pky said:

i have been thinking about this:

if we change the bridges on guitar and all those Hu instruments, people would be able to play on them like they play violin, viola, cello, or double bass with different holding postures. Seriously I have been thinking about makind a bridge with arch for my Erhu and see if i could play without having bow hair between the strings, that way, I probably could have more strings on it, too, like three or four.

Sounds like a good business idea for someone. A specially designed guitar that could be played with a bow. Maybe not the most practical thing to do though.

Interesting,

I didn't know about Mark Wood.

In Sweden I had a rock quintet with 4 Zeta string quartet instruments and D-drums. We used effects on stage and played rock n roll some bluegrass and Swedish country.

For about 3 years we did exactly what Mark Wood is doing with the student orchestras across the country. We provided them with material to learn in advance and coached them intensely for 2-3 days with a rock n roll concert at the end. Everything from technique, stage appearance and attitude. This was the highlight of so many students musical experiences. I received countless letters and email from parents that were so grateful that their children had discovered a new love for the their instrument.

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