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Aesthetics of Shifting and Use of Torso

The challenge for many string players is to play comfortably and shifting can present a particular challenge. Especially when shifting beyond the 3rd position, one must ‘get around’ the instrument, which...

Aesthetics of Shifting and Use of Torso

The challenge for many string players is to play comfortably and shifting can present a particular challenge. Especially when shifting beyond the 3rd position, one must ‘get around’ the instrument, which...

Circular Motion and the Utilization of the Back...

Circular motion and warming up back muscles The following movements incorporate circular movements in back and arm. Circling the arm enables one to bring the weight of the arm around...

Circular Motion and the Utilization of the Back...

Circular motion and warming up back muscles The following movements incorporate circular movements in back and arm. Circling the arm enables one to bring the weight of the arm around...

Tutorial: Rosining Bow and Beginning Bow Hold

Rosin is actually ‘resin,’ a sap which comes from trees like pine and conifer. Some students will be surprised when first trying to play their violin if there is no...

Tutorial: Rosining Bow and Beginning Bow Hold

Rosin is actually ‘resin,’ a sap which comes from trees like pine and conifer. Some students will be surprised when first trying to play their violin if there is no...

What do you think about guitar decals?

Dear guitarists, This may be a loaded question because no one likes to hear bad news but still – I’d like to hear what you think about Guitar Decals. We’d...

What do you think about guitar decals?

Dear guitarists, This may be a loaded question because no one likes to hear bad news but still – I’d like to hear what you think about Guitar Decals. We’d...