by musicsorb | May 10, 2014 | Curiosities, Violin talks, Wood Instruments
Could you tell a 300-year-old, seven-figure Stradivarius violin from a brand-new, five-figure instrument? If you can, you’ve got a better ear than a number of renowned soloists. In a recent study, ten professional violinists were given 75 minutes in a rehearsal room... by musicsorb | Mar 9, 2014 | Curiosities
Each week, @Sweden hands control over its Twitter timeline to a different citizen of Sweden. Together those different voices are meant to represent the country. Recently, the account was used by a member of the Sami, Sweden’s indigenous inhabitants. Reindeer herders,... 
by musicsorb | Mar 7, 2014 | Violin talks
When the violin teacher at her local conservatory introduced Ellie and told the audience which pieces she was about to play, the reaction was a long chorus of “aws” and “aahs.” Pretty, eight years old and small for her age, she looked every part the straight-backed,... 
by musicsorb | Feb 13, 2014 | Piano talks, Wood Instruments
By John G Taylor Watching a child starting to learn a musical instrument is inspiring and exciting and heart-warming and terrifying. If they get the learning process right, you’ll be seeing someone take their first steps on a path that will lead them to some of the...
