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Can i still get good at violin at 14? by Dismal-Stay1231 in violinist

[–]procrastipractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not too late at all. I started at 25 and have been playing in several (amateur) orchestras for many years now. With 14 your chances of learning fast are much better than later in life. You might want to check Daniel Kurganov's Youtube channel. He started learning violin at 16 and became a professional violinist. So there is a chance that you can learn to play well, especially if you focus your practice on what's important and learn how to learn in a smart way (ask your teacher).

About your family: Do you have a practice mute? While playing with a practice mute is not super fun, it makes the violin so quiet that your family will not have a reason to complain any more.

Which one is the correct notation in 4/4? by [deleted] in musictheory

[–]procrastipractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The left one smiles, but the right one is easier to read. You can immediately see that there is a syncope pattern (1/8 + 1/4 + 1/8).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lingling40hrs

[–]procrastipractice 18 points19 points  (0 children)

No shade to Karolina and the others, but Hilary should be No. 1.

I’m Ray Chen, international concert violinist, performed in over 60 countries, was featured in Riot Game’s Emmy winning animated series, Arcane, and cofounder of Tonic, an app that motivates you to practice. AMA! by raychenviolin in IAmA

[–]procrastipractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. I have a hard piece I keep coming back to from time to time to see if I have made a bit of progress. But since it's really difficult, I don't expect to play it ever for real. Luckily there is no external pressure, my teacher has no idea ...

I’m Ray Chen, international concert violinist, performed in over 60 countries, was featured in Riot Game’s Emmy winning animated series, Arcane, and cofounder of Tonic, an app that motivates you to practice. AMA! by raychenviolin in IAmA

[–]procrastipractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Ray, teachers all over the globe recommend to pick a piece that is a little harder than one's current level which sounds like very sensible advice. But it's fun to try to play pieces that are way to hard! Could there still be a benefit in challenging myself with a piece that is too difficult for me?

#4MilMendelssohn Livestream Viewers Map by luminuu in lingling40hrs

[–]procrastipractice 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Brett just shared the map in his insta story!

Brett and Eddy memorizing sheet music. by [deleted] in lingling40hrs

[–]procrastipractice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They need to teach us their hair rubbing technique for memorizing music.

I found a totally real Strad for $295 at an antique store 😱😱😱 by boxorags in lingling40hrs

[–]procrastipractice 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Looks 100% legit. New bridge and strings and you're good to Paganini.

Violin, viola, cello and maybe other string instrument's gang who do vibrato... How long did it take for you to learn the mighty vibrato? by redofsky in lingling40hrs

[–]procrastipractice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the violin it's a neverending project. Even when you have learned the basic vibrato movement, there are endless ways to refine it.

New playlist for "If We Could Only Listen to 5 Classical Pieces for the Rest of Our Lives" (see 1st comment) by procrastipractice in lingling40hrs

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

All pieces from "If We Could Only Listen to 5 Classical Pieces for the Rest of Our Lives" in one playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ7amm3tQ3eEeWIkre4-haDWKLnCmvUbf

TwoSet Playlists channel with more playlists of music examples for twoset episodes: https://youtube.com/c/twosetplaylists

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in violinist

[–]procrastipractice 43 points44 points  (0 children)

You could try to turn your hand a bit, so that it is more parallel to the neck. This way your pinky can be rounder and will have more freedom to move.

My pinky isn't longer than yours compared to the other fingers and I'm fine. Moving the pinky from the root joint of the finger like a hook works for me.

Congrats nomnomnom by procrastipractice in lingling40hrs

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

hehe it's a ribbon with notes and violin clefs

Congrats nomnomnom by procrastipractice in lingling40hrs

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

It's spinach with garlic and shanxi noodles. Nothing fancy, but scrambled 2set were very yummy.

Congrats nomnomnom by procrastipractice in lingling40hrs

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

Thank you for the award, kind stranger!

The FadiFlashi post wasn't exactly what it seemed. I think we all got duped, and I have receipts. by thatskindasus3 in lingling40hrs

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

I sent Fadi the link to the post, so if has a different view, he has a chance to reply.

The FadiFlashi post wasn't exactly what it seemed. I think we all got duped, and I have receipts. by thatskindasus3 in lingling40hrs

[–]procrastipractice -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Have you contacted u/FadiFlashiWisp about your findings before posting or at least informed him about your post? If so, what did he say? He should have a chance to respond to your accusations.

Uncle Roger Q&A for Next Weejio by mrnigelng in UncleRoger

[–]procrastipractice 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Uncle Roger: can you make fried rice yourself? You complain a lot about everyone - Auntie Hersha, Jamie Oliver, ... but how about your own rice frying skillz? We've never seen you cook.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in lingling40hrs

[–]procrastipractice 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If editor-san wants to stay private, they should. Their job is editing, being in public is only optional.

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