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Please note that my specialty in this section does NOT include piano or organ. Please, NO QUESTIONS REGARDING: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value or restorations. Thank you! Otherwise, I answer a variety of questions about "other" musical instruments, particularly of the stringed or percussive variety. I have multiple music degrees and years of experience in the field. When asking your question: 1. Please be clear in your message. 2. Provide actual question(s). 3. Please keep it short and concise. 4. Save my one-question-per-day for someone else if you can find the answer on your own. And finally, please, again, *no* questions regarding: serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when a particular instrument or device was made. Thank you!!!
Experience in the area
15 years professional experience.
Education/Credentials
BM, BME, MM, DMA.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I do NOT answer questions about piano, organ, serial numbers, appraisals, pricing, value, restorations, or when a particular instrument or device was made. Thank you!!!
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Recent Answers from The Doctor
2011-06-19 Pipa:
The pipa - or "Chinese lute" (English slang) - is usually played in an upright or nearly-upright position, with left-and-right motions with the fingers (pi) and thumb (pa) of the right hand, and with plectrums
2010-10-07 Harmonica:
Hello Jane, Thank you for writing. The type of harmonicas that you get them can depend on how the instruments will be used. I will share some information about types of harmonicas. Chromatic harmonica
2009-12-18 CAN A RECORDER BE REFINISHED?:
Hello, As a disclaimer I should state that any changes you make to the instrument are entirely your responsibility. There is certainly a risk involved, though without knowing additional details on the
2009-04-12 piccolo:
A quick search online brought up the following information and, from the source of the material, it can be considered as very likely a legitimate source of information: "In the Middle Ages military
2009-04-09 Cellos and Composer Biographies:
Hello, You might find that a local individual might be selling a cello via craigslist.org at a fair price. Here is an example of their "For Sale" page, on music instruments specifically, in New York
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