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The Strad Shop is brought to you by The Strad<\/em>, the essential magazine for the string music world since 1890. Authoritative, trusted and influential, The Strad<\/em> keeps readers informed about the latest news, ground breaking research, and techniques in all aspects of playing and making stringed instruments through its print and digital platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Strad Shop is the number one source for difficult-to-obtain books, CDs, DVDs from a range of ‘Merchants’. It also boasts an exclusive range of instrument making posters, calendars and information products published by and directly for sale from The Strad<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New product lines recently added\u00a0include a new Masterclass<\/a> series, The Best of Technique<\/a> and a range of Lutherie resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We regularly add new items and check prices to ensure we offer a competitive service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The areas we cover include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAKERS & MAKING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luthiers<\/a> past and present, collections of historic instruments and bows, and The Best of Trade Secrets<\/em><\/a> \u2013 five compilations of The Strad<\/em>\u2019s monthly lutherie section where makers reveal their techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEACHING & LEARNING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercises and essays on improving technique on the violin<\/a>, viola<\/a> and cello<\/a>. Includes two collections of articles from our popular Masterclass series in which some of the world\u2019s top soloists give tips on playing great works from the repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PLAYERS & PLAYING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biographies and memoirs of great violinists, cellists and violists, as well as books on instrument care and selected musical works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BECOME A MERCHANT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sell your products on The Strad Shop please contact gavin.saunders@nqsm.com<\/a>. Once accepted as a Merchant, listing your item\/s and managing your account is quick and easy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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