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<title>Arthur Haule - EzineArticles Expert Author</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Arthur Haule studied violin in a traditional program for ten years. He participated in several orchestras and an opera company in the New York City area and founded and played first violin in his college's string quartet. He has taken part in several music festivals and even acted as a violin coach. He is currently webmaster of Violin Student Central, a website which presents daily practice tips, a daily look at music history, information about the violin and violinists, as well as online and printable puzzles and games. You'll also find some pretty cool shirts, accessories and other gifts related ... ]]></description>
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<title>Back to School Tips for Student Musicians</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:26:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As Summer draws to a close, student musicians need to start getting ready for the new band, orchestra, or choral year. A few simple steps can make sure you start of Allegro rather than Lento!]]></description>
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<title>History and Artistry in Your Pocket - The Gettysburg National Park Quarter</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:46:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Mint's release of the Gettysburg National Park Quarter celebrates one of the most visited historical sites in the country. The site of the turning point of the American Civil War and one of the great speeches in History is depicted on the sixth of the America the Beautiful Quarters.]]></description>
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<title>What Is YOUR Favorite US Coin?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Having collected coins since 1963, I've seen quite a few. Mercury dimes always catch my attention, and Indian Head and Flying Eagle Cents make me look twice. Nice Peace Dollars, Franklin Halves, and Two Cent Pieces stop me in my tracks at coin shows. But my favorite coin hasn't changed in years!]]></description>
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<title>The 2011 Native American Dollar - Commemorating a People's Contribution to Peace</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:41:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Native American Dollar is one of the most interesting coins produced by the United States Mint, and the designs on the reverse of the coin are some of the most inspiring on U.S. Coinage. The 2011 Native American Dollar is a wonderful example which should be examined and contemplated by every American!]]></description>
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<title>Thomas Jefferson - A True Man of Note</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:29:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We all know Thomas Jefferson as the writer of the Declaration of Independence, Ambassador to France, Architect, Scholar, and President, but did you know that he was an avid Musician? Here's a short article describing Jefferson's musical taste and instruments, as well as the part it played (pun fully intended) in his life.]]></description>
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<title>Can an Adult Learn to Play Music?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[How often, now that childhood is but a memory, have you wished that you had learned to play a musical instrument? Maybe you wanted to learn to play the trumpet or the piano. ]]></description>
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<title>America the Beautiful - Gorgeous National Park Quarters From the US Mint</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:10:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The United States Mint is tasked with providing the coins used in everyday commerce by people across the country. Congress decided, on the heels of the fantastically popular "State Quarters" series, to once again change the design on the reverse (or "tails" side) of the Quarter, this time celebrating various National Parks, National Monuments, National Historical Sites, wildlife refuges, and recreation areas. Although the formal name of the series is the America the Beautiful Quarters series, most of the sites chosen are under the control of the National Parks Service, so many collectors now refer to this as the National Parks Quarters series.]]></description>
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<title>Two Cent Pieces - Collect Civil War Coins at Reasonable Cost</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Two Cent Piece is a fascinating piece of American coinage because of it's short production period, because of some interesting design elements, because of its uncommon denomination, and because of the time during which it was produced. The Civil War was raging when the coin was introduced to alleviate a small change shortage. It was in production when the war ended and President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. And the Two Cent Piece was produced through the Reconstruction.]]></description>
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<title>Brother Can You Spare a (Mercury) Dime?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Mercury Dime is one of the most enthusiastically collected US coins, yet it is also one of the coins people know the least about. Why is Mercury on the Dime? Mercury had wings on his sandals, why are Mercury's wings on his hat? And what's that thing on the back of the coin? Read this article for the answers to these questions and more.]]></description>
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<title>How to Take Care of Your Coin Collection</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:25:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Coin collecting is much more than simply accumulating coins and throwing them into a jar. A properly organized, well-preserved coin collection is a thing of joy which can provide knowledge and entertainment while holding the possibility of holding or creating some degree of wealth. But how do you preserve and organize a coin collection? Take a look!]]></description>
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<title>Flying Eagle Cents - The High Point in US Coinage?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:52:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Flying Eagle Cent was revolutionary in its design, but was only produced for two years! The immediate predecessor of the Indian Head Cent, it was not well-received by the public, but is one of the easiest collections to "complete" now . ]]></description>
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<title>How Well Do You Know Your Money? Ten Questions About the Lincoln Cent</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Although thousands of Lincoln Cents pass through our hands, most people have never even taken the time to look closely at one. Here are ten questions about the Lincoln Cent -- specifically the Lincoln Memorial Design -- which was minted from 1959-2008. How many of the questions do you think you can answer correctly?]]></description>
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<title>Revitalize Your Band Or Orchestra Program - The Solution May Be Simpler Than You Think!</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:00:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Strings and band instruments seem to decline in popularity, and programs are being dropped or downgraded almost daily. The key to increased funding and rising popularity may be as simple as changing your repertoire.]]></description>
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<title>What Are My Coins Worth? - An Introduction to Coin Grading</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:53:05 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although many people believe that an old coin is a valuable one, the actual determinant of a coin's worth is its condition! Coin Grading is an important part of coin collecting, and understanding some of the things a coin grader looks for is important information for begnners and experienced numismatists alike! Here's a good start!]]></description>
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<title>The Puerto Rico State Quarter - Forts and Flora From the Isla De Encanto</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:02:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The State Quarter series issued by the U.S. Mint has moved on to Washington DC and he US Territories. The Puerto Rico Quarter features a National Monument, a State Flower, and an overall nice design.]]></description>
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<title>Making Rapid Progress in Your Music Practice</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:42:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While many parents and teachers obsess over the amount of time spent practicing an instrument, their focus should be placed elsewhere! How much practice is enough? What should my practice goals be?]]></description>
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<title>US Coinage Designs - Change is Good</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:41:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the new Lincoln Cents making their appearance this year, the continuation of the Presidential Dollar series, the Westward Journey Nickels, and the State Quarters coinage is getting confusing. But design change is nothing new or unusual in US coinage. Take, for example, the "Buffalo" Nickel.]]></description>
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<title>New Lincoln Cent - The Proverbial Lost Coin?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:55:41 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the coin has been highly publicized, most people have still not seen the new Lincoln Penny more than a month after it was released. The lost cent? Or is the US Mint simply taking this opportunity to bring in a little extra revenue?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Fun Questions About Violins and Fiddles - How Many Can You Get Right?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although the violin is one of the most beloved instruments in the world, there are many things that even serious violin students don't know about the instrument.  Here are ten fun, puzzling, questions that will test you knowledge about violins and fiddles as well as those who play them.  Take the quiz for your own enjoyment.  Use it to gain your violin student's interest at the start of a lesson.  It can even be a great ice-breaker at a gathering of musicians.  If you're like most folks you'll probably say, "Ah, fiddlesticks!"  But, I bet you'll smile at least once during the quiz!]]></description>
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<title>MythBusters:  The Violin is Just NOT COOL</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2006 20:27:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Violin has fallen from favor among young people.  They claim the instrument is just NOT COOL.  Some of these violinists may just change the way you look at The King of Strings forever!  If Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman were examining this idea, would they conclude Myth Confirmed, Myth Plausible or MYTH BUSTED?]]></description>
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<title>Ten Commandments for Good Music Practice</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2006 14:44:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A tongue in cheek look at a "newly discovered" Ten Commandments which do not appear in the Bible. Ten Commandments for Good Music Practice touches on some tips that will help make a music student's practice time more productive.]]></description>
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<title>Suzuki or Not Suzuki ...That Is the Question:  A Discussion of Violin Study Methods</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2006 14:59:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Early music education provides a strong basis for arts, humanities and even math education.  And the Suzuki Violin Method is promoted by many as the absolute best way to teach music!  We've read the hype, but is Suzuki really the best method for your child?  A look at violin education from a violinist and father who's been on both sides of the fence!]]></description>
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