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I want to wish all fathers out there a very Happy Father's Day.

One thing that i realise is that a lot of people always thought that Father's Day is on the 2nd Sunday of June. That is one big mistake... It's on the 3rd Sunday of June ok? Note it down and don't get it wrong anymore!

Guitaresque is Singapore-based non-professional classical guitar quartet performing. Catch Shu Hann, Ivan, Alex and Kevin perfom in the following event:

4th July 2009 (Saturday), Library@Esplanade

For details check out:
http://guitaresque-singapore.blogspot.com

What is rosin?
Rosin is a need for bowed instruments. It is a transparent yellowish / blackish piece of "chalk" applied to the bow to introduce friction when the bow is played on the strings.


When to apply rosin?
When you feel that the bow produced very soft or faint notes, even when you applied pressure.


How?
Rub full bow to rosin evenly, from frog to tip and tip to frog. Repeat.


*It is important is that one should not touch the bow hair or the chalky left over on the violin.*


Why?
Simple equation: Rosin + Moisture = Non-removable sticky yellowish product.
This product, if found on your bow would spoil your bow as the affected area would no longer produce the best results when played.


So?
Clean the white chalky substance found on the violin after practices and do not touch the bow hair with your hands, even if they are dry. (Anyway, you are suppose to deal with the violin only with dry hands). Of course, the rosin itself (also the violin), should be kept at a dry and good consistent temperature.

I want to wish all mothers a very Happy Mother's Day. Mother's deserve this special dedication.

But did you know how Mother's Day came about?
The modern Mother's Day holiday was created by Anna Jarvis as a day for each family to honor their mother, and it's now celebrated on various days in many places around the world. In 1912, Anna Jarvis trademarked the phrases "second Sunday in May" and "Mother's Day", and created the Mother's Day International Association.