I bought a violin
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I have been told it is difficult to play. I needed a new challenge.
I read a few books and decided to give it a shot.
Maybe it will help with the dementia.
It will be here in a few days.
wrote on 25 Jun 2023, 15:27 last edited by@Copper said in I bought a violin:
Maybe it will help with the dementia.
It will be here in a few days.
The dementia?
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wrote on 25 Jun 2023, 16:04 last edited by
Mostly some violin, maybe some fiddle later.
The dementia is never far away.
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wrote on 25 Jun 2023, 16:06 last edited by
The brain is much like a muscle.
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wrote on 25 Jun 2023, 17:27 last edited by
Strad or Guarneri?
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wrote on 25 Jun 2023, 17:42 last edited by
Copper, there's just 4 strings, I mean, how hard can that be?
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wrote on 25 Jun 2023, 18:14 last edited by
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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good luck. Even with dedicated practice, mastering the violin can take up to several weeks.
wrote on 25 Jun 2023, 19:32 last edited by@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.
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wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 01:16 last edited by
Congratulations on the new instrument acquisition!
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wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 14:28 last edited by
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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wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 14:29 last edited by
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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wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 14:31 last edited by
So, are we at day 1 of your journey?
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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.
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wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 14:35 last edited by@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.
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Two weeks should do it, but mastering Paganini’s 24 caprices might take a month.
Enjoy, you have made a good choice.
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wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 15:59 last edited by
@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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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.
wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 16:07 last edited by@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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@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.
wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 17:09 last edited by@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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wrote on 26 Jun 2023, 22:59 last edited by
Competence is assumed.
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wrote on 3 Jul 2023, 14:23 last edited by
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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wrote on 3 Jul 2023, 14:26 last edited by
Love the cheat sheet on the neck.
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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.
wrote on 3 Jul 2023, 14:57 last edited by@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...
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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.
wrote on 3 Jul 2023, 16:02 last edited by@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.