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Tuning Your Double Bass: A Beginner's Guide

When you start learning to play the double bass, usually your teacher will tune your bass in your...

When you start learning to play the double bass, usually ...
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How to Successfully Change Strings on Your Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass (Without Breaking Them!)

Want an in-depth guide to changing strings on your violin, viola, cello or double bass? We asked ...

Want an in-depth guide to changing strings on your violin...
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Tuning Your Viola: A Beginner's Guide

When you start learning to play the viola, usually your teacher will tune your viola in your wee...

When you start learning to play the viola, usually your ...
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Do I Need a Silk Bag for my Violin?

Not sure if you need a silk bag for your instrument or not? Read this blog post to explore the to...

Not sure if you need a silk bag for your instrument or no...
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Why Do Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass Strings Break?

Your string has snapped right before a concert, or whilst it’s being fitted to your instrument! W...

Your string has snapped right before a concert, or whilst...
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What is a Wolf Tone and What Can I Do About It?

Have you ever heard a weird sound, such as a choke, creak or squeak on your cello or double bass?...

Have you ever heard a weird sound, such as a choke, creak...
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Double Bass Love and Care Guide

Buying a double bass can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to...

Buying a double bass can mean an instrument to enjoy for ...
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Cello Love and Care Guide

Buying a cello can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensur...

Buying a cello can mean an instrument to enjoy for a life...
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Viola Love and Care Guide

Buying a viola can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensur...

Buying a viola can mean an instrument to enjoy for a life...
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Violin Love and Care Guide

Buying a violin can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lifetime! Here are some simple tips to ensu...

Buying a violin can mean an instrument to enjoy for a lif...
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Help! My Child Wants to Quit Music Lessons

We’ve all been there - as children ourselves, we’ve been bored in music lessons, or nervous about...

We’ve all been there - as children ourselves, we’ve been ...
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How to Set Up Your Classroom for Success

We’ve sat down with Yvonne, to get her top tips for setting up your classroom for success. Yvonne...

We’ve sat down with Yvonne, to get her top tips for setti...
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