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15 years out of practice trying to pick it back up
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AndrewAllanRoberts
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April 3, 2014 - 2:47 pm
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Hello there, I'm Andrew I'm from north east England.

I used to play violin in primary school ( 8 year old-12 year old) as a school program, but when I left for secondary school I couldn't continue for lack of funding, now at 27 i have the means to self teach and so found this site to get me going.

The only thing I'm finding hard is where to start,I have picked some things back up right away like bow hold, holding the violin,basic although far from perfect finger position, but as far as reading sheet music goes or playing with any real sound its a bust.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks and hole to learn and grow with you all :D  

 

Andrew

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Fiddlerman
Fort Lauderdale
April 3, 2014 - 2:51 pm
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Read through this page to begin with. I also have a lot of nice games for learning to read music both rhythm and fingering as well.
https://fiddlerman.com/fiddle-.....o-i-start/

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AndrewAllanRoberts
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April 3, 2014 - 3:04 pm
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As we speak I'm actually Going through the Pieces on G string  a few times,i think ive been sort of overwhelming myself or over thinking things, so 1 string at a time with fingering and the sheet music,also good for getting my arm and hand used to the position again

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April 3, 2014 - 4:19 pm

Welcome to the forum, Andrew!

Nice videos linked above, i've just rewatched "drawing the bow" amuse

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AndrewAllanRoberts
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April 3, 2014 - 4:26 pm
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I think ive watched each of the beginner videos 3 or 4 times this week hehe really is a brilliant and informative site

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April 3, 2014 - 5:50 pm
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Hi and welcome from 'Down Under' aussie_flag

Have driven around the countryside in NE England. Some very nice scenery around there.

I'm sure that you will be back in the saddle in no time. As you know, it's a matter of practice :)

Seen it all. Done it all. Can't remember most of dunno ..... What was I saying???? facepalm

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April 3, 2014 - 6:55 pm
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Welcome Andrew.  There is a lot of info here from Fiddlerman and a lot of support from us!  So hang around, and practice. 

 

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Fiddlerman
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April 4, 2014 - 8:30 am
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Glad you are liking the site. Happy to have another member in our family. :)

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April 5, 2014 - 4:02 am
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Hi Andrew, from Shalespeares county. Hope you enjoy the site and your big comeback

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