Alternatively they could go to someone like Mr Zygmuntowicz, Mr Greiner or another well-established modern violin-maker and get a beautifully hand-crafted instrument specially made for them at a price they can afford.

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His hand darted to the instrument, and then dropped several times.

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Looking at the lop-sided instrument in my hand, it is clear that the inability to prevent and deter weighs far heavier.

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Without realizing it, his hand stretched out toward the instrument.

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As soon as he held it in his hand, he put the instrument's mouth to his lips, like a thirsty person grabbing at a bottle of water and pressing it to his mouth.

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The birders had three demands: Make the instrument ergonomic, make it easy to hold in one hand, make it rugged.

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That first version was slightly larger than an adult hand but capable of recording some four hours of cockpit conversation and instrument readings.

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The Virtual Music Instrument software is designed to play prerecorded musical samples when the person waves a hand or tilts their head, activating symbols on the screen.

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