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case for iPad
I want to buy a case for my new iPad, i have found two nice case online, but i don't know which one is more cuter and prettier ? Please give me some suggestion? http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/astroywalk/items/Hello_kitty_Sleeve_Case_Bag_Cover_for_9_…
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Ricky replied to Ricky's discussion 'Where to go next....'
you know i'm surprised it's so enjoyable to be able to have fresh start and try so many teachers, i've met many good ones i thank you for the link this gives me even more options. after much mulling over i think i'll try for a stricter teacher, but…
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Kevin Keating Setting a goal: learn & perfect 1 new fiddle tune per week. This week Neil Gow's Farewell To Whiskey
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Patrick McGreal replied to Cindi Kazarian's discussion 'What's everyone working on these days?' in the group Violists
Oh, and to answer your question, Cindi, I'm working on the Bruch Romance for something different, also the Brahms viola sonata no.2, and the Bach Partita no.2 as well as Kreutzer, Mazas, and Dont.
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Patrick McGreal replied to Patrick McGreal's discussion 'Viola Mania' in the group Violists
By the way, I pictured you back on the East coast. Where are you? I'm down near Monterey.
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Greg Cahill

Catch the Banff International String Quartet Competition Online

On August 30, nine of the world’s finest emerging string quartets will arrive in Banff, in the shadows of Canada’s Rocky Mountains, for the 10th Banff International String Quartet Competition.

Chosen from dozens of applicants from 16 countries, the international roster of accomplished young musicians will compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes, including the offer of a Banff Centre residency and CD recording, a set of bows by internationally-renowned Canadian bow maker François Malo,… Continue

Posted by Greg Cahill on August 23, 2010 at 2:00pm

Greg Cahill

Arizona State Student Wins 2010 Strings Scholarship

Strings magazine recently awarded its annual $3,000 music scholarship to Kathrine Robinson, a wife, mother, and string student at Arizona State University, who is majoring in music education with a concentration on the cello. Named on ASU’s Dean’s List for her academic achievements, Robinson strives as a future educator to instill in her students a love for music and to involve her students in community service. Robinson will be teachin… Continue

Posted by Greg Cahill on August 13, 2010 at 4:30pm

Laurel Thomsen

Exploring Left and Right Side Independence

If you are a string player, have you ever thought about left and right side independence? Perhaps not. The violin family instruments require such asymmetrical positions and motions, I suspect that many string players have never considered how interconnected our arms, hands, and fingers actually are when it comes to the signals our brain sends them. Since many of these signals, when sent symmetrically, are detrimental to the sound the player is trying to produce and over time his or her playing h… Continue

Posted by Laurel Thomsen on April 16, 2010 at 1:00pm

Greg Cahill

A Thoroughly Modern Music Fest

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra music director Marin Alsop, a force of nature and powerful advocate for new music, returns to the West Coast from Aug. 1-15 to lead the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in the coastal town of Santa Cruz, California. The Kronos Quartet, cellist Wendy Sutter, and eighth blackbird are among the special artists, in addition to the festival orchestra, featuring concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Wi… Continue

Posted by Greg Cahill on July 27, 2010 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

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Welcome to All Things Strings, where you can connect with fellow string players, teachers, and members of the string trade, and with the editors, contributors, and readers of Strings magazine and its companion website. Please create your personal or business profile (or one of each) and become an active participant in our community by blogging, chatting, and taking part in discussion forums . . . post your own videos, photos, and music files . . . and join (or create) groups where you can share your interests and activities with like-minded people. And please, be in touch with me and other members of the "Strings Staff" Group to let us know what you want from, and for, our unique online community . . .

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yan nie

case for iPad

Started by yan nie in Playing 2 hours ago.

Ricky

Where to go next.... 12 Replies

Started by Ricky in Playing. Last reply by Ricky 8 hours ago.

Mark O'Connor

Improvisation for strings 4 Replies

Started by Mark O'Connor in String Teaching Forum. Last reply by Mark O'Connor Aug 30.

Lindsey Townsend

Violas Are Harsh On Their Players - It Hurts To Play? 12 Replies

Started by Lindsey Townsend in Playing. Last reply by Lindsey Townsend Aug 29.

Greg Cahill

Have You Given Your Instrument a Name? 22 Replies

Started by Greg Cahill in Players. Last reply by Robyn Allegra Aug 28.

valver

Physics of tuning and untuning...question 4 Replies

Started by valver in Playing. Last reply by Laurel Thomsen Aug 26.

Rick

Anyone need a (free) violin mute? 2 Replies

Started by Rick in Your Instrument. Last reply by Lindsey Townsend Aug 25.

Sherriea Williams

Ensembles and starter adult orcrhestras 2 Replies

Started by Sherriea Williams in String Teaching Forum. Last reply by Kevin Keating Aug 24.

Rachel A.

Dominant Strings? 3 Replies

Started by Rachel A. in Your Instrument. Last reply by Erin Shrader Aug 23.

Kevin Keating

need help making a cheap fiddle playable 3 Replies

Started by Kevin Keating in Lutherie Forum. Last reply by Douglas Marples Aug 22.

 
 
 

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