Apr 23
So you’re at Grandpa’s house helping him clean out his attic. While cleaning, you stumble across a dusty trunk and inside you find some old books, a quilt, and a violin. At first, it doesn’t look like much, the bridge is missing and who knows the last time the strings were changes. But wait! Something …
Jul 25
Today we will answer a very important question; a question that has plagued classical music scholars for centuries, I’m sure. The first person to actually ask me this question was not a learned professor or a talented colleague, it was my twin brother. Which was surprising at the time since his favorite musician was Weird …
Jul 16
The bridge, which connects the vibration of the strings to the body of the instrument, is held in place only by the tension of the strings. No glue or adhesive is necessary or even desirable. (Photo by CavinB) You’ve seen it before. Intermission commences at the junior high orchestra concert. The suspect, a rather uncoordinated …
May 02
Johann Sebastien Bach was one of the most notably gifted and talented musicians and composers of all time. His music had a significant influence on many composers who would come after him. Being very pleasant and delightful, his music is enjoyed by many today. Bach was born March 21, 1685 in Eisenach, Saxe-Eisenach, which is …
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