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Learning About Music and String Instruments

Hi there, my name is Marcia. I play music with my friends and church group whenever I can. I play string instruments, such as the violin, cello and bass. I will use this site to talk about different instrument types and playing techniques. I will talk about reading music and creating your own pieces. I will also share information about the way I care for my instruments between play sessions. Please visit my site often to learn more about music and string instruments. Thanks for coming by. I hope to see you again soon.

Two Tips To Make Your St. Patrick’s Day Party Memorable

25 November 2015
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Once the month of March rolls around, St. Patrick's Day celebrations often become a dime a dozen. If you're thinking about planning a party to honor this day, you want to make your party stand out from the masses. Fortunately, this doesn't take an enormous planning budget and a lot of stress, just an attention to detail and a little creativity. Here are some tips to help you ensure your party is memorable. Read More 

Voice-Over Recording: 4 Tips for Keeping Your Voice Healthy and Performance Ready

25 November 2015
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Some people spend countless hours at the local gym or pounding their feet against the pavement at the park in order to keep their bodies fit. Aside from keeping themselves healthy, they may be doing this because their body is what keeps them in a job. If your job has to do with your voice, shouldn't you take steps to ensure your voice stays healthy? Here are a few things that you can do to keep your voice in tip-top shape so that when you get an invitation for your next voice-over casting call, your voice will be prepared: Read More 

Coping With Arthritis: The Benefits Of Learning To Play The Piano Or Another Instrument

12 November 2015
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Some adults always dreamed of playing the piano or another musical instrument in their youth, but there never seemed to be the time or money to explore this passion. If you suffer from arthritis and always wanted to play the piano or another musical instrument, taking lessons can actually help you thrive better with this type of illness. How Music Lessons Benefit Arthritis Sufferers The ways that music lesson benefit people with arthritis include: Read More 

3 Tips For Helping Your Child Thrive In Music Lessons

4 November 2015
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Music plays a major role in a child's life. Many children start music lessons at a young age, and the results really pay off. In fact, there have been many studies that have shown that music can help a child with many other aspects in their life. This is why it is important to let a child explore their love for music. Here are some things that you can do to encourage a love for music in children. Read More 

Tablature, Chords, Or Staff Notation: Which Style Of Music Should You Start Reading?

29 October 2015
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When you start playing guitar, there are many methods for reading and playing music that you might want to explore. The three most common methods for guitarists to notate their music is with tablature, chords, or modern staff notation. Each of these methods has different benefits, and it is important that you pick a style of notation that fits your skill level and playing goals. Below, you can learn a little about the benefits and drawbacks of each of these notation styles. Read More