Two months ago I created a survey to study music teachers’ awareness and use of adaptations for the recorder. I received responses from 193 teachers, the majority of whom live in the United States, and 94.8% of whom teach recorder in their classes. As expected, the recorder is primarily taught at the elementary level. … Continue reading Recorder Survey
Author: ValerieThomforde
Guitar Technique with George Dennehy
George Dennehy is a multi-instrumentalist and singer. He was born without arms and uses his feet to play guitar, bass guitar, piano, and cello. I recently had the opportunity to chat with George about his guitar technique. George started playing the cello when he was seven years old. He studied with Jennifer Petry, a Suzuki string … Continue reading Guitar Technique with George Dennehy
Medieval Music for One Hand: The Tabor Pipe
The English Tabor Pipe has only three holes. One is on the back for the thumb and two are on the front of the instrument. These pipes were designed to be played with one hand. Typically, the performer plays a tabor drum with the other hand. The pipe has a range of over an … Continue reading Medieval Music for One Hand: The Tabor Pipe
Guest Post: David Nabb
I am excited to introduce my first guest writer, David Nabb. He is a Professor of Music at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Born and raised in Iowa, he holds both B.M. and M.M. degrees in Multiple Woodwind Performance from Indiana University, and Ph.D. in Music Education from the University of North Texas. Since … Continue reading Guest Post: David Nabb
One-Handed Ocarina
The ocarina is an instrument with many variations. Some have four holes, some have six, some have twelve. Some are made of wood, some are made of metal, some are made of plastic. Thanks to the Ocarina Workshop, some can be played with one hand. Christa Liggins at the Ocarina Workshop says that their motto … Continue reading One-Handed Ocarina
