Ukuleleist James Hill performs during the "Ukuleles Forever" concert at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on January 26, 2008.
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Audio and video recording by B.J. Morgan/Museum of Making Music.
San Diego Chapman Stick artist Tom Griesgraber and Bert Lams, a member of the California Guitar Trio perform "The Marsh" at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad on September 6, 2008.
Singer/songwriter Victoria Vox performs "Le Vent Nous Portera" accompanied by Mike Tarantino on the melodica during the "Ukuleles Forever" concert at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on January 26, 2008.
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Audio and video recording by B.J. Morgan/Museum of Making Music.
The Museum of Making Music presents "Harp Guitar: Passion ? Imagination ? Artistry" from January 15, 2007 through July 30, 2007. This video is a preview of the images and sounds that the exhibition comprises.
Carnatic musician and chitravina guru, N. Ravikiran, performing at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on November 1, 2008 as part of "The Magic & Mystery of Slide Guitar" exhibition concert series.
Chitravina N. Ravikiran - Chitravina
Akkarai S. Subhalakshmi - Violin
Raamkumar Balamurthi - Mrudangam
What does a modern violin look like? Kevin Smith of The Violin Shop in San Diego explores Joseph Curtin's Ultralight Violin and notes similarities and differences between it and a classic counterpart.
Produced in conjunction with the Museum of Making Music's special exhibition, "The Violin in America," that appeared at the Museum from February 23, 2008 though September 7, 2008.
Singer/songwriter Victoria Vox performs "The Bird Song" accompanied by Mike Tarantino on the toy piano during the "Ukuleles Forever" concert at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on January 26, 2008.
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Audio and video recording by B.J. Morgan.
Carnatic musician and chitravina guru, N. Ravikiran, performing at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on November 1, 2008 as part of "The Magic & Mystery of Slide Guitar" exhibition concert series.
This composition features a percussion solo.
Chitravina N. Ravikiran - Chitravina
Akkarai S. Subhalakshmi - Violin
Raamkumar Balamurthi - Mrudangam
San Diego Chapman Stick artist and songwriter Tom Griesgraber and Bert Lams, a member of the California Guitar Trio perform "Don't Look Back," one of Griesgraber's original songs at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad on September 6, 2008.
What variations make violins unique from each other? Kevin Smith of The Violin Shop in San Diego points out these differences that often go overlooked.
Produced in conjunction with the Museum of Making Music's special exhibition, "The Violin in America," that appeared at the Museum from February 23, 2008 through September 7, 2008.
What makes a violin "sound good?" Kevin Smith of The Violin Shop in San Diego explains three qualities that most musicians look for in a violin that is described as being good in quality.
Produced in conjunction with the Museum of Making Music's special exhibition, "The Violin in America," that appeared at the Museum from February 23, 2008 through September 7, 2008.
Tiki King & the Idol Pleasures perform "Flowers & Monsters" during the "Ukuleles Forever" concert at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on January 26, 2008.
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Audio & video recording by B.J. Morgan/Museum of Making Music.
Guitarist Martin Simpson performs a medley featuring Highway 61 & Highway 61 Revisited at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on November 19, 2008.
This concert was one in a five-part series of slide guitar performances presented in conjunction with the Museum's special exhibition, "The Magic & Mystery of Slide Guitar.
Joel Eckhaus, luthier and ukuleleist, performs Annette Hanshaw's "Ukulele Song" at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on January 26, 2008.
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Hi-res: http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=xGXqafnIO sw&fmt=18
Joel Eckhaus, luthier and ukuleleist, performs at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on January 26, 2008.
Tiki King & the Idol Pleasures perform "We'll Dance" during the "Ukuleles Forever" concert at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on January 26, 2008.
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Audio & video recording by B.J. Morgan/Museum of Making Music.
What parts make up a violin? Kevin Smith of The Violin Shop in San Diego shows us the primary components of a violin as well as some additional pieces that make up the instrument.
This video was produced in conjunction with the Museum of Making Music's special exhibition, "The Violin in America."
Guitarist Martin Simpson performs Chris Wood's "Come Down Jehovah" at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on November 19, 2008.
The performance is one of a five-part series of slide guitar concerts presented in conjunction with the Museum's special exhibition, "The Magic & Mystery of Slide Guitar."
Singer/songwriter Victoria Vox performs "Peeping Tomette" accompanied by Mike Tarantino on melodica during the "Ukuleles Forever" concert at the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, California on January 26, 2008.
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Audio & video recording by B.J. Morgan/Museum of Making Music.
Are all violin alike? What makes them different? Kevin Smith from The Violin Shop in San Diego gives us a very brief look at the two most common models of violin, the Stradivari and Guarneri.
Produced in conjunction with the Museum of Making Music's special exhibition, "The Violin in America," that appeared at the Museum from February 23, 2008 through September 7, 2008.
Why are violins different colors? Kevin Smith of the The Violin Shop in San Diego, California presents a brief look at why certain violins are certain colors.
This video is presented in conjunction with the Museum of Making Music's special exhibition, "The Violin in America."
![Victoria Vox \"Le Vent Nous Portera\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/flshDzMBp7Q/2.jpg "Victoria Vox \\"Le Vent Nous Portera\\"")
![Victoria Vox - \"The Bird Song\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/oz-tKHH5QzA/2.jpg "Victoria Vox - \\"The Bird Song\\"")
![Tom Griesgraber & Bert Lams: Don\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/wjNfTpapA9Y/2.jpg "Tom Griesgraber & Bert Lams: Don\")
![The Violin: Qualities of a \"Good\" Violin - Part 7 of 7](http://img.youtube.com/vi/ejhHJF2keO4/2.jpg "The Violin: Qualities of a \\"Good\\" Violin - Part 7 of 7")
![Tiki King & the Idol Pleasures - \"Flowers & Monsters\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/Yh1eDSG2v5Y/2.jpg "Tiki King & the Idol Pleasures - \\"Flowers & Monsters\\"")
![Martin Simpson - \"Highway 61/Highway 61 Revisited\" Medley](http://img.youtube.com/vi/V65fRKYJ90E/2.jpg "Martin Simpson - \\"Highway 61/Highway 61 Revisited\\" Medley")
![Tiki King & the Idol Pleasures - \"We\](http://img.youtube.com/vi/caSHazpgieQ/2.jpg "Tiki King & the Idol Pleasures - \\"We\")
![Martin Simpson - \"Come Down Jehovah\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/r3Ow4uxRuIU/2.jpg "Martin Simpson - \\"Come Down Jehovah\\"")
![Victoria Vox - \"Peeping Tomette\"](http://img.youtube.com/vi/9GKFQ1K0KJE/2.jpg "Victoria Vox - \\"Peeping Tomette\\"")
