August 11, 2009 by John Ericson
Archived under: General, News & Announcements | Articulation, International Horn Society
Attacking Notes, and the New Improved IHS Website
I have a new “tip of the month” posted now in the IHS website on the topic of “Release notes or attack notes?” which I hope is of interest but also of note is the brand new look and layout of The IHS Online itself. Do check it out, it was unveiled today.
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