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~Upstream and Down~: November 2011
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Life is a series of snapshots meant to be recorded in words. A writer and photographer shares hers. Wednesday, November 23, 2011. At Thanksgiving time, I always think back to my years as a young teacher. It was traditional to have students list all the things they were thankful for. But I was a think-outside-the-box teacher, and I urged them to think beyond what I. Thought were the obvious things to be thankful for. For these seven- and eight-year-olds there really was. Could I ask for? Links to this post.
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Violins of Plymouth: G. B. Guadangnini
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This blog is a running commentary on violins and violin making at "Violins of Plymouth" in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The maker is Tom Shaughnessy, a maker and avid musician! Tuesday, March 18, 2014. GB Guadagnini Instruments- 1711- 1786. Home of G.B. The Guadagnini reproduction of length 422 cm. Two piece flamed maple back. Oil-based varnish hand rubbed. C" s are 20.2 cm upper, 13.8 cm mid, and 24.6 cm lower. Black aluminum tail with adjusters. Ebony pegs, saddle, nut. Scroll is "cello" type!
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Violins of Plymouth: Violins of Plymouth at the Pine Hills "Stonebridge Club" as artist of the month
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This blog is a running commentary on violins and violin making at "Violins of Plymouth" in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The maker is Tom Shaughnessy, a maker and avid musician! Thursday, April 23, 2015. Violins of Plymouth at the Pine Hills "Stonebridge Club" as artist of the month. Violins of Plymouth is being features at the Stonebridge Club on Amenity Drive, Plymouth for the Month of April. Thomas Shaughnessy, the artist, has posted the following bio! Violin Maker and Photographer. The Plymouth Center for...
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Violins of Plymouth: Russell Gallery Artist- Violins June 12, 2014
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This blog is a running commentary on violins and violin making at "Violins of Plymouth" in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The maker is Tom Shaughnessy, a maker and avid musician! Sunday, June 15, 2014. Russell Gallery Artist- Violins June 12, 2014. Instruments were carefully selected to illustrate capabilities and available styles. Two violas in the manner of Gasparo da Salo, were chosen to be considered. A large viola reproducing the 1690 Antonio Stradivarius was also included. Please plan to visit! Simple th...
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Violins of Plymouth: October 2013
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This blog is a running commentary on violins and violin making at "Violins of Plymouth" in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The maker is Tom Shaughnessy, a maker and avid musician! Sunday, October 27, 2013. G Guarnerius can be your best friend! It is autumn in Plymouth with many foliage and seaside scenes. Boats are ready to be stored. And the arts competition is over. Maybe he really did experiment to achieve his beautiful violins! What did they expect to see? We will celebrate Thanksgiving in Plymouth together!
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Violins of Plymouth: March 2013
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This blog is a running commentary on violins and violin making at "Violins of Plymouth" in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The maker is Tom Shaughnessy, a maker and avid musician! Friday, March 8, 2013. Another snowy day for violin making at Violins of Plymouth! This might be a good time to update on the appearance of Violins of Plymouth in the South Shore Living magazine's March issue! The Rabideau Media Group. Maria and Alison) did an excellent job post-processing, as usual. Many thanks to all! Philharmonic S...
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Violins of Plymouth: History of viols in Dedham, Massachusetts
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This blog is a running commentary on violins and violin making at "Violins of Plymouth" in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The maker is Tom Shaughnessy, a maker and avid musician! Tuesday, November 26, 2013. History of viols in Dedham, Massachusetts. Dedham's settlement by the English dates from 1636. A few "vagabond Quakers" had expelled, prior to the official settlement. See "Old New England Churches and their children" by Dolores Bacon (available in EPUB.). Credit Abner Ellis according to Ms Bacon. The actua...
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Violins of Plymouth: January 2014
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This blog is a running commentary on violins and violin making at "Violins of Plymouth" in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The maker is Tom Shaughnessy, a maker and avid musician! Thursday, January 9, 2014. Anthropology of musical instruments/Significance? Pre-human musician or Photoshop? This post asks and partially answers the questions:. When did Homo Sapiens initiate instrumental music? Did earlier Homo species play instrumental music? Http:/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music archaeology. Homo Sapiens arrived in ...
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Violins of Plymouth: March 2014
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This blog is a running commentary on violins and violin making at "Violins of Plymouth" in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The maker is Tom Shaughnessy, a maker and avid musician! Tuesday, March 18, 2014. GB Guadagnini Instruments- 1711- 1786. Home of G.B. The Guadagnini reproduction of length 422 cm. Two piece flamed maple back. Oil-based varnish hand rubbed. C" s are 20.2 cm upper, 13.8 cm mid, and 24.6 cm lower. Black aluminum tail with adjusters. Ebony pegs, saddle, nut. Scroll is "cello" type!