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7 tips for avoiding repetitive strain injury when making instruments

2020-05-11T16:16:00Z

For instrument makers, repetitive strain injuries can mean untold pain and misery – and possibly the end of their career. Luthier Cameron Robertson explains how, with the help of occupational therapist Sara Propes, he adapted his work process to guard against the problems of RSI in the future
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A Brief Survey of Summer Festivals Without All the Bother of Joining a String Quartet – Part Seven

2014-03-12T00:00:00Z

American String Quartet violist Daniel Avshalomov visits Cremona, home of Stradivari, to meet current Cremonese luthiers, Eva and Hristo Marino
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How to make a five-string viola

2014-02-21T00:00:00Z

The five-stringed viola represents a creative and technical challenge for both players and luthiers. Ariane Todes talks to some of the people who are exploring its exciting possibilities

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7 tips for avoiding repetitive strain injury when making instruments

A Brief Survey of Summer Festivals Without All the Bother of Joining a String Quartet – Part Seven

How to make a five-string viola