Relaxation and flexibility promote good technique and injury-free playing
By Joel Becktell
I often give students a little quiz. It’s simple, yet what it reve... Read More...
What exactly is good posture and how can players know when they are practicing it?
By Janet Horvath
How one looks, feels, and sounds is inextricably linke... Read More...
It often comes as a surprise to learn how unreliable that paper label pasted inside your instrument can be in identifying an instrument's maker, age, and place of origin.
By Erin Shrader
“Pegs don’t get a lot of respect,” says Eric Meyer, a Portland, Oregon, craftsman whose handmade fittings grace some of the world’s great ins... Read More...
By Erin Shrader
“It’s amazing how they are overlooked in terms of aesthetics and function,” marvels Eric Meyer, when asked about tailpieces. “Especially sinc... Read More...
Want to play great, beautiful music, but without the daily drudgery of practicing? Manage your time effectively and creatively to make woodshedding fun!
The cello challenge
By Marcelo Sanchez
In the past, such cellists as Jean-Louis Duport, Friedrich Gruetzmacher, and David Popper wrote études that have s... Read More...
Good intonation on a stringed instrument is something you can work on from Day One. Here are 14 steps toward building good intonation on violin, viola, cello & bass.