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I just got back from vacation, and decided to record- I was surprised ! Not nervous much. LOL. The following video is excerpts from my first practice since I have been back. (would have been a half hour long- you are very welcome !!)
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You have made great progress. Did you imagine that you would be playing these pieces 3 years ago? Also, it looks like you're having fun.
Keep up the hard work!!!
Thanks for sharing.
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Great job, and congrats on your 3 year violinaversary!! 
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Thank you for sharing, it sounds great to me. Your tone is very nice. I'll be coming up on my one year violinaversary (to steal a phrase from damfino) 
and we'll see if I'm brave enough to post a video for critique!
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Thanks, @Fiddlerman ,@damfino, and @CharlieStrings !!
Charliestrings- I know what you mean, but it's not that hard to post here. LOL- see how nice everyone was to me ?
I have not practiced much over the last year- thought I was dying, it turns out I'm not. I think I am back to feeling motivated again.
Minuet 2 was the hardest piece I have worked on so far- Minuet 3 seems like a piece of cake in comparison - we shall see.
BUT !!! I got out my old sheets of music that I tried to play in the beginning- I'll bet they are a bit easier now. :).
I really want to work on something that I can play without the background- even if the sound is wired to my ear. Then I will know for sure what I sound like- but I am scared.
Also- at the advice of a friend, I started recording my practice sessions- all of them (cuz u just never know. LOL) For this recording, I was focusing on getting my fingers, my bow, and most of me in the video- which causes my posture to fade- must do something about that !
so- thanks, guys !
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Really nice @Leana. I'm also a couple of months past 3 years now. Some progress has been made. That's a really good idea -- playing with backing tracks. I'm sure that really helps with intonation. You''re sounding great.
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Thanks, @Uzi
Actually, playing like this is a double edge sword. It is fun, that is why I do it- mostly, but I have found two things (at least) about it that might be harmful.
One- I am not really playing, but more playing along side. It's not creative as I am just trying to copy someone else's paper so to speak.
and, Two- The music is keeping the tempo for me. I probably haven't learned a darn thing about keeping time for myself in the whole three years.
I chose this method because I really want to play the beautiful music. I am completely self taught- so.......... so far this has been my path.
I really want to learn something to play on my own. That is a goal of mine.
🙂 (congrats on your 3 years--)
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Happy violin anniversary.
I have always loved your playing. You have that great personality that shines through.
Congratulations on a successful beautiful journey and I am so happy that you have shared with us along the way.
Cheers.
Toni
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awe....... shucks, @coolpinkone (CPO). 🙂
THANKS !
I really do believe that a lot of my practice choices reflect my personality directly.
*rainbow connection
*theme from godfather
*etc.
My selections tend to make me giggle. LOL
next up- actually smiling while playing- (doubt it)
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Just catching up on some posts - great work and mix of tunes - well done @leana - I can tell you are seriously enjoying the journey !
I seriously recommend not copying my mistakes. D'oh - 
Please make your own, different mistakes, and help us all learn :-)
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There is a new bird in the area. It used to be that the frogs laughed with me- now they laugh at me. The new bird however, was singing along with me today, and that made me laugh !
yes, @BillyG - I am enjoying the journey. 🙂
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That is cool. It reminds me of when we would wake up to the doves close by with their rhythmical gargling.
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but the one who needs the least."
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The time of my life is confusing the crap out of me this year- apparently the title of this topic should be TWO years- not 3 !! LOL
and on another note I ran into a video of crickets slowed down so much that they sounded like God's chorus- I don't really believe it.........., but it might be true
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Leana said
The time of my life is confusing the crap out of me this year- apparently the title of this topic should be TWO years- not 3 !! LOL
I wouldn't worry - I scarcely know what day of the week it is, let alone the year.... 
and on another note I ran into a video of crickets slowed down so much that they sounded like God's chorus- I don't really believe it.........., but it might be true
Can I have some of what you're on please..... ( j/k )
I seriously recommend not copying my mistakes. D'oh -
Please make your own, different mistakes, and help us all learn :-)
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LOL- whatever it is, it's free for the taking !
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Leana said
The time of my life is confusing the crap out of me this year- apparently the title of this topic should be TWO years- not 3 !! LOLand on another note I ran into a video of crickets slowed down so much that they sounded like God's chorus- I don't really believe it.........., but it might be true
You want me to correct it for ya???
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but the one who needs the least."
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You want me to correct it for ya???
wow- sure ! If you could do that, that would be cool- cuz as the years go by, I don't think my sense of time is going to get better- and changing it will help my memory for next year ! LOL
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Done. I can delete all references to 3 years including replies but I think it's fun too.
Just let me know. It's the typical mistake that I would have made as well. LOL
I like to say, "I have a great memory, but it's very short."
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
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