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I can answer some questions concerning violin playing and violin compositions, but I can't give info about technical problems, bows, violin making etc.

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Advanced Degree in Violin, self progression

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2009-11-02 Position:

Hello Larry, The answer to the first question is "yes". If you play the B note with the first finger, then you have moved to the 2nd position. Otherwise, if you play it with the second finger, then

2009-09-29 Finger positions:

Good day to you, I am sorry to disappoint but you have made a bad start, very bad actually. You gave your mind the pleasure to play with relaxed fingers because your eyes could always be able to check

2009-09-20 Making Sound:

Hello! The hairs of the bow shouldn't be too much tightened. Probably it's stuck from the talon, the lower part of the bow. I am not sure if you can handle that but if you'd like to check it, you need

2009-09-18 Stretch the 4th finger.:

Good day to you, You have to practise firstly with just the 4th finger. The combinations with other fingers or stretching are for later. It is sth that needs time to achieve. Just make sure your wrist

2009-09-13 Playing in Positions:

If the quality of sound and general outcome of your performance is good I don't think you'll be penalised. I just can't guess how much strict rules are followed by your examiners. Performing a composition

 

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