"Thank you Dave,
I'll check into the Mel Bay Publications and look some more online. I really think it would be fun for us to learn a song together, but he plays a lot on open mic nights at a few of the pubs near us. It will force me to…"
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Deborah May 23, 2011.
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Dave Light replied to Deborah's discussion Guitar and violin"Just on the topic of classic rock, Deborah, I found a transcription online for the violin solo in "Dust in the Wind". Also, I've done a few transcriptions off of Youtube for stuff like "Black Water", another sweet…"
Deborah posted a discussionGuitar and violin
I'm an older adult who is learning to play the violin. Since my husband retired I cannot afford lessons so I'm trying to teach myself. I have had a couple of years of lessons. My husband plays the guitar very well and I would like to learn to play a few songs with him but I'm having trouble finding sheet music that includes both guitar and violin. He plays country and classic rock songs. If I had a few songs we could practice together I think it would help me to improve and also have fun…See More
Deborah replied to Jim's discussion Thoughts on Going "Tape-less" in the group Adult Beginners"Hi Jim, I know it's been awhile since I posted but I'm still here and reading and practicing. We have such a hectic family life as most people do I suspect. I wanted to address the hearing issue. I have single sided deafness; even a…"
Ruth Brons left a comment for Deborah"Hi Deborah,
A bit belated, but….
Welcome to the All Things Strings community!
Ruth Brons
Inventor of Bow Hold Buddies[tm] Instant Bow Hold bow accessory for violin/viola, and
CelloPhant[tm] Instant Bow Hold bow accessory for…"
Deborah commented on Rory Williams's group Adult Beginners"Thanks to everyone who gave advice on the use of the tapes. I, like Jim, have decided to take them off as well. I think I will feel like I am free falling for a while but I can see how not having them on will make me more diligent in practicing so I…"
Deborah left a comment for Juan F. Tavira"Thanks for the encouragement Juan. I think sometimes, especially as an adult beginner I just want to get there fast and it's easy to become discouraged when I don't. I'm notorious for setting unrealistic goals, at the same time I can…"
Deborah commented on Rory Williams's group Adult Beginners"Thanks Dave, you are right. I find that when I am playing a piece of music where I have to read the notes I can't look at the neck and I'm pretty close. I do try playing with my eyes closed but it's so tempting to open them to see if…"
Deborah commented on Rory Williams's group Adult Beginners"Hi Jim, I was wondering the same thing. I took lesson for about 9 months 5 years ago between college classes. My teacher then said when the tapes wore off she would not put them back on. My father became ill and I spent the next year caring for him.…"
Deborah left a comment for Jay Beaune"Thanks Jay, yes, I seem to have a death grip on my violin neck. I guess I'm trying so hard to learn so much I'm a bit tense."
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- At 5:43am on September 4, 2009, Ruth Brons said…
- Hi Deborah,
A bit belated, but….
Welcome to the All Things Strings community!
Ruth Brons
Inventor of Bow Hold Buddies[tm] Instant Bow Hold bow accessory for violin/viola, and
CelloPhant[tm] Instant Bow Hold bow accessory for cello
www.things4strings.com
- At 6:19pm on August 22, 2009,
Jay Beaune said… - Thank you for the nice comment.
- At 5:42am on April 19, 2009, Jay Beaune said…
- Deborah, I just recently worked out my fourth finger on the viola (big stretch), What helped me was making sure I always started out with my thumb inline with my first finger and dont grip to tight! Good luck.
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