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Why so many leading quartets are getting up out of their chairs
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By James ReelJoshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, Itzhak Perlman, Nicola Benedetti, and others offer sage advice from the ‘Strings’ archives
By Greg CahillBefore your next recital, include a simplified strategy to tackle those tricky passages
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By Katie RobbinsHow to enhance a professional ensemble’s practice techniques
By Heather K. ScottLearn to break it down and boost your sound
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