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Gifts for Teachers!
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If you are or did take lessons what are/would you get your teacher for Christmas?
Started this discussion. Last reply by BethAnn Dec. 23, 2009.
What Metronome do you have?
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I'm looking at getting a metronome for my birthday, I was wondering if you all had any recommendations that are not to pricey? Thanks! Esther
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gretchen Saathoff Nov. 14, 2009.
Theaching Children with Down Syndrome?
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Hello! I'm new here so not quite sure how this all works! I had a question, have any of you taught violin to a child with down syndrome? I just had someone call and say they want me to teach their d…
Started this discussion. Last reply by Larry Greenstein Oct. 9, 2009.
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Last year we gave my violin teacher a candle, that also came with a candle warmer...she loved it. Candles are great for almost anything...
If you are or did take lessons what are/would you get your teacher for Christmas?
I have a Seiko digital. Problem is, you have to scroll thru all tempi when you change tempo markings in a piece, which takes too long.
Suggestion: if you get a metronome with a dial, you can switch tempi much faster. That's what I would get next tim…
Body Beat!!!! The single most amazing metronome!
Hey Randy -
Which button does it let you tap to figure out the tempo?
--Ann Marie
Right now I'm using an online freebie, but I would like to buy a more traditional metronome. When I was young and starting guitar I had a beautiful wooden model. Now that I see the prices, Im sure today that one would sell for over $100.
I have a metronome,but it is useless now coz I don' believe it hepls my practice.
As soon as you progress more, you will leave it
I have a couple of metronomes, both by Korg:
The MA-30: small and easy to carry in your violin case.
The KDM-2: large metronome with a powerful (loud beat), a visible light on top and multiple options. I like it since it's easy to use and you do…
I have an electronic keyboard and I just use the metronome clicker on that. I have a very loud clock in my room which is fine for tempi which are multiples of 60.
I'm looking at getting a metronome for my birthday, I was wondering if you all had any recommendations that are not to pricey?
Thanks!
Esther
I once taught a young man with Downs Syndrome guitar chords so he could sing easy songs and play. I would say break every task up until they master each one. I would try fiddle books with tablature insted of notation at first. Craig Duncan (Mel Bay)…
Thanks for the article!
Esther
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- Violin, other
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- Amateur Musician, Music Teacher, Music Student
- Music I like to play
- Traditional, World music, Classical, Opera, Worship
- Music I like to listen to
- Traditional, World music, Early music, Broadway/show tunes, Classical, Opera, Worship
- I'm looking for people to play music with
- No
- Where I like to play
- Chamber ensemble, chamber orchestra, church ensemble, school ensemble, soloist, symphony
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- http://sharmusic.com
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- http://youtube.com
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- At 9:08pm on October 6, 2009,
Ruth Brons said…
- Hi Esther,
Welcome to the All Things Strings community!
Ruth Brons
Inventor of Bow Hold Buddies[tm] Instant Bow Hold bow accessory for violin/viola, and
CelloPhant[tm] Instant Bow Hold bow accessory for cello
www.things4strings.com
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