How to Run an Effective Practice Session
Practicing is a way of life for musicians. It begins the first time you pick up your instrument as a beginner and continues throughout...
What is Rosin?
If you're a new stringed instrument player, you may have looked at that funny amber colored stuff that comes in your stringed instrument case...
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Can You Fly With a Violin as Carry-On Luggage?
The short answer is yes, but different airlines have different guidelines.We at Orchestra Central have flown with violins before, but try to fly under...
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How Many Octaves Does a Piano Have
A piano is a beautiful instrument that people have enjoyed for centuries. Throughout history, the standard number of keys has changed. Though many pianos...