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BlogsAn introduction to the medieval fiddle
What is a medieval fiddle and how does it differ from a Baroque or modern violin? Stevie Wishart explains its anatomy, tuning and stylistic uses
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5 top tips for string players to live a more eco-friendly life
Ahead of World Earth Day, violinist and low-waste living enthusiast Lucia D’Avanzo-Lewis shares some small but effective measures for string players to help reduce their impact on the environment
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’As a cellist, the old spruce tree I carry around and play every day inspires me to offset my own carbon footprint’
Aaron Sinclair writes about the impact music has on the environment and what measures musicians and concert organisers can take to reduce their carbon footprint. From July 2021
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‘It may reduce luthiers’ frustrations with lazy treatment of instruments!’: Letters to the Editor May 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: May 2022 issue
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9 ways to develop a flexible bow hold
Advice for string players on avoiding tension in the bow hand and wrist from The Strad's Archive
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Leonard Rose: All about the bow
American cellist Leonard Rose was a consummate performer and pedagogue, whose velvety tone was the result of complete mastery of the bow arm. Oskar Falta explores some of his bowing theories and speaks to former students about his teaching techniques. From November 2020
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Music with a view: Queenstown’s Whakatipu Music Festival
New Zealand’s unique position in the world has been both a blessing and a curse for music-making during the pandemic, writes violist Cecile McNeill. She shares her excitement of returning to the Whakatipu Music Festival for its Young Artist Programme, held among the scenic vistas of New Zealand’s South Island
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In the footsteps of masters: Postcard from Paris
As well as a rich selection of concerts and masterclasses, the Philharmonie de Paris’ tenth String Quartet Biennale included its first ever lutherie competition, as Mélissa Lesnie reports
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‘I had two identities’ - Baroque violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte
Our February 2022 issue cover star discusses his diverse musical influences, from musical theatre, modern Russian violin playing, to playing with the Baroque ensemble Les Arts Florissants
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Opinion: Reset, refresh, restore
As teachers and pupils return to in-person lessons, cellist Naomi Yandell examines why it is more important than ever to re-examine students’ goals and priorities, and take nothing for granted
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Casey Driessen: Music in other lands
In 2019, American five-string fiddler Casey Driessen and his family took off around the world for nine months for his music-sharing project Otherlands: A Global Music Exploration. In a tantalising snapshot of his journey, often into the musical unknown, he recalls meeting and playing with some of the great regional ...
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Sentimental Work: Christine Hoock
Mišek’s Double Bass Sonata no.2 has been by the German bassist’s side throughout her career – and helped to create a lot of friendships along the way
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What to do if your violin pegs keep slipping or sticking
Korinthia Klein presents a simple player’s guide to violin maintenance, without encroaching on luthiers’ territory
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The Doric Quartet on switching to Classical bows
In this extract from their cover story in the August 2018 issue of The Strad, the British quartet discusses how a recent experiment with Classical bows has taken the players’ musicianship to new heights. Interview by Toby Deller
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Life Lessons: David Harrington
The American violinist recalls the path that led him to found the genre-defying Kronos Quartet
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‘A lower saddle, a Classical-style tailpiece and bridge, a tailgut and gut strings’
Violinist Rachel Podger and pianist Christopher Glynn share their thoughts on playing Beethoven Violin Sonatas with a period set-up in their latest recording
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The show must go on: post-performance glow starts at the very beginning
In the first of a four-part blog series, practice and performance consultant Adam Hockman shares tips for non-musical preparation that can help determine the success of your performance
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Anne Akiko Meyers: Life Lessons
The US violinist recalls childhood travels and discusses the challenges of a young soloist’s life
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Gidon Kremer on Mieczysław Weinberg: Testament to turbulent times
2019 marked a century since the birth of Polish–Soviet composer Mieczysław Weinberg. Violinist Gidon Kremer tells Tom Stewart why he has become one of the composer’s greatest champions
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‘Creating works inspired by a dire situation’: Benedict Kloeckner’s pandemic project
Cellist Benedict Kloeckner examines six commissions for solo cello composed during the first lockdown, each of which took inspiration from Bach’s Cello Suites
