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I bought a violin

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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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    @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

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      Congratulations on the new instrument acquisition!

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        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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          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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            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

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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?

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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.

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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.

                  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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                    @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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                      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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                        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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                          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

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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.

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

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                                    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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