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I bought a violin

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  • 89th8 Offline
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    89th
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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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      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

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          RenaudaR Offline
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          Renauda
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          #16

          @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 Offline
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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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                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 Offline
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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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                  • 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 Offline
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                      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

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                        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.

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

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                              • CopperC Offline
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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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