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Russell Hopper Violin Maker: January 2012

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NPR: Can You Pick The Strad? Remember, Stradivari's violins were new once, too. You can listen to it here. In a double-blind test by professional violinists, most couldn't determine — by sound alone — which violin was an original Stradivarius and which was a modern instrument. Above, a 1729 Stradivari known as the "Solomon, Ex-Lambert.". Then the researchers told the musicians: These are all fine violins and at least one is a Stradivarius. Play, then judge the instruments. That are terrific,. Subscribe t...

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A non-profit organization promoting performance of. Classical music and of Todays music. News of WMP Concert Hall. Strad for Lunch Series. Noreen Polera Concert Series. Here are our friends websites. Lunatics at Large Ensemble. Jennifer Choi, violinist. Elinor Frey, Cellist. Isaac Salchow, bow maker. Anita Chen, violinist and pianist. Joan Kwuon, violinist. Tanya Anisimova, Cellist, Composer. Elizabeth Woo, Violinist. Asmira Woodward-Page, Violinist. Yann Dubost, double bassist. Web Hosting by Yahoo!

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The Violin Society of America founded in 1973. It reflects a broad range of interested concerns of those interested in violins and the art of making instruments and bows of violin family. Everything for building and repairing stringed instruments. Guild of American luthiers. Since 1972, they’ve been the foremost source of information for makers, repairers, and restorers of all kinds of string instruments. The most famous violin dealer in America. The violin making books. Pegbox and flank repair.

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Russell Hopper Violin Maker: February 2012

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Basic Care of Your Violin. Keep the instrument in the case when not using it and latch it. One of the more horrifying events for a violinist is to pick up a case by the handle and see the violin fall to the floor when the lid flies open! Clean the rosin off the strings with a separate soft cloth to avoid spreading rosin dust on the varnish. Some people use alcohol to clean the strings, but it exposes the varnish to unnecessary risk from drops of alcohol. A cloth is good enough. NEVER leave the instrument...

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Russell Hopper Violin Maker: December 2010

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Violin Making from Beginning to End. A slide show demonstrating. The basic process of violin making. For the most part, violin making has changed little over the past 300 years. The choice to use these methods today is not merely aesthetic. Three hundred years of artisans perfecting their craft have left us with skills and procedures that give successful results in the most efficient amount of time. They had families to feed and so do I! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Tedrow Concer...

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Russell Hopper Violin Maker: Recommended Books on Violin Making

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Recommended Books on Violin Making. Russell's Violin Listmania Selections on Amazon. I compiled a selection of books that are available on Amazon.com. That are terrific,. Resources for anyone wishing to know more about violins. They represent both the latest and seminal works on violin making. There are also many large format volumes that include full size photographs and drawings that are available elsewhere. Two sources for these books are. View my complete profile. My Violin Making Workshop.

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Russell Hopper Violin Maker: NPR: Can You Pick The Strad?

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NPR: Can You Pick The Strad? Remember, Stradivari's violins were new once, too. You can listen to it here. In a double-blind test by professional violinists, most couldn't determine — by sound alone — which violin was an original Stradivarius and which was a modern instrument. Above, a 1729 Stradivari known as the "Solomon, Ex-Lambert.". Then the researchers told the musicians: These are all fine violins and at least one is a Stradivarius. Play, then judge the instruments. View my complete profile. Horst...

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Russell Hopper Violin Maker: February 2011

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National Public Radio (NPR) featured Scrollwoks, a music education program in Birmingham, AL on the news program, Weekend Edition for February 27. The story. Click HERE to see the see and hear the story. My Violin Making Studio. I have two studios in my shop. My front studio is where I work on restorations, touch-ups, adjustments and other tasks that don't require a workbench or make a mess. I also work with clients here. They can relax and chat while I perform adjustments or make consultations&#...The b...

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Russell Hopper Violin Maker: October 2012

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Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. My Violin Making Workshop. Dick GmbH Fine Tools. Joe Robeson: Violin Varnish, Ltd. Violin Craftsmanship Institute- University of New Hampshire. Violin Society of America. Friends: Musicians and Makers. Ben Conover - Violin Maker. Benson and Cornelius Uilleann Pipes, NY. Christopher Germain - Violin Maker, Philadelphia. Corner House Irish Traditional Music. Craig Hultgren - Celloist. Gerry O'Connor - Irish Fiddle. Horst Kloss - Violin Maker, Needham.

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Russell Hopper Violin Maker: My Violin Making Studio

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My Violin Making Studio. I have two studios in my shop. My front studio is where I work on restorations, touch-ups, adjustments and other tasks that don't require a workbench or make a mess. I also work with clients here. They can relax and chat while I perform adjustments or make consultations. I love the light in this space and the acoustics are excellent. Behind the desk are two display cabinets for instruments and accessories. An old chest of drawers holds large tools and vises. 65279;. LaDonna Smi...