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Today's practice: Josefin's Waltz (ver. 1.0)

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KindaScratchy

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June 22, 2012 - 1:57 pm

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Here's my first public attempt at Josefin's Waltz, a song that I really like and hope to be able to play well some day, with all proper embellishments. So, I'm calling this version 1.0. With any luck and a lot of practice, I'll post a much improved version 2.0 in the future.

http://youtu.be/PZ-076QZB6g

BTW, if you're not familiar with this and want to hear it played properly, this young lady does a really nice job with it:

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June 22, 2012 - 2:15 pm

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A very respectable 1.0, definitely! Sounding good! thumbs-up

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June 22, 2012 - 2:22 pm

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It's sounding really lovely so far. Thanks for providing the other girl's performance as well. I wasn't familiar with the tune. You've got a really nice tone when you play, and a good sense of rhythm as well. Your right elbow (bowing arm) looks a bit high throughout your playing. You can let that drop a bit unless you're playing over on the g string. It can help reduce fatigue in that arm.

I can't wait to hear more!

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June 22, 2012 - 5:18 pm

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I felt like clapping at the end!! Thank you for sharing. I like the sound when you play the violin. cheerleader

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June 22, 2012 - 8:06 pm

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Great job.

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June 22, 2012 - 9:28 pm

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Can you hear my applause. cheerleader banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana banana

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June 22, 2012 - 10:03 pm

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Really nice job, KS. you've come a long way. clap

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June 22, 2012 - 10:50 pm

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KS you sound great. Must be the years of playing other instur. dancing dancing dancing dancing dancing banana banana banana banana banana

KindaScratchy

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June 23, 2012 - 5:52 pm

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Thanks for all the positive comments, everyone. You do know that my video was the top one, right? Seriously, though, I appreciate the support.

And thanks for the constructive feedback. I'm working on lowering my right arm.

I also noticed how my pinky keeps popping up, like I'm having afternoon tea. Working on keeping that down, too. At least, my posture seems to be better than in previous videos where I was leaning way over.

Thanks again!

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