How to choose your child’s first instrument Choosing your son or daughter’s first musical instrument ought to be easy – but sadly that isn’t the case. These notes, which have been prepared for parents by two companies that specialise in supplying instruments for children and teenagers, might, hopefully, make life a little easier. The most…
DetailsAlphayue violin strings now available in fractional sizes The Thomastik Alphayue violin strings which combine an unbeatable price with Thomastik-Infeld quality means you no longer have to settle for solid-steel strings to assure durability. These strings, yes at this price, have an advanced synthetic core which delivers a rich, colourful sound impossible to achieve with…
DetailsHaving music lessons is the way to learn to play a musical instrument. But does the process also make you more intelligent? It has long been thought that children who learn to play an instrument increase their intellectual, perceptual, and cognitive skills. Which in short suggests that such children may well be able to raise…
DetailsHow can we make a judgement about a musical improvisation? When a pupil or student plays a piece of music from a notated copy it’s not that hard to give the performance a mark. True, different judges might give different marks, but in such a case they would be able to debate and justify their…
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National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain The National Children’s Orchestras of Great Britain (NCO) provides exceptional orchestral training to musically talented children between the ages of 7 and 14. This is irrespective of background and financial circumstances. Its orchestras regularly enthrall audiences in some of the finest concert venues in the country, performing repertoire usually confined to…
DetailsEnsemble Courses for String players Are you a String player Grade 6 or above and aged 9-15? Join the Intermediate National Youth String Orchestra for a fun and creative musical challenge during the Easter and Summer school holidays. Intermediate NYSO brings together talented young string players from across the country to enjoy rewards of playing in a…
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National Youth String Orchestra In less than 20 years, National Youth String Orchestra (NYSO) has become one of the UK’s most prestigious and important training organisations for young string players. It provides specialist, quality training for talented young string players up to the age of 21, and gives them regular experience in the art of public…
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Kaplan Amo Violin strings, 4/4 Scale, Medium Tension Scaled to fit 4/4 size violin with a playing length of 13 inches (328mm), these medium tension strings are optimized to the needs of a majority of players. Packaging in uniquely-designed sealed pouches provides unparalleled protection from the elements that cause corrosion. Kaplan Amo delivers warmth, richness,…
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The original purpose of the Bow Hold Buddie for Violin or Viola was to prevent the thumb, index finger and ‘pinky’ from straying out of position. According to Ruth Brons, the inventor, “With these three fingers in place and in control of the stick, the other two fingers, hand and bow arm are more relaxed…
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