I'm one that has never used a strap, either sitting, standing or strolling. I learned the old way how to hold a bowlback and have never had need of a...
Has anyone else read this? It is, by my count, the fourth (?) book of five that are directly on Bill Monroe: Bossmen, Can't you hear me calling, The...
Here's a link to the free balalaika band music from the University of Pennsylvania; perhaps you could call their music dept. and get a recommendation...
When I play classical, the warm tone really sound wrong to me. I much prefer the high scintillating brilliance. The sparkles. This requires a thinner...
I prefer to play strapless but I go into and out of the habit. It started again when i got the reso. It is just to darn heavy not to use s strap and...
As a long time fiddler who also plays mandolin you guys are opening up some of the dark secrets of the violin world. But a lot of fiddlers I know do...
Actually, that i have used them for many years and have never had a reason or opportunity to say the name out loud strikes me as a little curious. I...
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