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Premium ❘ Article‘Centuries ago, Stradivari had no idea ivory would be subject to legal issues’: Letters to the editor September 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: September 2022 issue
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Products September 2022: Dolfinos chin and shoulder rest
A chin and shoulder rest system receives a lightweight makeover
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Products September 2022: BAM Youngster violin case
The range has been updated to fit 1/8- and 1/4-size instruments
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Products September 2022: D’Addario hypoallergenic rosin
A rosin designed to avoid allergic reactions
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Analysis September 2022: ‘It’s not about transforming your school overnight; this is going to take time’
As the UK’s National Plan for Music Education is unveiled, questions still remain about the amount of funding behind the initiative, as well as the number of trained teachers. By Peter Somerford
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September 2022: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the September 2022 issue
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Analysis August 2022: ‘Teachers and examiners have been very patient, but it’s been frustrating for everyone’
Music teachers and students have recently expressed concerns about the ABRSM, the UK’s leading music examining board. How is it responding to the criticism? By Peter Somerford
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August 2022: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the August 2022 issue
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Products August 2022: CodaBow Escent carbon-fibre bow
A carbon fibre bow for the young, versatile performer
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Products August 2022: Instrument wax
A wax for cleaning and polishing your instrument
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‘The simple truth is that Nigel was a one-of-a-kind violinist’: Letters to the editor August 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: August 2022 issue
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Analysis July 2022: Beyond priceless
Violins by Stradivari and Guarneri ‘del Gesù’ both came up for auction at the beginning of June. Records were expected to be broken – but what is the true value of these instruments? By Peter Somerford
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‘I recall lessons with teachers texting on the phone while I was playing’: Letters to the editor July 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: July 2022 issue
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July 2022: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the July 2022 issue
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Products July 2022: Thomastik-Infeld viola and cello strings
The company’s Dominant Pro range is now available for viola and cello
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Products July 2022: Viowiess RZN violin bridge
A 3D-printed bridge offers a more affordable alternative to its wooden counterpart
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Analysis June 2022: The high cost of conflict
With the war in Ukraine now in its third month, many musicians are still trapped in the country. Two string players who left in the nick of time reflect on their experiences – and how we can help
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Auction Report: June 2022
Kevin MacDonald finds some unusual offerings, including an interesting quartet of bows, at the capital’s March auctions
