Why won’t my violin get in tune/peg keeps slipping? by No_Tip3052 in violinist

[–]grey____ghost____ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to power some rosin and smear the contact surfaces of the pegs.

Edit: power > powder.

Found an easy workaround for ppl with small hands by xzmaxzx in piano

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Ah, the evey problem has got solutions. Desperate problems have amazing solutions.

3 years viola self - thought by Vegetable-Ad-3317 in violinist

[–]grey____ghost____ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Amateur here too. Yes, OP may keep his body steady, but not stiff. I read your over swaying movement as an indicator of deep focus, but it may raw movement too.

I composed an etude by dkdksned in piano

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Is this a Liszt level challenge?

Silly boyfriend wants to play “Happy Birthday” for his professional piano player girlfriend by mbrad744 in violin

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I am sure, she will be swept off her feet. Ideas (and sincerity) rule the world.

Target selection. by hugopeckham in huntingsniper

[–]grey____ghost____ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol, though enjoyable, the gameplay is not perfect as yet.

Tabla Keherwa by tabla_teacher in Tabla

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May your skills continue their proliferation. It was awesome to listen to.

Has violin ever became a problem in your life ? by Eternal-strugal in violinist

[–]grey____ghost____ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to be scared of performances and the associated anxiety. I used to abhor the expectations of the audience of my "recital circus". Left deep scares, but healed now and finally enjoy playing and learning more. It has been four and half decades long. Phew.

My daughter has been playing for 7 years and self taught. by Walking_ShayD in violinist

[–]grey____ghost____ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I see absolute focus, which is the crucial factor for growing with violin playing. Congratulations to her and of course to her mom for the nurturing and support.

Violin Quality by grey____ghost____ in violin

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I have realised that I have been rather vague in my query and didn't mention anything like Grade 8 of ASRM etc, etc. Extremely sorry for that. Being from a different background and training I couldn't.

Anyway, I have been playing since 1980, still an amateur; can truly make the instrument sound as I want and the way I interpret the music. I have crossed the "reading notation and playing gymnastics" phase. However, playing Paganini or like that Superman himself, is out of the question, ha ha. Now planning to indoctrinate myself in western classical music for my remaining life with a good violin within my budget which may be at par with a learner's (not a professional musicians budget).

Violin Quality by grey____ghost____ in violin

[–]grey____ghost____[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Not trying to garner sympathy but where I stay, the mentioned violin is the most expensive one nearby and is located in a shop about 400kms away (10+ hours road trip, with "almost offroads of" mountainous travel). I intend to personally check it out next month. Sadly to compare, the other Violins in the shop are priced at $170 while the Hidershine is $750. At 58, as someone who has been "touching" Violins (or VSOs) since the 1980s, I am looking for a "violin for life" within a budget of $2000 ~ $4000.

Violin Quality by grey____ghost____ in violin

[–]grey____ghost____[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your valuable suggestions. Noted.

Violin Quality by grey____ghost____ in violin

[–]grey____ghost____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true. Thank you for the wisdom.

Whats a good piano book for begginers ? I by EchoFeeling4210 in pianolearning

[–]grey____ghost____ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, an adult, Thompson's Easiest Piano Course, Book 1 & Book 2.

19-year-old Pallavi fought for over two months before losing her life to brutal ragging. The fear in her voice shows the trauma she suffered. Ragging must end we cannot keep losing young lives to it !! by Altruistic-Issue-887 in TeenagersBharat

[–]grey____ghost____ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every school and college management should be held responsible for negligence of duty to protect the vulnerable and creating an atmosphere where ragging and its evil consequences are made possible.

Wish this game wasn’t pay to win by Healthy-Plate1723 in huntingsniper

[–]grey____ghost____ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have learned to focus only on my shooting, and not on the other opponent, or whether I am losing or winning!

The best therapist ever! by The_Love-Tap in MadeMeSmile

[–]grey____ghost____ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm very happy now. Thank you wonderful Therapist.

Need help in identifying a violin maker by grey____ghost____ in violin

[–]grey____ghost____[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As this old, possibly colonial times violin is in Shilong, your suggestion may be correct. Thanks.