Scientists make "nearly exact copies" of Stradivarius Violin

Dr. Steven Sirr, part of a US-based group, has been able to make "nearly exact copies" of a 1704 Stradivarius violin, in this case, the one named "Betts." Using an X-ray scanner normally used to find cancer and injures, they scanned the violin to determine its exact dimensions. They then used a CNC machine to carve the shape out of wood and continued to assemble and varnish it by hand. "The copies are amazingly similar to originals in their sound quality," - Dr. Sirr

The whole article can be found HERE. 


The groups official press release can be found HERE. 

Gorgeous Photos of the Backun and MoBa Clarinets

The Backun Music Services Facebook Page has uploaded thirteen beautiful photos of their clarinets.

The full album can be found HERE.
The Backun Musical Services website can be found HERE.

Nielsen Clarinet Concerto: Cadenzas Sheet Music Download

Below are the two cadenzas from Carl Nielsen's clarinet concerto. The music below is compiled from the full-score, which can be downloaded as a free, public domain download from IMSLP. (click to enlarge)

"Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo" - Shankar Tucker ft. Rohini Ravada

I wanted to share this video, another one of Shankar Tucker's amazing creations. Though the clarinet isn't as prominent as in the other video I posted, it still has a neat part. Even more beautiful, though, is this woman's singing as well as the lyrics. Also, check out his YouTube page, the Shrutibox, full of his incredible work.

I hope you enjoy "Aaj Janne Ki Zid Na Karo" featuring Rohini Ravanda on voice and Shankar Tucker on clarinet, keyboards, and tabla. (download audio HERE)

Lyrics

(Translation by Ayesha Kalijuvee)

Tonight, don’t insist on leaving

Sit here close to me

I will die 

I will be lost 

Don't say such things 

Tonight, don’t insist on leaving

Just ponder for a second

Why shouldn't I stop you? 

When my life leaves every time you go

I swear to you, my love  

Listen to my one request 

Tonight, don’t insist on leaving

Life is trapped in time's prison but 

These are the few moments that are free 

By losing them, my love 

Don't start a life of regret 

Tonight, don’t insist on leaving