A 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…
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Notes from a SHAR Apprentice - Metronomes and Tuners
Wednesday, June 01, 2011Metronomes and Tuners: For you, not against you!
In my lifetime as a musician, I have owned several metronomes and tuners. From a basic metronome with a dial and an off/on switch, to a Doctor Beat DB90, I have owned the economy model, the deluxe, and…
Notes from a SHAR Apprentice - Shoulder Rests
Wednesday, March 02, 2011| Shoulder Rests:Choose your own Adventure!by Christine Beamer |
Like most violists, I have tried pretty much every shoulder rest out there in search of a perfect fit. While some people find a shoulder rest that fits them to a tee, do not panic if…