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Playing on my new violin

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LyleA

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February 14, 2015 - 3:35 pm

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Oh, how I wish I was better...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGMFK3inFAM&feature=youtu.be

Never mind maneuvers, just go straight at them.

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February 14, 2015 - 7:03 pm

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Nicely done, Lyle, very nice and you will get better. And the new violin sounds terrific.

Congratulations.

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February 14, 2015 - 7:32 pm

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Bravo! thumbs-up

Sounds amazing and looks very comfortable! I wish you the best in your journey with your new instrument

BillyG

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February 15, 2015 - 9:03 am

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Great stuff - it sounds good! ( Just one word of advice - do not rush into naming your instrument - in the fullness of time, it will simply let you know.... j/k ! )

(Still jealous! In a nice way of course !) Enjoy your new instrument !

I seriously recommend not copying my mistakes. D'oh -

Please make your own, different mistakes, and help us all learn :-)

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February 15, 2015 - 11:30 am

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Great stuff @LyleA. Everybody wishes they were better. You know for sure you won't be held back by your fiddle though. Congratulations again on the new instrument. Keep those videos coming.

A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. ~Herm Albright

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February 15, 2015 - 11:44 am

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Very nice!! Beautiful violin too!!

Violinist start date - May 2013

Fiddler start date - May 2014

FIDDLE- Gift from a dear friend. A 1930-40 german copy, of a french copy of a Stradivarius. BOW - $50 carbon fiber. Strings - Dominants with E Pirastro Gold string.

LyleA

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February 15, 2015 - 1:05 pm

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Thank you everybody!

You never realize how long your beard is, until you see it in a video or a picture. Good Lord...

Never mind maneuvers, just go straight at them.

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February 16, 2015 - 3:33 pm

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wow, you looked really relaxed and that you were having fun and your intonation was great, at least to my ears. a beautiful sounding violin as well!

Lead me, Follow me, or get out of my way!

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February 16, 2015 - 4:08 pm

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Great Work, LyleA! the violin sounds and looks great, too.

Skype: augustoad Email: augustoaguieiras@hotmail.com Phone number/whatsapp: +55 42 9861-4084. I'd be happy to talk anything fiddle-related to anyone! :)

LyleA

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February 17, 2015 - 11:16 am

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Thanks @RockingLR33 and @augustoad. Even in the few short days I have had it, it has already started to open up quite a bit and sounds even better than when I unboxed it!

Never mind maneuvers, just go straight at them.

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February 17, 2015 - 3:19 pm

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It sounds lovely Lyle!!!

I am still playing that song several times a week. I like your playing!!!

Wow!!! Lovely lovely violin!!!!

Vibrato Desperato.... Desperately seeking vibrato

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February 17, 2015 - 5:59 pm

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isn't that crazy how that works? I know i bought the Borree 750es and it sounded amazing when i got it and i swear the tone keeps getting better. The fact that the wood adapts and changes and becomes even richer is part of what inspires me to keep practicing! i can't wait to look back on the videos i have and listen to the difference as my violin opened up and me of course! someday hopefully my skills will be good enough to really make my violin sing!

Lead me, Follow me, or get out of my way!

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February 17, 2015 - 11:29 pm

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Nicely done Lyle!! Hilary Hahn once said that she loves Bach pieces because it keeps you honest--no way to B.S. it. I also love that Bach has music for all--beginner, intermediate, advancing, and professional. Keep at it!