UVA Professor Offers Unique Instrument Opportunity

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The University of Virginia has received a rare gift, thanks to a teacher with a special talent. Now, professor Greg Howard can teach students his passion - the Chapman stick.

The instrument is something like a cross between a guitar and a piano. It's a string instrument, but it's played by tapping, not strumming. Watch the video above and click here to learn more about the Chapman stick and Greg Howard.

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Reported by Kristin Twiford
Reported by Kristin Twiford
Kristin Twiford joined the NBC29 news team as a general assignment reporter in September 2012. A UVA grad, Kristin is excited to be back in Charlottesville.
Kristin joined the NBC29 news team as a general assignment reporter in Sept. 2012. A UVA grad, she is excited to be back in Charlottesville.
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