Since the NBA playoffs are in full swing, I thought I would share this picture of Lebron James playing violin. Apparently, this has been his Google+ profile picture since 2011, but I just stumbled upon it today.
Also, he plays a five-string with rather unorthodox technique, as his very long arms would entail holding the violin straight over the line of his left shoulder or further, but he hold it in a very cramped position. :D
Would be so inspirational if he could actually play though... :)
there's another example that players can have long necks and still go restless
I wonder what's more expensive ... the Strad or the wristwatch.
He should play a 53cm/21in. viola.
Dexter: That's not a long neck by any means! Having about 7.5 cm of neck is average. :)
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May 19, 2016 at 04:49 PM · He's clearly got good eyebrow technique.