The Random Ones discussion

Hi!


So (yes, I use that more often then I should) I saw that lots of people on here play the violin… could you guys help me please? I am terrible at shifting at 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th position…


And if any of you have any questions or need help, you can post it here, too. (Should I make a homework help thing too?)

Wren wrote: "Sure"

Great!

Wren wrote: "Do you play Suzuki or other?"

I used to, but I don’t have Volume 3 or 4, so I quit. You?

Wren wrote: "((As in anyone who plays, or used to play))"

I do Essential Elements.

Saraswati wrote: "I’m currently trying to practice piano while checking my goodreads"

😂

Saraswati wrote: "I’m currently trying to practice piano while checking my goodreads"

Exactly what I do when I’m ‘practicing violin’.

Saraswati wrote: "Does anyone play any instruments other than violin"

Self-taught myself the piano. We temporarily moved to my grandparent’s house, so we had to leave it behind. :(

I play the clarinet!

I was also in chorus before I moved. I'm debating whether I want to do it next school year or not

In my school there was only me and one other clarinet, so it was hard to only have two clarinets in the whole band.

Avery wrote: "In my school there was only me and one other clarinet, so it was hard to only have two clarinets in the whole band."

Wow!

Saraswati wrote: "A similar thing happened to me - in orchestra there are only two violinist that are advanced enough to play the actual song (me and someone in the grade above me)"

Wow!

Oh, well, it's hard to just learn something on the spot. I was going to have a band concert, but I moved, so after months of learning the songs, I wasn't able to play them

I play the violin but I'm kinda bad at shifting so I need help too lol. I also play the piano and I realllllllllyyyy want to learn the clarinet.

The clarinets a really fun instrument!

Ikkkk but my mum said that I should be concentrating on violin and piano first which is probably true

I quit violin a few years ago, because I didn't like the teacher lol, and even though I don't have the same teacher now, I'm glad I quit

Maybe it just wasn't the right instrument for you :)
I play the violin and I'm allergic to rosin, although it's quite mild and I have a really short pinky finger which makes it hard to reach some notes

Ooh that stinks

ikkk

Oof.

I’m thinking of quitting, but I don’t know…I don’t really like the teacher and the assignments, but I like playing the songs.

Well maybe you should change the teacher. If it's the teacher stopping you from liking it, it doesn't rlly mean that you don't like the instrument, but my opinion.

I was going to try the violin this summer, but I'm going on with the guitar currently. Still, can't wait to learn the violin!

Yes, the violin is a really good instrument and it's a bit hard at first, but it's lovely!

mintysky1 wrote: "Yes, the violin is a really good instrument and it's a bit hard at first, but it's lovely!"

Agreed!

mintysky1 wrote: "Well maybe you should change the teacher. If it's the teacher stopping you from liking it, it doesn't rlly mean that you don't like the instrument, but my opinion."

She’s free though… my parents dont really want to pay 30 dollars per minute for a tutor… and the one i have is already pretty expensive

Brienne wrote: "mintysky1 wrote: "Well maybe you should change the teacher. If it's the teacher stopping you from liking it, it doesn't rlly mean that you don't like the instrument, but my opinion."

She’s free th..."

Okay, fair enough. I'm lucky that I get it quite cheaply as well as having a good teacher

How I learned it was by knocking on the door first with the violin hand position and as you get more confident, try playing one note at a time, hope that helps.

Saraswati wrote: "I was wondering if anyone has any tips for playing vibrato? I’ve been working on it for a while now and I can’t seem to get the hang of it."


My teacher made us do hand exercises first. It depends on what type of vibrato you’re doing, but the website I found is pretty nice: https://www.thestrad.com/playing-hub/... i recommended Violin Inspiration for more tips. Julia is the best.

What I liked to do was vibrate my 3rd finger with my other fingers off the string. I’m not sure if that’s correct or if it’s bad for your fingers, but that’s how I learned. Hope this helps!