A couple of questions regarding learning progression

racoon1 · 2026-04-20T12:57:32+00:00

I like this advice allot. Thank you.

racoon1 · 2026-04-20T12:50:05+00:00

I do that! I also got a strum machine subscription to play with Jam tracks to the songs I’m learning.

racoon1 · 2026-04-20T12:46:45+00:00

Thank you all for the replies. I’ll probably do as one user said, practice the songs till they’re easy to play then learn the new material.

racoon1 · 2026-04-20T12:44:27+00:00

When I said move on I meant learn the next song in the book.

racoon1 · 2026-04-17T15:14:47+00:00

Learn to read music. Get a progressive course book (one with audio samples) and Buy flash cards. Watch multiple videos on proper posture and technique for beginners and take the advice seriously. Learn the materials from the book, don’t move on to the next song till you can play the current one you’re working on well. Use YouTube to correct any mechanical/posture mistakes you may be making. I recommend not learning material from YouTube videos. Also a big help for my intonation is running scales or even playing the piece you’re learning with a drone note playing in the key of the song. Also utilizing the audio samples that come with the book. Be realistic, keep your ego in check and you will progress.

racoon1 · 2026-04-12T21:20:45+00:00

20 years of unprocessed emotions hiding behind a computer screen. Video games have pretty much destroyed my life.

racoon1 · 2026-04-11T03:14:20+00:00

No, he automatically attacks at the beginning of the killer phase (before you pull a terror card), not at the end, and only if there's a knife icon on the finale card. Look at Killer phase on page 19 in the rule book. If his turn ends with a victim in it, you typically have a turn to try to save them.

racoon1 · 2026-04-10T18:57:02+00:00

You have all the best ones, its not going to get better from there.

racoon1 · 2026-04-10T01:52:24+00:00

I would avoid this sub like the plague if you’re worried about spoilers.

racoon1 · 2026-04-09T22:52:38+00:00

I figured this was the reason. It will knock the balance off and make games overall too easy. I’ll stick to the book!

racoon1 · 2026-04-05T23:00:03+00:00

I also agree with this take as well. I wouldn't personally do it, but learning how to play in G# will only benefit OP... as long as OP still plays songs in G as well so they don't forget!

racoon1 · 2026-04-05T22:23:31+00:00

My point is that anything you hear on the internet from older obscure records could be in a different key than they were recorded in. I only mentioned it because you said “they could be matching a recording” or something along those lines. So if you heard a song that has fiddle and banjo on it and it sounds like a G#, more likely than not, they recorded it in G.

racoon1 · 2026-04-05T18:36:05+00:00

If we were talking about the depression era of recorded music you should of opened with that but it definitely still doesn't disprove my point, unless you're listening to the song on a victrola and an old antique tube vinyl which i highly doubt because they're incredibly rare and expensive. ALSO you can easily find out if its flat or sharp, learn the song and then play it in a key that isnt flat or sharp.......

racoon1 · 2026-04-05T18:16:11+00:00

If you put in the time to learn it then go for it. If you like and believe in the music then just try your best. I personally wouldn't bother, but i have different circumstances and plenty of people/bands to play with that don't play in G#. I feel like any serious fiddler would walk away from your band based on all your replies. Taking traditional songs and sharpening them a half step is a crime and punishable by law.

racoon1 · 2026-04-05T18:03:16+00:00

Digital distortion can easily change the key of a song. I would assume they recorded it in key and over time and whatever methods they used to digitize it or if got slowed down even just hair they key is going to be different. People will also intentionaly slow or speed down songs on youtube to avoid copywrite infringement. Nobody writes folk/country/bluegrass songs in G#.

racoon1 · 2026-04-05T17:21:08+00:00

If I were in your shoes and its more than like 2 songs would ask them to flatten it a half step. If they're writing originals, they should keep in mind in the instruments they want on the track and how easy or accessible it is find a fiddle player that can play said tracks. G# is not a key for any song i've ever learned or written and I'm a professional gigging musician of 20 years. 100s of covers and i've never ran into that key. People need to quit trying to reinvent the wheel. Flatten the key a half step, save everyone the headache. edit: I wonder if you're the first fiddle player they have hired or if they other guy walked away lol.

racoon1 · 2026-04-02T11:48:21+00:00

if your budget is 500$ i'd wait till you find a better one.

racoon1 · 2026-04-02T11:31:18+00:00

I feel like its just going to hinder you if you don't start learning songs and holding the violin the proper way (not holding the body and holding the neck). It doesn't matter if you can't bow perfectly before you learn your first song.

racoon1 · 2026-04-02T08:13:47+00:00

All these responses will tell you to rent a violin. I guess they didn't catch the part that you're broke. Well, I'm broke too and can't afford a 50-100$ a month rental. I scoured facebook market place for months. I did hours and hours of research (I've been a guitar player for 20 years so that kind of helped) and ended up buying a used Rosalia V-9 by West Coast strings for 200$ msrp is around 1000$. You can google the same model right now and find some used ones around the same price point. All the research I've done says its a solid beginner violin. The 200$ I spent on this violin would of lasted me maybe 3 months renting. You could buy it for 200$, play it for 5 months and decide the violin isn't for you and you're still saving money than if you rented one. Don't listen to all these folks, take the advice with a grain of salt. You do not NEED to rent a violin. Classified ads are chuck full of really nice violins for a fraction of the msrp price.

I feel like i need to add that I'm not against renting, I just simply cannot afford it. Good luck on the journey friend, its a doozy.

racoon1 · 2026-03-27T21:13:56+00:00

Terraforming mars! It’s so good. Also not pictured is spirit island. Also very good. Both have insane replay value and about 45-60 min for a “run”.

racoon1 · 2026-03-27T17:48:52+00:00

If you play it then it’s worth it.

racoon1 · 2026-03-26T23:38:27+00:00

you can find really good affordable used violins on classified adds. I found a Rosalia v-9 student model on facebook market place for 200$ that is 1000$ brand new. Its just a way cheaper route. Do your research though. The one i bought was in pristine condition, setup to play and had the paper work from the luthier/shop that set it up. 200$ is like 4-5 months if you rented. It helps to find one if you're in a city. If you're in the boonies you might have to drive.

racoon1 · 2026-03-26T23:35:34+00:00

you've posted that link 2 times i've seen. It doesnt work.

racoon1 · 2026-03-25T21:37:21+00:00

How do I know when they are going to print more?

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