List by Author: Jim Woodhouse and Paul Galluzzo
Why is the violin so hard to play? 
As anyone starting out knows, the violin is a difficult instrument. It takes time before the novice player can expect to produce a musical note at the desired pitch, instead of a whistle, screech or graunch. Jim Woodhouse and Paul Galluzzo explain why.
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