Though there are plenty of bloodline bands in the world, the Bunnell Strings are not only a family five-piece ensemble of double bass, cello, viola, and two violins, but the bonds that tie them together are much stronger than the average. Siblings—Keren, 25 years old; Kimberly, 23; Corrie, 22; Cara, 20, and Ross, 19—lost both of their parents, their father to skin cancer in 2007 and their mother of colon cancer three years later.
What causes this misalignment and pressure on a nerve? Stress! Whether it is physical, chemical, or emotional, stress can cause dysfunction within the nervous system. Musicians have major physical stress. Repetitively playing an instrument in the same position and utilizing the same muscles over and over again puts major physical demands on the body. RSI, either combined with poor posture ergonomics or independent of each other, is direct physical stress that can cause subluxations in the spine or joints of the upper extremities.
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Yamaha’s L Series acoustic guitars have been redesigned to deliver classic quality and value. Englelmann spruce tops are treated with Acoustic Resonance Enhancement (ARE) to give them the tonal richness of vintage models. Playability improvements include redesigned bracing, thinner five-ply neck design, lower string action, and wider string spacing. The simple-to-use undersaddle pickup expands the guitar’s capabilities without affecting unplugged sound. L Series guitars are available with mahogany back and sides or in rosewood.
Todd Hobin gives a video demonstration and dictates the key steps to restring an electric guitar.
Victor Wooten performing at the Hartke booth at the 2014 NAMM show.
Here is a list of bands of some popular bands from way back when that are touring this summer in 2014. Fleetwood Mac: On With The Show Tour Christie McVie will rejoin Mick Fleetwood, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, and John McVie for a reunion tour. These same five members were responsible for making Rumors, one of […]
Todd Hobin sat down to explain and demonstrate how you can tune your guitar by using a piano.
Yamaha’s Silent Brass Systems for French horn (SB3XC), trombone (SB5XC), flugelhorn (SB6XC) or trumpet (SB7XC) allow horn players to practice while listening to hi-fidelity sound that only they can hear. The systems’ small pick-up mute offers outstanding sound reduction and a natural feel. The included Personal Studio attaches to an external audio player in order to practice with prerecorded material. The brass mutes are ideal for warm-up, evenings, hotels, and other silent practice situations.
Todd Hobin does a gear review of the Mono Case.