Monthly Archives: April 2009

Thanks for the Cupcakes Mrs. Spiller

Hard work paid off recently when we managed a 24hr turn around on a bow rehair. The lovely Mrs. Spiller was so impressed she made a stop-off at Couture Cupcakes in Bardon and brought us these 3 scrumptous morcels to … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events

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Common Terms Explained

Some of the most common string playing terms are explained here… Arco: Italian for bow. Written in after passages of pizzicato (plucked) notes. Means to return to playing with the bow. Bariolage: A passage, often in Bach but in Brahms … Continue reading

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The Right Rest for You

The correct combination of chinrest and shoulder-rest is crucial to comfort and proper relaxation when playing the violin. Professional violinists and violists have, for the last century, been divided over the use of the shoulder-rest. Early during the 20th century, … Continue reading

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Zipper Care

A zipper slider is made to open and close the teeth of the zipper. Be sure that the zipper is completely unzipped before opening the case to prevent damage to the teeth. The slider is designed to slide back and … Continue reading

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Is your music bothering others?

If your practicing is bothering others – you live in an apartment, you live with family members who can’t deal with the noise, you spend a lot of time practicing in hotels, and so forth – you have a couple … Continue reading

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