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How to Start Playing the Violin

If you've thought about learning the violin, then this guide will help you get started. We will cover the basics of buying a violin and then go over ways to start learning how to play the violin. The violin is the smallest instrument in the violin family, but it is...
Best Instruments For Camping & Backpacking

Best Instruments for Camping and Backpacking

Music fills our lives with great energy, it uplifts people and creates an ambiance of fun and relaxation. When on the go, it is ideal to take your camping instruments with you, however, some of them are just too cumbersome to carry with you. Still you may want to...
What Is Pizzicato

What Is Pizzicato?

In order to get a clear understanding of this musical technique, the first question that needs to be answered is what is pizzicato exactly? Pizzicato is simply a playing style that involves plucking a stringed instrument with the fingers instead of using a bow or a pick. How to Play...
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Violinist Plays Violin While Having Brain Surgery

If you thought learning the violin was hard, try playing it while having brain surgery! One patient in London underwent brain surgery to have a tumor removed and insisted on playing the violin during the surgery so that doctors wouldn't injure vital parts of her brain that control precise hand...
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The Violinists of America’s Got Talent

With a broader selection of acts than it's ABC rival, American Idol, America's Got Talent showcases a variety of acts with the goal that the winner will be able to showcase their talent in Las Vegas. Over the years, talents have ranged from Opera singers to magicians, but occasionally...
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