Social media was filled with jokes yesterday – here are some of The Strad’s favourites from the string world!
Yesterday was that day of the year again, when every news story and press release must be vetted and regarded with suspicion. Check out some of The Strad’s favourite April Fools jokes this year:
La Zanzara violin E string from D’Addarío
Powered by AI, this string will conveniently mute violinists seeking to practise their concertos at inopportune moments. The perfect gift for the violinists in your life!
AI Intonation Tailpiece from Paganino
A new product from Cremona Labs, this tailpiece will optimise your intonation with adjustments made in real time. Available for violin, viola and cello!
Musical Action Figures from the London Concertante
In an action figure lanscape dominated by armour and capes, be a string player.
A violin–trumpet switcheroo at the Pacific Symphony
Hard-working concertmasters absolutely deserve the chance to move to the brass section to enjoy some bars of rest. More of this across the orchestra please!
UK Music Masters presents: the Canine & Cats Conservatoire
Music education is of vital importance, and we’re very glad to see support being offered to this underrepresented demographic in the classical music scene.
New practice room protocol at the New England Conservatory
We expect to see a massive spike in preparation and efficiency as a result of these measures!
The Strad’s own breaking news story
Because, of course, we get first dibs on any news regarding our namesake – read it here! The fact there is no scientific evidence to support this is of unimportant consequence.
Did you have any favourites that we missed? Let us know!
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