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Christmas Sheet music For Strings - Part Three: Solos with Audio Accompaniment
Wednesday, November 30, 2016Let's face it, piano accompanists and ensemble-ready string players don't grow on Christmas trees. Sometimes you need to put on a show for your family, friends, classmates, or coworkers, but there is no one else to team up with for a duet or ensemble.…
Christmas Sheet Music for Strings - Part Two: Advanced String Quartets
Monday, November 21, 2016Is your string quartet booked for any holiday gigs? Do you have a group of advanced players in your orchestra that might want to showcase a quartet at the Christmas Concert? The string quartet is one of the most enduring and popular ensembles because of…
Christmas Sheet Music for Strings - Part One: Easy Flexible Ensembles
Monday, November 14, 2016Do you have sheetmusic ready for this year’s holiday celebrations? The Holiday season is a hectic time, and if you’re in charge of getting music students ready for concerts, I certainly don’t have to tell you that. I also don’t have to tell you that if…
New at SHAR - Fall 2016: Cello and Bass Strings, Electrics, Accessories, and Cases!
Saturday, August 27, 2016Since 1962, SHAR has been making new products available to string players every year. The fall season is usually when we debut most of our new products in preparation for new school years, concert seasons, and holidays! This year is no exception with…
Why is My Stringed Instrument Buzzing and Rattling?
Wednesday, March 16, 2016Is your violin, viola, cello, or bass rattling or buzzing? Does it make these noises only on certain strings or notes?
Traveling with Your Cello
Tuesday, July 15, 2014If you’re an active musician, chances are you’ll be traveling to a gig, performance or audition out of town. If you’re a violinist or flutist, this isn’t a big deal... well, at least it shouldn't be. But if you’re a cellist or bassist? Let’s just say…
A Brief Email Interview with Kathryn Schutmaat
Tuesday, April 22, 2014When My Very First Cello Method first arrived at SHAR we thought: Another method book . . . is there anything special about this one? What follows is a brief email interview with the author, Kathryn Schutmaat. We hear a little about her professional…
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…
Why Own an Instrument Stand for Your Violin, Viola, or Cello?
Tuesday, September 25, 2012Pretty much every musician has a music stand, but not every musician has an instrument stand. Have you thought about the benefits to owing a violin stand or a cello stand? Here are four things to think about!1. Motivation to Practice. Having the…