5/11/2012

Artino SP-3 Resonance End Pin Stopper for Cello Review

Artino SP-3 Resonance End Pin Stopper for Cello
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I got this End Pin Stopper after my teacher suggested it. Whether or not it actually resonates the sound, I don't know, nor can I hear a profound difference. The grip on the bottom is almost rubbery and sticks extremely well to any floor. I do have one problem with it. The indent where you put your end pin on isn't deep enough. If you have a rubber tip on your end pin, then it may slip out a lot. This isn't a problem when you're sitting up straight and playing, but if you lean back and tilt your cello closer to the ground, the end pin will slip off the rock stop the majority of the time. This isn't a problem if you're not using a rubber stopper and instead your thin, metal tip. There is actually a small hole (not shown in the picture) in the middle of the end pin indention that your bare end pin will fit very nicely in. Keep in mind the rest of the end pin stopper is easily scratched by the metal of your end pin.

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The Artino SP-3 Resonance Pin Stopper for Cello is not only an endpin rest, but also a Sound Enhancer. It stops endpin from slipping on bare floors, preventing damage. Highly gripping rubber pad holds it in place and protects the floor while a rugged, easy to find, metal dimple holds the endpin in place. Made of tough metal, it will hold up to years of use.

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5/10/2012

Cremona SVA-200 Premier Student Viola, 15.5-Inch Review

Cremona SVA-200 Premier Student Viola, 15.5-Inch
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This viola came with a bridge that was higher than usual and the grooves for the strings are farther apart. Apparently the strings used are not the original brand. The luthier is recommending that the bridge be re-worked, strings replaced and finger board re-adjusted to make this viola comfortable to play. That is going to cost as mush as the original price itself.

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The SVA-200 15.5" priced within reach of any student, and yet it has features you won't find anywhere else, each has polished ebony fittings in all fractional sizes and flamed maple back and sides. Ebony tailpiece with four built-in tuners and a lovely antiqued finish make this a sterling value!

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Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner Review

Korg CA-30 Chromatic Tuner
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This is a very fine tuner that allows you to tune any instrument, electronic or acoustical, "spot on." For the price I really didn't expect such a nice product. However, after reading about two minutes of instruction, I was accurately tuning my mandolin and guitar. It is very intuitive to use, is battery operated which makes it useful for on the road, and has has such practical features as auto turn off after non-use for 20 minutes so you don't kill your batteries should you forget to turn it off.

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High accuracy and superb functionality have made Korg chromatic tuners the worldwide favorite. And now, the new Korg CA-30 joins the best-selling CA series of tuners. With even more features, like a pitch reference tone and marks for pure major thirds and minor thirds, the CA-30 digital tuner packs basic functionality and convenient tuning functions into ultra-compact bodies.

Wide Range of Pitch Detection This compact chromatic tuner supports a broad range of C1 (32.70 Hz)-C8 (4186.01 Hz), allowing speedy and high-precision tuning of wind, string, keyboard, and other instruments. This hand held tuner is ideal for tuning even low-register notes containing numerous overtones that are often difficult to tune. A high-sensitivity microphone is built-in to this chromatic tuner, allowing easy and accurate tuning of acoustic instruments such as ukuleles. A separately sold CM-100 contact microphone can also be used to send the vibrations directly to the tuner for even more accurate tuning.
Ultra-compact body with a "Tilt Slit" Although the CA-30 is small, thin, and light, don't let its pocket-sized body fool you. The CA-30 chromatic tuner packs the functionality needed for tuning a wide range of instruments. From studio to stage, tuning is easy and convenient. The back of the unit includes a unique arc-shaped "tilt slit" that lets you insert a plastic card for use as a handy stand.
High-precision LCD Meter The meter section uses an LCD needle, combining the accuracy of an LCD with the easy visibility of a needle, and providing a stable display. Additional visual feedback is provided by LEDs that indicate pitch deviation.
Sound Out In addition to visual tuning via meter, the Korg CA-30 can play reference pitches from its internal speaker (Sound Out) for tuning by ear. Each press of the Sound switch will cycle through the A4-Bb4 notes, commonly used for tuning wind instruments. Alternatively, you can hold down the Sound switch to change the cycle to the semitone intervals from C4 through C5 (one octave), allowing reference pitches for any instrument to be sounded quickly.
Adjustable Calibration The Calibration function (410-480 Hz) of this chromatic tuner supports a wide range of standard pitches, and can be adjusted in 1 Hz steps for accurate and flexible tuning to any song or key. Thanks to the Memory Backup function, the Calibration and reference pitch are remembered even when the power is turned off. (However, these settings will be initialized when the batteries are replaced.)
Auto Power Off Function The power will turn off automatically if the unit is left powered-on for 20 minutes without performing any operation, avoiding unnecessary battery consumption.
Approximately 100 hours of Continuous Use Low-power consumption design allows an amazing 100 hours (approximate) of continuous battery life (A4 continuous input, meter mode, zinc-carbon batteries).
Three Year Warranty Korg tuners and metronomes purchased from a Korg USA authorized dealer now have a three year warranty.
What's in the Box CA-30 Tuner, Owner's Manual, Two AAA Batteries

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5/09/2012

Pride & Prejudice - Soundtrack from Motion Picture - Piano Solo Songbook Review

Pride and Prejudice - Soundtrack from Motion Picture - Piano Solo Songbook
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If you enjoy the music fom Pride & Prejudice you will love this piano book!!! If you, a friend, a family, etc. is not advanced in piano playing I would advise you to wait on getting this book, but if not... go for it! The songs are:
1. "Dawn" with occasional sharps, naturals, and flats.
2. "Stars and Butterflies" with mostly sharps
3. "The Living Sculputures of Pemberly" with two flats
4. "Meryton Hall" one sharp
5. "Georgiana" three sharps
6. "Arrival at Netherfield" occasional sharps and naturals
7. "Liz on top of the World" two flats
8. "Leaving Netherfield" two flats
9. "Another Dance" two flats
10. "The Secret Life of Daydreams" two flats
11. "Darcy's Letter" three flats
12. "Mrs. Darcy" occasional flats, sharps, and naturals
Overall, this book is positively miraculous in everyway! I hope you will enjoy if you get it! Thank you.


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12 piano pieces from the 2006 Oscar-nominated film, including: Another Dance ? Darcy's Letter ? Georgiana ? Leaving Netherfield ? Liz on Top of the World ? Meryton Townhall ? The Secret Life of Daydreams ? Stars and Butterflies ? and more.

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Sattler Strad Pad (Original Elastic - Medium) Review

Sattler Strad Pad (Original Elastic - Medium)
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Perfect little addition to your violin (or in my case, viola). I would always get horrible rashes on my neck after practicing, but this solved the problem. It's very comfortable, and it made it much easier for me to hold up my viola.

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The Strad Pad is a soft latex pad which fits over the chinrest and curves down around to the back of the instrument. The deluxe model is slightly larger. Both models are excellent for protecting the neck and chin from the pressure of the violin/viola.

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5/08/2012

Virtuoso Wrist Junior 1/4-1/16 Size Black Review

Virtuoso Wrist Junior 1/4-1/16 Size Black
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I purchased this in hopes that it would help my students maintain a proper wrist position, but this really did not help. It is more helpful, and less expensive, to fasten a long rubber band to the peg and around the student's wrist.

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Founded by a professional violinist and teacher, Wrist Aids LLC is an accessory company focused on providing left-hand wrist practice aids.The Virtuoso Wrist Practice Aid is the first and only left-hand wrist aid made specifically for all string instrument players: VIOLIN / VIOLA / CELLO / BASS. It is the ultimate teaching tool and practice tool, designed to help beginning string students learn and practice proper left-hand wrist position.Custom velcro straps adjust around the palm above the thumb, and around the forearm near the wrist. It enables the student player to learn correctstraight wristleft-hand position, as improperwrist bent backwardsleft-hand position prevents the fingers from efficiently reaching the fingerboard. It also enables the student to understand basic shifting from 1st to 3rd position, as it helps the student keep the wrist and forearmmoving as a unitduring this more complex task.The fundamental goal of effective practice is to repeat the desired skills correctly again and again until the muscle memory becomes automatic. This is exactly what the Virtuoso Wrist Practice Aid will do for you and your students when you use it regularly.

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Players Products SQS1 Silencer Sndhole Cover Review

Players Products SQS1 Silencer Sndhole Cover
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This product's purpose is to prevent feedback when used with an amplifier - it prevents the sound form the speakers from entering the guitar body, therefore reducing feedback. It is NOT intended to make the guitar "softer". When used for the intended purpose, it works well.

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Sliding door controls output. Fits soundholes up to 4-1/4". Controls feedback for acoustic-electric guitars.

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