Read on to discover a fantastic exercise from Dr. Cheri Collins on how to learn to play with the Helmholtz Motion, and thus play with better tone. Learn to Play With Helmholtz Motion
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Read on to discover a fantastic exercise from Dr. Cheri Collins on how to learn to play with the Helmholtz Motion, and thus play with better tone. What is “Good” Tone? Re-calibrating our Ears
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Have you ever wondered exactly what “good” tone is? If you want to learn more about how to improve YOUR tone READ ON! Daily Bow: Are Tiger Children Better Musicians?
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In this Friday’s Daily Bow, we look at the “Tiger Mother” approach to parenting. Do you think it is an effective way of developing young musicians. Tips for Healthy Practicing, Part 2
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What do you do if you feel pain from playing? The first thing is, STOP playing if it hurts. End your practice session early. Do not keep playing through the pain. It will just aggravate the problem… Daily Bow: Honoring Mahler the Right Way
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Lorin Maazel – conductor, violinist, and composer – is showing his appreciation and respect for Gustav Mahler’s work in perhaps the most complete way possible. Daily Bow: More on the Musical Mind!
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Great links on the “musical mind,” including information on music, the brain, and creativity! String Players’ Brains are “Special”
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As string players, we develop brain areas that others do not. Other musicians develop unique brains, but string players are subjects of ongoing research because they offer distinctive evidence of brain plasticity. Our brains develop more in volume, mechanisms of use, and perhaps heightened abilities beyond music alone. Interview with Cellist and Editor Valter Dešpalj
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Internationally acclaimed cellist, arranger, and Ovation Press editor Valter Dešpalj shares his thoughts on arranging music and the evolving body of cello repertoire. Daily Bow: Can Classical Music Save the World?
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The Atlantic recently ran a great article on how classical music can be (and has been) a powerful transformative force in society. Monday’s Bow (May 23)
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Recent exciting, interesting and humorous stories brought to you on the Daily Bow, May 23, 2011. CONNECT WITH US!
