Pretty 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…
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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…
Wedding Sheet Music: What to Play This Summer
Tuesday, July 24, 2012Wedding season is underway! Do you have the sheet music you need for all of your upcoming wedding performances?
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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Cello Sheet Music Recommendation: Elgar's Cello Concerto
Tuesday, May 15, 2012Dear Alberta,It's fitting that such an elegaic concerto is the last concerto of our letters. (Sad face!) Edward Elgar composed his cello concerto, Op. 85, in the summer of 1919; it's hard to ignore the fact that he composed the concerto in Sussex, where…
Thoughts on Music Stands
Friday, May 11, 2012Having trouble finding the music stand you need? Here are my personal favorites!
Dvorak's String Quartet No. 12: Is There Anything American About It?
Wednesday, April 25, 2012In this week's letter to the violinist Alberta Barnes, I try to figure out what's so American about Dvořák's String Quartet No. 12.
SHAR's 3rd Annual String Quartet Competition
Tuesday, April 17, 2012SHAR Music is proud to announce the winners of its third annual Quartet Competition!