Search results

Hi, Thanks Raymond; I do need correct glasses for reading music scores; I have friends who also prefer Specsavers so I've been web searching for the easiest branch where I can park the car without ending up in prison; Huddersfield Town has a Specsavers but I couldn't be forced into Huddersfield...

Hi, I've been doing two violin practices each day; morning and afternoon and yesterday tea time suffered for it. In the kitchen at tea time I was really frightened; half of my left eye appeared to be looking through water; it felt weird and I also felt a bit giddy; after tea time my left eye...

Hi, Thanks @TalismanRich. I wish I could simply pick up my violin easily and play whenever I want to. My lovely wife is unwell so I ensure she's comfortable in our front room with good old black and white movie on TV via YouTube then I can get into the studio but the problem is the studio takes...

Hi, I've said many times the problems I encounter each time I want to play my violins; this morning as I entered Morrison's supermarket at 7:30 the security guard had a quiet word with me; he asked politely if I was banned from the store; when I visited last Friday and was leaving Morrison's a...

Hi, Thanks rob for your clear information; I've so much to learn but each day learn a bit more. By not knowing though I've had some practice now of F natural and F# so no harm done; I learn from my mistakes. I've already done the three supermarket shopping and will shortly wander into the...

Hi, Many thanks rob; yes they not only show how to play the D string they also get me noticing and using my head; under "Jumping Beans" are there three "F's" that are not sharp? Am I getting too ahead of myself; I'm just taking this page by page as I proceed through the book; going over and...

Hi, At last I can get into the studio in peace; I'm now trying for two one hour violin practice sessions each day just having enjoyed a practice. I'm progressing onto reading music as a start the D string. How to read violin music has been a big help. I'm finding it easier and this...

Hi, Thanks for your reply and excellent information @keith.rogers; there's a humidity clock in one of my violin cases but I never bother with it; it's difficult living here on the steep exposed valley side subjected to extremes of weather; in winter its usually wet and perishing as it is today...

Hi, A quick update because things have changed at last in my favour; it could take two or three hours for the studio to nicely warm up with the single C/H radiator making it difficult to get into the studio during this cold weather; I've just turned the radiator on and by the time I've typed...

Hi, Many thanks Raymond; I bought a cheap mic stand through eBay and it proved too weak to hold the heavy Rode mic even with the adjusters tightened with pliers. Here's the one I bought which was kindly recommended by a forum member; postage bumped up the price but even so it's still good...

Hi, Now Christmas is finally over I'm back to practicing. I'm now on page 100 Violin For Dummies and so far it's been basics which I'm familiar with but as I get more into the book I'm sure it's going to get a lot more difficult. I've just been into the studio to collect Lara's Theme score...

Hi, Thanks rob; I've seen lots of YouTube videos where sticking tapes on the violin fingerboard is recommended for novices but this is just another aid when I can place my fingers without tape using the tuner in fact I'm getting pretty near because I do play without the tuner switched on; I've...

Hi, rob you are a gem but asking me questions at the moment I simply cannot answer; I've only just got into the studio where at last I'm not under any pressure and already I'm feeling rather overwhelmed with so much information in front of me. Today is very cold again so I've not heated the...

Hi, Thanks rob for your continuing patience and generous help. I'm a mechanical engineer never having come into contact with musical instruments and I admit I'm struggling; 5th's aren't in my head because as I've explained many times I've only enjoyed very limited violin playing time whilst...

Hi, Thanks rob, I'd like the music teacher to visit for two hours to our bungalow; this hopefully makes economical sense and will encourage him also of course I'm happy to pay all expenses; I don't just want a violin instruction I also want to fully set up my studio if he has the experience of...

Hi, Thanks rob; once I'm pointed in the right direction I quickly learn but unfortunately I don't know anyone who plays a violin otherwise I'd be bending an ear. I phoned Gavin our local violin teacher straight after posting this morning but no reply just a message saying contact him by other...

Hi, Yesterday evening feeling tired and weary I could have piled all my gear and set fire to it; I'd tried and tried to get into the studio but each time was prevented; just absolutely frustrated. What a difference though this morning I got out of bed once again full of hope and put the studio...

Hi,. Thanks rob & Raymond. I'd like to get my hands on a violin; I headed into the studio as stated and got as far as the front room; stuff violins I'm sick of trying at the moment; my enthusiasm is shot for today but tomorrow I can dream again; stuff my bad luck too. Oh for an isolated...

Hi, 2" thick walls even for internal is very thin Raymond but as you say they are pretty rigid due to them being a torsion box construction just like this door I've just sorted out. Thanks rob, I'd love to pop into the studio for a bit of practice each day but unless I put the heating on in...

Hi, Yesterday was a sweltering 14C but unfortunately not a violin day for me; I'd visited three supermarkets and back home by 8:30am; after a mug of tea I spent quite a while washing and drying the car the first time in ages due to the recent freezing weather; next I tackled the studio sticking...