23, 2012We have a wonderful guest blog today from Kim Wren, the upright bassist for the indie-folk band Doug Mains & the City Folk. Ms. Wren has been a member of Doug Mains & the City Folk since 2010 and is currently a senior music education major at Michigan…
What Should You Look For In a Case?
Friday, October 12, 2012If you just bought an instrument for the first time, or if you're looking to upgrade your current case, check out our purchasing guide below. It takes you through the major features you should consider such as shape, exterior and interior materials, and…
Getting the Most Out of Your Bow
Friday, September 07, 2012Today we have another fine blog from our apprentice James Engman. James shares six tips that will help you maintain and care for your bow whether you're just starting out or an established professional. As a young player becomes more experienced, their…
A guide to Choosing the Right Set of Strings
Thursday, July 12, 2012Edited Apr. 14, 2016 - We've rolled live the Violin Strings, Viola Strings, Cello Strings, and Bass Strings Sound Guides, now with interactive icons, a pricing key, and revised placement! See the updated blog on choosing the right set of strings here.
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The Violin as a Response to Bullying
Friday, May 25, 2012There's been a lot of press recently about bullying and hazing: a Rutgers student hid a camera in his dorm room to record his roommate being intimate; the hazing practices of the Florida A&M marching band led to the death of drum major; and Mitt…
For Violins, Too, the Weather Outside is Frightful
Tuesday, December 06, 2011A few timely tips on string instrument care and maintenance.Here in Michigan we're lurching toward the heart of winter: snow on the ground for four months, ice-encased cars, and the early-morning cacophony of salt trucks and snow plows. But even if you…
Liebenzeller Rosin, for Violin, Viola, and Cello
Monday, January 17, 2011There's been lots of buzz online about Liebenzeller rosin, and now it's finally available again in the US from SHAR!