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Thank you for the extension, I never realised how camera shy I really am, I need to shake of this tension. It feels like I have done 1000 takes and I just haven't made it anywhere close to how I can when the camera isn't rolling... even when I forget to hit record.
And then I have to remind myself, its only been four months since you picked up this incredibly tricky instrument. Breathe.
So I will keep trying, I have a few takes that I would consider Ok, but I'm just a perfectionist I guess.
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It's great that you are a perfectionist Dani but do realize that no one (except me) will hear your individual performance when mixed with the masses. I am the only one and I've heard everything. 
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but the one who needs the least."
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LOL Pierre - what we have here is a variant of Parkinson's Law - "Practice expands so as to fill the time available for its completion" 
EDIT: That was in reference to a few posts back - the time extension, not the above convo... and you'll be fine there, @Dani_B
I seriously recommend not copying my mistakes. D'oh - 
Please make your own, different mistakes, and help us all learn :-)
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Even thought Pierre is the nicest of guys and the best bud around.. I still get shy when I am recording "for his ears only"... I always want to do him proud and in my mind I am always wanting him to have an easy go at my recording.. not a tough time.
I am thankful for the extra five days for this one little part that has been giving me He...
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Since there hasn't been much participation so far, and with the deadline extended until the 13th, I'm going to try to do an additional part this week.
Let the bow flow.
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All good news everyone.
Thanks, looking forward to a great project. Good or bad, it will be fun!!!
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but the one who needs the least."
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Scratch that last remark. I spent the evening recording a different part, and let's just say I want to SCREAM. Seriously, it's pretty brutal! My intonation is terrible, my bowing is shaky, and my timing is nothing to write home about. Am I the only one who really sucks at this? Because I sure could use some company in my misery. LOL!
Let the bow flow.
Hahaha!! LOL, Fiddle Chick! You're not only one =) I've just recorded V1 and V2, but since the deadline is extended, i'll try again tomorrow =)
Thanks, Pierre for the answers and for the extention!
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@mad_wed - can't wait to hear you and see you... Been missing your playing for sure!!!! (waves... hi hi )
@fiddlechick70 ... it's not easy.. nope not easy..
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fiddle chick said
Scratch that last remark. I spent the evening recording a different part, and let's just say I want to SCREAM. Seriously, it's pretty brutal! My intonation is terrible, my bowing is shaky, and my timing is nothing to write home about. Am I the only one who really sucks at this? Because I sure could use some company in my misery. LOL!
Didn't I just think the same exact thing. However, after 2 months out of life studying for my certification exam, I am now free to once again dabble with the dark fiddle. SO GLAD I have a few more days to pull this together... Fingers crossed.
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Ripton, you can do it! I finally gave in and submitted my parts anyway, because fiddlerman works so hard to do these projects for us. And like he said, good or bad, it's all about fun. So I decided to give him a good laugh and sent in my videos. LOL!
Let the bow flow.
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With the extended deadline i'll try to get a better recording in the next few days. I have a few recordings but they're not good, i get off with the timing in some places so i'd rather try it again.
Thanks for the extension. I'll submit one regardless before the deadline.
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I will submit on Sunday...
If its a bit sketchy... I will still hold my head high..
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Glad so many are giving me submissions. I look forward to putting it together. Don't feel bad if it's difficult and far from perfect. I'll mix it so that the less than perfect parts don't stick out too much.;)
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Well, the universe is trying to tell me not to participate in this project, but I am not taking the hint!
As I mentioned before, I had a bad fall and had injuries, including my hands. My teacher told me not to play violin until I saw a hand doctor. I saw one and he said my hands will hurt for a while and started me on physical therapy, but he said I could play through the pain if I wanted to and it would not cause further harm.
Great! So, I decide to record for the project. While setting up I dropped my good violin and the fingerboard popped off!
Am I taking the hint yet? No! Though upset, I get out my other violin, which sounds terrible compared to the good one, but I am determined to get this done!
I had to shut off my window unit air conditioner for the sound recording and it was hot as blazes in my house.
BUT I DID IT! I am submitting recordings to this wonderful project! I did violins 1,2,3 and 4. I got excited by the idea of being a one woman quartet!
I experienced the same as most of you posting in that I did a zillion takes and I am not completely happy with any of them. I'm in that boat with you.
So, here are my excuses, Fiddlerman -- I would have done better if I hadn't bashed up my hands in my fall, if I hadn't broken my good violin and if my house wasn't 100 degrees inside!
I'll submit my files soon. Les is still working on a cello submission. If he can get to where he's happy with his rendition he'll send it in.
Fiddlerman, thanks for having this project and writing this cool arrangement for us. I'm psyched about collaborating with people all over the world!
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Leanna said
Well, the universe is trying to tell me not to participate in this project, but I am not taking the hint!..... . While setting up I dropped my good violin and the fingerboard popped off!...... Am I taking the hint yet? No! ...... and it was hot as blazes in my house......I'm psyched about collaborating with people all over the world!
Leanna
Well, you sure qualify as a member here !!!!
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Great stuff !
I seriously recommend not copying my mistakes. D'oh -
Please make your own, different mistakes, and help us all learn :-)
Congrats @Leanna on insisting on those getting to those submissions! I hope your hands and your violin are gifted with a speedy recovery.
Hi, Toni! Waves to You too XD!!!
Just sprended mine. Far from perfect, but at least without the odd noises (my dad kept walking in the hall and sneezing, i even look paranoid on V1 record, LOL!!!!) XD
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You did great Leanna. No excuses necessary.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
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Hi, Toni! Waves to You too XD!!!Just sprended mine. Far from perfect, but at least without the odd noises (my dad kept walking in the hall and sneezing, i even look paranoid on V1 record, LOL!!!!) XD
LOL Naska, that is so funny. You have to reprimand your dad big time.
You did great as usual. I remember when you were a beginner here. You have come so far. It's always a lot of fun seeing your videos and progress. I only wish you had better lighting.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
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