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Premium ❘ Feature‘The kind of varnish used is simply a matter of taste’: From the Archive: May 1932
US violin maker Edward Hellier-Collens gives readers of The Strad the benefit of his expertise: good violin tone lies not in the varnish after all, but in the ‘filler’ (ground coat)
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Premium ❘ ArticleMay 2022: Editor’s welcome and contents
The Strad’s editor Emma Baker introduces the May 2022 issue
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis May 2022: Bright young things
A new survey by the American String Teachers Association gives an insight into the experiences of young music students. How can educators act on its findings? By Harry White
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Premium ❘ NewsCompetitions, Awards and Appointments: May 2022
This month’s competition results, appointments and forthcoming contests
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Premium ❘ Article‘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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Premium ❘ FeatureTrade Secrets: Carving a ‘Hill-style’ saddle
Care and accuracy are needed to make a two-piece ebony saddle – in this case for cello
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Premium ❘ ArticleProducts May 2022: Pirastro Flexocor Deluxe cello strings
Professional strings for young players that won’t break the bank
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Premium ❘ ArticleAnalysis April 2022: Seeing the wood for the trees
With the Brazilian police ramping up its efforts to combat pernambuco trafficking, what could the effects be on the international bow trade? By Peter Somerford
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Premium ❘ FeatureMy Space: Rainer W. Leonhardt
A Mittenwald luthier with an almost 100-year family tradition
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Premium ❘ FocusTechnique: Speaking with the bow
Cellist Ophélie Gaillard on how to use language, vowels, consonants and inflection to colour and shape every phrase
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FocusIn 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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FocusOpinion: 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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Premium ❘ FocusTechnique: How to play a chop groove
Mix up chops, ghost notes and melody notes to create a rhythmic groove with tonal variation
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FocusSentimental 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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Premium ❘ FeatureMaking Matters: In tune with the types
Luthiers often examine a musician’s way of playing before setting to work on their instrument. David Leonard Wiedmer explains why it can be helpful to categorise players into two different ‘types’
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FocusAnne Akiko Meyers: Life Lessons
The US violinist recalls childhood travels and discusses the challenges of a young soloist’s life
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FocusFrancesca Dego: Life Lessons
Students must be helped to find the right advice from the beginning, says the Italian violinist, who reflects on her own formative experiences
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Premium ❘ FeatureIn Focus: A c.1620–1701 viola by Enrico Catenar
Gabriele Rossi Rognoni looks at the German maker’s oldest-known surviving instrument
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Premium ❘ Article‘Faking is perfectly acceptable, provided the player’s conscience can deal with it’: Letters to the Editor April 2022
A selection of letters The Strad receives each month from its readers around the world: April 2022 issue