Teen Strings Summer 2006, No. 3   -   Buy this issue
Going the Distance
Caitlin Tully is balancing the demands of school, stage, and sports  By James Reel
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Rock Happens
A cadre of rock-orchestra players is changing the face of string playing  By David Templeton
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Outside the Box
A young classically trained player is taking the violin into uncharted territory—the high-energy world of hip-hop  By David Templeton
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Always a Winner
Competing can be the best way to set goals and hone your skills  By Sarah Yakir
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DEPARTMENTS

Tidbits
Installing and Caring for Strings. Here are a few tips to follow when changing your strings By Heather K. Scott


Teens in the News
Top of the World Find out what teen rock violinist Antonio Pontarelli is up to, who won the big money in competitions, and much more


My Turn
Talking Bass  Learning the language of stringed instruments is its own reward By Mike Thurbier


Body and Mind
Fit as a Fiddle  For musicians, staying healthy can be as easy as a walk in the park By David Templeton


Behind the Music
Fond Farewell  Haydn's symphony no. 45 is a persuasive masterwork By Graham Pellettieri


Music to Play
Hip-Hop Etude No. 4. By Daniel Bernard Roumain


Word Play
Word Play. Insert your own words in this puzzle to create a funny paragraph By David Templeton


Plugged In
When a Violin Is Not a Violin  Demystifying the art and science of MIDI By Gregory Walker


Tidbits
Did You Know?. Keifer Sutherland's violin playing launched his acting career 


Sound Advice
6 Things to Look for When Buying a Bow. 6 things to consider when shopping for a bow By Richard Ward


Tidbits
Did You Know?. Albert Einstein carried his violin almost everywhere he went 
Get a Grip  Two simple tools to help perfect your bowing technique 


Wicked Cool Stuff
Silence Is Golden. An electric violin that just might rock your world By Erin Shrader


Mixed Media
Benedetti Delivers  Nicola Benedetti debuts on disc; Casey Driessen strikes out on his own; Swedish trio Vasen powers up in Japan; a book that will keep you at the head of your musical class; plus the lowdown on podcasts, blogs, and lessons online 


Sage Advice
My Inner Walrus. Notes and comments from Rushad Eggleston By Rushad Eggleston

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