logic I'm trying out Henry Schradieck's School of Violin Technics Book 1 for the week, to review fundamentals in left hand fingering and right hand coordination. Schradieck has taken on a mythical reputation in the violin world as exercises that will transform violin playing if taken slowly enough (repeated and…
In 2019 I want to learn this tune Shetland Night from Blazin' Fiddles to a level where I can play along to the recording. This is what we're up to: It's a wonderful tune that I haven't found any tutorials or sheets to, so it'll be learn by ear. The…
Practiced Westphalia Waltz until it feels like a waltz. I need to learn how to waltz if I'm going to play one! Art Battle at The Opera House with SoundCrowd was so exciting and fun last night. I sang until my voice gave out - which isn't very good I…
45 min It's been a while since I practiced. I'm home sick today and skipped work and choir. Took my fiddle out to CSI and played for about 45 min. I haven't had time to practice and it showed. Fingers are a bit stiff and intonation is not as good.…
Around 1 hour, ending just after midnight. Started the evening full of energy, but only when I got to the doorsteps of my coworking space did I realise that I left my access badge hanging on the chalkboard in my room. I drove back to get it, and returned to…
1 hr. Finished just as midnight rolled around. It's been a while since a practice log. G, C, D majors 2 octave scales, with shifting on the 3rd position e string on C and D scales. Went over Sleepin Soond - the bow needs a few more turns and after…
1 hour and change. Arrived at CSI and got straight onto scales. G major, G major broken chords, C and D major 2 octave scales. Went through Sleeping Soond and got that tuned a bit. I feel like there's a practical limit to practicing, where I can overthink and overplay…
Began with a discussion of music books! Learned about The Fiddler's Fakebook, which has many tunes in our Red Book, but plenty of different arrangements. The book is really big though and has some weird page turns. Went over C and D major 2 octave scales, followed by a pretty…