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Practicing Tips
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-Cellist Pablo Casals on expressive intonation.
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Preventing Injuries
-11 streching exercises for musicians.
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Stretch your Limits!
-Why is the violin so hard to play?
Instrument maintenance.
-Tips for proper bow maintenance.
-How do deal with a stringed instrument buzz.
-How are strings made for our instruments?