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I bought a violin

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  • CopperC Offline
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    Copper
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    #10

    The 4 strings are fine, I think it is the 4 fingers that will need work.

    Strad was given every opportunity to meet the budget, they failed.

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    • HoraceH Horace

      good luck. Even with dedicated practice, mastering the violin can take up to several weeks.

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      Copper
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      #11

      @Horace said in I bought a violin:

      mastering the violin can take up to several weeks.

      Yes, it is not an easy road, but it will be worth it when I come out the other side.

      As you said, it looks like about 2 weeks should do it.

      https://www.amazon.com/How-Play-Violin-Days-Beginners/dp/B095JKQ3F9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=violin+in+14+days&sr=8-1

      (e6c60c40-d6e2-4520-ae01-436a7befdb29-image.png

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      • markM Offline
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        #12

        Congratulations on the new instrument acquisition!

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        • 89th8 Offline
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          #13

          I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

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          • 89th8 Offline
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            89th
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            #14

            On the flip side, you can bring your violin to the golf course to practice whenever there is a slow group in front of you.

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            • George KG Offline
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              George K
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              #15

              So, are we at day 1 of your journey?

              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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              • CopperC Copper

                @Horace said in I bought a violin:

                mastering the violin can take up to several weeks.

                Yes, it is not an easy road, but it will be worth it when I come out the other side.

                As you said, it looks like about 2 weeks should do it.

                https://www.amazon.com/How-Play-Violin-Days-Beginners/dp/B095JKQ3F9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=violin+in+14+days&sr=8-1

                (e6c60c40-d6e2-4520-ae01-436a7befdb29-image.png

                RenaudaR Offline
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                @Copper said in I bought a violin:

                @Horace said in I bought a violin:

                mastering the violin can take up to several weeks.

                Yes, it is not an easy road, but it will be worth it when I come out the other side.

                As you said, it looks like about 2 weeks should do it.

                https://www.amazon.com/How-Play-Violin-Days-Beginners/dp/B095JKQ3F9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=violin+in+14+days&sr=8-1

                (e6c60c40-d6e2-4520-ae01-436a7befdb29-image.png

                Two weeks should do it, but mastering Paganini’s 24 caprices might take a month.

                Enjoy, you have made a good choice.

                Elbows up!

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                • George KG George K

                  So, are we at day 1 of your journey?

                  CopperC Offline
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                  @George-K said in I bought a violin:

                  So, are we at day 1 of your journey?

                  I submitted the order on Saturday, it shipped a few minutes ago from Vancouver, WA.

                  I have been reading the books and watching YouTube.

                  Maybe it's my advanced age, but I think mastery could take more than 2 weeks. I'm not even sure if the word mastery can still be used in polite company.

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                  • 89th8 89th

                    I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

                    MikM Away
                    MikM Away
                    Mik
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                    #18

                    @89th said in I bought a violin:

                    I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

                    Arguably the most beautiful instrumental sound.

                    “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                    • MikM Mik

                      @89th said in I bought a violin:

                      I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

                      Arguably the most beautiful instrumental sound.

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                      LuFins Dad
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                      @Mik said in I bought a violin:

                      @89th said in I bought a violin:

                      I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

                      Arguably the most beautiful instrumental sound.

                      When played by somebody with several years experience. Horrible screeching noises when not.

                      The Brad

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                      • MikM Away
                        MikM Away
                        Mik
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                        #20

                        Competence is assumed.

                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                        • CopperC Offline
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                          Copper
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                          It arrived on Friday.

                          I spent the first 3 hours trying to hold it correctly. I failed.

                          This thing is a monster.

                          I have 3 books and lots of videos, I'll figure it out.

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                          • MikM Away
                            MikM Away
                            Mik
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                            Love the cheat sheet on the neck.

                            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                            • 89th8 89th

                              I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

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                              @89th said in I bought a violin:

                              I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

                              Resting it on the ground?

                              Not necessarily...

                              Link to video

                              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                              • LuFins DadL LuFins Dad

                                @Mik said in I bought a violin:

                                @89th said in I bought a violin:

                                I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

                                Arguably the most beautiful instrumental sound.

                                When played by somebody with several years experience. Horrible screeching noises when not.

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                                @LuFins-Dad said in I bought a violin:

                                @Mik said in I bought a violin:

                                @89th said in I bought a violin:

                                I've always wanted to learn the cello. Not enough to actually do it, but I love the sound and being able to rest it on the ground is also a plus.

                                Arguably the most beautiful instrumental sound.

                                When played by somebody with several years experience. Horrible screeching noises when not.

                                LOL I agree and I think the same with the violin.

                                With something like a piano, you can play a recognizable tune even as a beginner. With a violin (or cello), not so easy.

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                                • HoraceH Horace

                                  good luck. Even with dedicated practice, mastering the violin can take up to several weeks.

                                  CopperC Offline
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                                  Copper
                                  wrote on last edited by Copper
                                  #25

                                  @Horace said in I bought a violin:

                                  mastering the violin can take up to several weeks

                                  Our Texan poster was remarkably prescient here.

                                  Now at the 3 month mark.

                                  I have been practicing an hour or more most days and made some slow old-man progress. But I am certainly growing some new neurons and building increased motor and sensory skills which was the original purpose.

                                  An unexpected turn is that I finally figured out that I am allergic to the rosin on the bow. Red, itchy eyes, and skin irritation on the left side of the head and neck, always after practicing.

                                  Too much rosin? No, I have been reducing the amount for a few weeks and have it to where it is just about invisible, no rosin residue anywhere. It still irritates.

                                  So I learned a new skill - how to remove rosin by soaking the horsehair in isopropyl alcohol. The new hypoallergenic rosin should arrive this afternoon. And the final roadblock to mastering will dissolve.

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                                  • CopperC Copper

                                    @Horace said in I bought a violin:

                                    mastering the violin can take up to several weeks

                                    Our Texan poster was remarkably prescient here.

                                    Now at the 3 month mark.

                                    I have been practicing an hour or more most days and made some slow old-man progress. But I am certainly growing some new neurons and building increased motor and sensory skills which was the original purpose.

                                    An unexpected turn is that I finally figured out that I am allergic to the rosin on the bow. Red, itchy eyes, and skin irritation on the left side of the head and neck, always after practicing.

                                    Too much rosin? No, I have been reducing the amount for a few weeks and have it to where it is just about invisible, no rosin residue anywhere. It still irritates.

                                    So I learned a new skill - how to remove rosin by soaking the horsehair in isopropyl alcohol. The new hypoallergenic rosin should arrive this afternoon. And the final roadblock to mastering will dissolve.

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                                    taiwan_girl
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                                    #26

                                    @Copper Glad you are dong so well!! Gives me hope!

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                                      Copper
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                                      #27

                                      I bought a guitar to keep the violin company.

                                      Basic beginner's model, it came yesterday, this is the first time I have ever picked up a guitar
                                      I'll have fun with it

                                      https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W5FY8L2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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                                        That's cool. You and Mark can play duets. Talentless people like me are annoyed with talented people like you two.

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