Category Archives: Violin

My Grandfather’s Violin

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Wesley Dyring

The image of the violin in the header on my website represents a bit of family history. My dad Glen D. Anderson’s father, Harry Anderson, made the instrument circa 1932 in South Dakota. This, his third violin, was the last instrument he ever made, … Continue reading →

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The Relationship of Archery to String Playing

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Wesley Dyring

For many years, I have used archery as a powerful and useful image in my violin and viola teaching. String playing and archery have a surprising amount in common, starting with the use of the bow. The violin bow functions … Continue reading →

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