One of the most difficult decisions I've ever made was choosing which college to attend. It was a decision that would shape my future and determine the course of my career. I had received acceptance letters from several prestigious universities, each with its own unique strengths and opportunit...
Musical Instruments in Anthroposophical Music Therapy with Reference to Rudolf Steiner's Model of the Threefold Human Being For reasons of brevity, forged metal instruments are omitted, such as iron- or copper-glockenspiel, copper chimes, or hand bells made of brassdoi:10.15845/voices.v7i3.547Andr...
This shift towards factory and industrial manufacturing of the instruments saw a turn away from the traditional professional wood-working process that had been the means of guitar construction before. Nonetheless, many guitars are still made by hand by woodworkers today, especially when it comes to ...
Many stringed instruments are constructed from wood which can be vulnerable to extreme hot or cold climates. Fortunately, DHL is experienced in transporting fragile items in temperature-controlled environments, so you can be sure your instrument will arrive in perfect condition. How can I be sure...
String Jingle bells Warning Hack saws are sharp instruments that are dangerous for children and should only be used by parents when completing projects. If you are a student making an instrument for school, ask your parent to assist you when tools such as hack saws are required. ...
How the Instrument is Made Various types of wood are used to create instruments Guitar top decorations and bracing Assembling the body Coating and polishing gives the instrument a beautiful finish The final stretch! Choosing an Instrument There are many types of guitars ...
Pretty much all plain steel strings, which means the G, B and high E on most electric sets, are made from drawn carbon steel that’s usually called “music wire,” or “piano wire.” It’s not really anything new. In fact, it’s been around in various forms in musical instruments ...
He has said that none of the lovelorn songs are about anyone in particular, but that’s neither here nor there. The album as a whole — the tributes to the music and artists who made him, the admission that it all represents who he is — is more vulnerable than any ro...
Rosin, the ubiquitous accessory for any stringed-instrument player is actually a bit of a mystery to most musicians. Few know how it’s made, how it works, and which types or grades are best for their instruments. Standing in front of the accessory counter at your local violin shop and ...
A truss rod is a metal bar (usually made from steel or graphite) that reinforces the neck of a guitar, bass, or other stringed instruments. When tuned up to pitch, the strings will put several hundred pounds of pressure on the neck –more than enough to bend it. A truss rod’s job...