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10 interesting facts about the violin
10 interesting facts about the violin Here are some facts about the fiddle you might find interesting: The modern violin has been around for roughly
New technology turns violinists into digital music creators
New technology turns violinists into digital music creators The ‘Digitaize’ system allows users to control virtual sounds from their fingerboard; to shape digital samples; and
Update on the bow
The Soundpost in the Violin:an update It was thought that a “support” post was first fitted in a central position and a connection made with
Andrea Amati
Andrea Amati Andrea Amati – Violin maker(c. 1505 – 1577) Known as the founding father of the violin, Andrea Amati appears to have been responsible
History of the Violin Bow
History of the Violin Bow Throughout the years the violin bow has changed a lot and was subject to many developments. This eventually led to
How the violin got its shape.
How the violin got its shape. The elegant shape of the violin evolved over a period of 400 years, largely due to the influence of
New teachers database
WANT TO LEARN THE VIOLIN or FIDDLE We have started a database of string teachers. For the moment only Brisbane but soon extending state wide
Heifetz Institute launches first ever Virtual Institute on June 25
Heifetz Institute launches first ever Virtual Institute The Heifetz International Music Institute has taken the bold step to innovate a Virtual Institute for Summer 2020,
Vale Charlie Daniels
VALE CHARLIE DANIELS Charlie Daniels, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame who sang “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” recorded with Bob Dylan
Nanaimo fiddle instructors recognized for contributing to city’s culture
Nanaimo fiddle instructors recognised for contributing to city’s culture For more than 10 years this duo has been writing and publishing fiddle and piano music
Unleash the ’Gong boy
Unleash the ’Gong boy Richard Tognetti has been staying up until 3am — not with jet lag, not rehearsing, not in post-performance celebrations. Tognetti is
Mass shooting victim’s favourite instrument donated in her memory
Mass shooting victim’s favourite instrument donated in her memory… Emily Tuck was the youngest victim of the mass shooting, which claimed the lives of 22