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I have only been playing for two weeks now (actually two weeks and two days, but who's counting?), anyways, I didn't realize it at first but I have been practicing anywhere from four to five hours each day. Not all at once, but one time I went for three hours straight before taking a real break.
Since I started my left arm has been sore and tender, but it's more of a "just got finished working out" feeling rather than a joint or muscle strain pain. When I relax for a while or get a good night's sleep the soreness is gone.
So far I love playing, that is why I do it so much. I'm afraid though that I might burn out if I keep going at it so hard. Kind of like listening to a good song too many times. Has this happened to anyone before?
Never mind maneuvers, just go straight at them.

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Thanks for the reply's guys.
I have noticed times when my performance, that isn't top rate to begin with, starts to get worse and it's typically after I have been sawing away for several hours. I doubt I get anything out of the practice at that point except for perhaps stamina building.
As for keeping it interesting, I try to learn a new piece or a section of a longer piece each night. That always gives me a goal and something to look forward to all day. I also practice everything I already know, hopefully improving at it.
Never mind maneuvers, just go straight at them.

Come to think of it, I have a strange practice routine.
I keep 2 bundles of practice materials handy. When I sometimes get disgusted, I simply replace the bundle on the stand with the other bundle.
I think this may have occasionally saved me from launching the violin into some solid objects altho it otherwise seems pretty extreme.
I think of it as a change in scenery.
PS Practicing what you know is a good way to keep track of progress but try it only after every few weeks. You will be surprised.
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