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@Kev no, not really, try to slur notes by playing random notes with full legato bow stroke, try to play 2-3 notes per bow. Goodluck 
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Kevin M. said
A slur is when you play several notes in one bow stroke. Instead of up down up down go up up down down. It's really note needed on this song but it is good practice.
Wow! I never thought about that! Is it a technique often used in the more advanced songs? I will try it later today!
I bet it will feel awkward lol
It's used in a lot of beginner music too. You'll recognize it in music as a sort of curved horizontal bar connecting 2, 3 4 or more notes. It may feel awkward at first but you'll get the hang of it. By the way you are doing well so far. keep up the good work.
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Hi everyone! I'm practicing Mary Had A Little Lamb today.
I think I have memorized the notes, but the notes did not sound clear. I noticed the strings are kinda screechy when I bow... Do you think its because I'm not pressing down on them hard enough?
Also, my fingers hurt if I press on the strings really hard... but if I don't do that, there's a screeching sound, and the note doesn't sound clear.
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I think that you answered your own questions. You say that the notes don't sound clear if you don't press hard enough. The trick is to just press hard enough that the sound is good. Also, it's not all about one hand, both hands are equally important. Maybe you are not bowing straight, the hair might not be flat enough, not enough or too much bow pressure, not enough rosin, too close or too far away from the bridge. There is a lot to think about but don't be afraid to experiment and make notes of what works and what doesn't.
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