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FNG
Hi everyone,
any books to recommend?
Thanks in advance.
FNG
devoured_elysium said:ah, but you have 10 yeras of music training. i don't think he has..does he?
FNG, I (and/or once could:rofl:) play trumpet, baritone, French horn, flute, etc, and do a hell of a job at it. I taught myself to play guitar and I can play a hell of a lot better (blues, rock, freestyle) than most people that I know, although as you learn these crafts, you find a whole lot of people better than yourself. I once tried to learn to play fiddle on my own, having bought a very nice one from a friend who was an antiques dealer. It was rewarding, in that the entire pitch palette was available (freedom from frets), but I had so much fretted-instrument stuff ingrained me from decades of guitar that I passed it on to a nice young lady who wanted a fine European-made violin (and two bows that were probably worth more than that violin!) Anyway, good luck to you. Nothing is cast in stone, and your talents may guide you to places you do not anticipate. As a child, I had a near neighbor (about 3/4 mile) named T-Joe who was close to my parents' ages, though he acted child-like. He could play fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and rip it up, especially on traditional maritimes tunes. If it had strings, he could play it, though you could barely get a word out of him in a jam. A smile was about the best you could hope for, but it was a BIG smile.FNG said:Hi, I am so glad to see replies here.
Thanks all.
Hm, I don't know whether I have a good ear...but i do play the flute, piccolo, clarinet and guitar...if anyone of these helps in learning violin, that would be great.
I have heard someone mentioning that it's not easy to learn violin without prpoer instruction. But I would like to give it a try, provided i can find ANY book that teaches it.
So far I have yet to come across one...
So if anyone has an answer...please do share.
Greatly appreciate it
FNG
turbo-1 said:FNG, I (and/or once could:rofl:) play trumpet, baritone, French horn, flute, etc, and do a hell of a job at it. I taught myself to play guitar and I can play a hell of a lot better (blues, rock, freestyle) than most people that I know, although as you learn these crafts, you find a whole lot of people better than yourself. I once tried to learn to play fiddle on my own, having bought a very nice one from a friend who was an antiques dealer. It was rewarding, in that the entire pitch palette was available (freedom from frets), but I had so much fretted-instrument stuff ingrained me from decades of guitar that I passed it on to a nice young lady who wanted a fine European-made violin (and two bows that were probably worth more than that violin!) Anyway, good luck to you. Nothing is cast in stone, and your talents may guide you to places you do not anticipate. As a child, I had a near neighbor (about 3/4 mile) named T-Joe who was close to my parents' ages, though he acted child-like. He could play fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and rip it up, especially on traditional maritimes tunes. If it had strings, he could play it, though you could barely get a word out of him in a jam. A smile was about the best you could hope for, but it was a BIG smile.
DaveC426913 said:At moment I'm broke so I've got to beg borrow or steal one.
If you can get a good deal on a used acoustic guitar that is set up well (relatively low string height, but the strings don't buzz when you strike them), get it. It's really easy to find people to play with, the instrument is portable, you can play multiple notes at one time, and best of all, once you learn how to play barre chords, you can transpose up and down the neck with no thought at all. That way if you learned a song in G and your buddy learned it in A, you can just play the same progression two frets further up and be in the same key he is in. I used to host open-mike blues jams in a local tavern, and I can't tell you how handy this instant transpostion is. You don't get this ease of transposition with a piano, unless you buy an electronic keyboard with built-in transposition (and then you're lugging an amplifier, etc so you can be heard). If you don't mind practicing and working on building calluses on the tips of your fretting fingers, you can progress faster on guitar than about any other instrument.Blahness said:Hey, music interests me as well!
I'm looking more towards Keyboard or Piano, myself. Hmm...
Yes, it is possible to learn violin on your own without a teacher. However, having a teacher can greatly accelerate your learning and improve your technique and musicality.
Learning violin on your own allows you to set your own pace and schedule for practice. It also gives you the freedom to explore and experiment with different techniques and styles without external guidance.
One of the main challenges of learning violin on your own is not having a teacher to correct your mistakes and provide feedback. It can also be difficult to stay motivated and disciplined without the structure and accountability of regular lessons.
It is important to use reliable instructional materials, such as books, online tutorials, and videos, to guide your learning. It is also helpful to record and listen to your playing to identify areas for improvement.
While it is possible to become a proficient violinist without a teacher, it is highly recommended to have a teacher to guide and support your learning. A teacher can also help you reach your full potential and avoid developing bad habits that can be difficult to correct later on.