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If I am to serve as an instrument of deceit, at least let it be with a clear conscience. I do not want to be considered either so affectionate or so loyal a servant as to be found fit to betray anyone.
—Michel de Montaigne (1533–1592)
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We could say, then, that man is an instrument the world employs to renew its own image constantly.
—Italo Calvino (1923–1985)
Flexible Fingers – The Key To Great Instrument Playing ... While playing instruments, the best way to shift the fingers to attain a desired result is to become skilled at playing with the slightest amount of stress in your hands and body. The utmost skill is reached with the nearly all the muscles relaxed...
Caring For Your Instrument – It's All A Part Of The Instrument Playing Process ... When not in use, keep the instrument in its case. The case is the safest place for it...
The Ergonomics Of Instrument Playing ... The contour of the Mezzaluna bass guitar body is intended to improve ergonomics of the instrument, in particular to enhance hand position of the fretting hand and consequently reduce conditions that exacerbate tendonitis in that hand. It is difficult to sustain good hand position when playing in first position because the hand is far from the shoulder...
It's All In The Mouth For Musicians – How The Embouchure Affects Instrument Playing ... If you place your mouth upon an instrument correctly, you will be able to generate a sound from your instrument free of breaking. You will also be able to let out a sound from your musical instrument that is of a clear tonal quality and without the sound of air escaping from it...