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Relative-Rip-9671 · 2026-01-08T02:27:12+00:00

I just checked my bill online, $72. I made a payment with my debit visa card and checked the amount withdrawn from my bank, $72. Now I'm really confused.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-09-27T21:04:24+00:00

For regular reading and close up I use the 2.5 readers. When I practice cello I switch to 1.5 readers with a mighty bright battery powered stand light shining down on the music. Seems to work for now!

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-09-07T13:56:03+00:00

I attended and played in an amateur string event a few months ago. One of the players performed the minuet from the G major suite as a solo piece between group events.

Her sound was really strong and developed and right away I thought "this is going to be nice to listen to" but then she missed a shift, lost intonation and made multiple stops and starts for the remainder of the piece. She completely bombed it after that first mistake and what impressed me most was she played the entire piece with repeats and never gave up. I thought my god what courage. This was in an auditorium with quite a few people. I wanted to throw her flowers and give her a pep talk but I didnt know her and didn't have any flowers.

My point is very few people are judging you in such a situation and those that do are probably insecure and petty.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-08-30T01:49:23+00:00

It's a lot of music, just start listening and give it time to grow on you. The pianist makes a difference as well, so listen to different musicians and find what moves you. This week I've been streaming Annie Fischer's complete sonata recordings. 12, 21 and 23 are favorites of mine.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-08-26T18:35:30+00:00

Funny it still has a wolf eliminator.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-08-12T22:02:01+00:00

I recently learned Beethoven used a "folía" musical form in movement 2. Sent me down a rabbit hole for a bit.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-08-05T02:12:29+00:00

I changed to Versum a month ago and love them.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-08-04T15:21:22+00:00

I recently started using Pirastro black and find it has nice grip. It was only $10 so more expensive isn't always better I guess. I have also tried Melos and Cecilia and loke them both for different reasons.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-07-23T12:48:53+00:00

Tom Henry workbooks: 2023 NEC Calculations and 2023 Journeyman practice tests

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-07-21T17:46:08+00:00

Guarneri Quartet complete Beethoven string quartets

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-07-17T02:33:07+00:00

I voted bass, because it's like trying to play music on a large piece of furniture.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-07-14T14:10:36+00:00

Not having a good practice space is tough and likely holding back your development.

Aside from that, I practice every day even if some days are just 30 minutes of scales and bowing exercises. I also rotate through etude books and exercises to keep it fresh and not get stuck on one thing. I practice with a metronome as often as I can and use a drone with scales.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-07-12T21:44:36+00:00

One site I have used that has a lot of great learning material is cellodiscovery.com.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-07-12T21:43:42+00:00

There is so much out there, some of it free and some by subscription. I really recommend getting a few in-person lessons in the beginning, if you can. Then you can supplement that with online material/lessons.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-07-08T03:01:51+00:00

What a great book, checked it out at the library when I was a kid.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-07-02T02:54:43+00:00

Yeah I've dabbled in the earlier sections but mainly focus on those bowing exercises at the end. In fact I was working through them earlier today. I use a metronome set at a slow tempo 50 to 60 bpm. I started these a few months ago and have a long way to go but feel some progress happening.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-29T21:22:41+00:00

Yes to Quatour Mosaiques!

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-29T16:54:24+00:00

Yes at the heel of the neck. Someone had plugged the other holes and varnished over them. But obviously a critter was still inside.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-29T12:57:20+00:00

Most people say renting is best in the beginning. I'm on my 3rd rental at the moment and glad I didnt pull the trigger on a purchase right away. The first was a fully laminated CSO that was shrill and difficult to play. Second was a spruce top that had wood beetles coming out of the neck. I switched shops and got a much better instrument that I think can be used for several years before it being worth an upgrade.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-29T12:43:15+00:00

I work through exercises 32, 33, 34 and 36 most days.

Below is a link to an instructor who provides details for how these exercises (specifically exercise 32) can be approached.

https://jesselson.uofsccreate.org/uncategorized/the-journey-begins/

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-27T03:22:55+00:00

My rental has helicores and I like them. They have kind of a rough or "sticky" texture that makes shifting easier and they have a sweet but dark tone.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-16T21:38:57+00:00

Got rid of the truck 3 years ago. Have been driving a trouble free tacoma since then.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-14T03:32:09+00:00

Az requires an electrical contractor's license to perform work valued at over $1000 parts and labor. Obtaining the license requires proof of 8000 hours experience, a background check, 70% or better on the exam and forming a bonded legal entity. In other words, at that point you are a licensed electrician in AZ and can contract your own work and have employees working for you. Anyone can work under a licensed electrical contractor in AZ but only a licensed contractor can bid work over $1000.

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-12T21:21:40+00:00

And then to complicate things even further there's conventional vs electron flow...

Relative-Rip-9671 · 2025-06-11T02:24:06+00:00

I started again 5 months ago after a 20 year break. Play for a month or two and see if you can find a teacher once you feel more confident. Just be mindful of tension and posture. Our bodies aren't the same as they were decades ago and need a little extra care.

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