The group we know today as the “Dave Matthews Band” automatically conjures thoughts of skill, talent, and massive commercial success. But did you know that the band started out as a Trio? Actually, it really started out as a solo act. You see, initially, Dave was just looking to record some songs on a demo […]
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Hi friends! Today we’re going to talk about two violin techniques that can often be confused. These are Sautille and Spiccato. They are both bow techniques that give a detached sound to your notes. However, there are important differences between the two and in this article, we are going to explore them. Let’s dive in!
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When most people hear the word “violin”, they think of prim and proper folks in suits, dresses, and hosiery. Violins are supposed to play “symphonies” and “sonatas” and “concertos. They’re supposed to play seated in a chamber group or standing on stage with a piano accompanist. But something happened during the past 100 years of
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One of a kind. That’s what you are and that’s what you want your violin to be, right? Trust me, I get it. You want to project a commanding persona and you want your violin to be an extension of your own unique personality. Here’s where I can help. There are several ways in which
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How To Buy Violin Strings First, let me tell you, the research for this article was brutal. Born out of the need to sift through the overwhelming number of string lines and brands on the market, this article aims to help you understand what to look for when choosing strings for your violin. The list
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What a task I’ve chosen. Welcome back everyone! It seems I’ve really stepped in it this time. What do I mean by that? I chose to write an article about 6 great must-hear movie soundtracks. How on earth can that be considered an easy undertaking? Anyone who even occasionally watches movies will recognize that a
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Are you too old to play music? No. You’re not. Well, I guess that’s it for this article. Thanks for stopping by! Just kidding! Welcome back everyone! Today I had a thought. I want to share it with you. One of the questions I always get asked by adult student centers around their age. They
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Hi everyone! This article is going to close out our stage 2. Trust me, there’s a lot more to come, but here we’re going to bring everything we’ve learned together. We’re going to be playing some songs with rests in them and I want you to count them as well! Don’t worry, I’ll be counting
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We’re almost ready to read simple rhythms on your violin! We’ve got a few more things to cover and then you’ll be able to read the exercises we’ve already covered and more. If you haven’t read the previous article on understanding beats and rhythms in music, make sure to check it out here. Just to
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Hello music friends! I was going about my day and started putting together a list of classical pieces that I enjoyed for one reason or another. I came up with a list far longer than this. Believe me. However, that doesn’t make a very enjoyable reading experience. So I’ve narrowed it down to 5 pieces.
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