July 2012
34 posts
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steggerts asked: For person interested in fiddle: to be honest, most fiddle music is upbeat anyway. But you can start with things like Swallowtail Jig, Drowsy Maggie, or Calliope House. For more information, if your town has a regular contradance, go! The musicians have lots of great dance tunes and are generally really excited when other musicians express interest in playing. A lot of the time they'll let...
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nowpanicandcarryon asked: Fiddle music: Blue Fire Fiddler and Orange Blossom Special :3
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hellothisiswhoiam asked: What would be some good fiddle music to learn on the violin? I want something fun and up beat :D any ideas????
June 2012
114 posts
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WHEN YOUR QUARTET MESHES PERFECTLY
(by secretlymiyoko)
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PLAYING THE BRAHMS DOUBLE CONCERTO
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LISTENING TO SOMEONE PLAY MOZART ON AN ELECTRIC...
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WHEN YOU NAIL THE TOUGHEST PASSAGE
(by secretlymiyoko)
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rachaelridenour asked: To silverfishes28: I took an improv class a couple of semesters back, and the best way I found to stop you from sounding like you're playing Bach is to really play with rhythm. It's tough playing jazz on the cello, but you'll get the hang of it! :)
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WHEN I LOSE MY PLACE IN JESU JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING...
(by shelliebee)
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WHEN YOU SEE SOMEONE SHOWING OFF
NO PLEASE CONTINUE I’M SIMPLY CAPTIVATED
(by sjkviolin)
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gazerockahoifest asked: For the person asking about cellos and jazz, My old cello teacher would have us play jazz versions of songs. And its pretty normal I'd say. My favorite was Fly me to the moon. We played different jazz versions of that song :)
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artemishunts asked: There are many jazz cello players out there! It's a wonderful sound. I've heard some play by plucking but most of them improv with their bow. They don't have the same role as a bass player, they play the melody or improvise over chord changes. It's not awkward, it's AWESOME!
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silverfishes28 asked: This blog has brought me so much joy :) but I was wondering if anyone knows anything about cellos doing jazz? To me the idea sounds obscure but I could potentially be doing a weeklong jazz workshop this summer and wanted to know if there is some way I could make it less awkward seeing as I play a very non-jazz instro...
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WHEN THEY HIRE EXTRAS FOR MOVIES/TV WHOSE SOLE...
HIRE ME INSTEAD.
( this-labyrinth-is-endless )
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synesymposium asked: Hello! I run a blog called AMozartADay. I post one piece by Mozart per day, in order of Köchel listing. We're on day 6, now! In just under two years' time, we'll make it to K.626! If any of your followers might be interested, would you mind throwing us up on your blog? :) Much appreciated! blog name: amozartaday
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hashtagbachswag asked: @contrabassic: That depends what kind of fiction you enjoy. (: If you like music ones and if you haven't already read, Mozart's Sister by Rita Charbonnier was really good. My tastes in books mainly revolve around classics so... And Mitch Albom's works are really good too. Also Hunger Games if you haven't read already! xD Re-reading past books isn't bad too
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Gifs from the back row
http://hornstar32.tumblr.com/
Horn player inspired antics
Check them out, kids!
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contrabassic asked: I'm going to music camp for six weeks. Does anybody have any recommendations for good fiction to take along?
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infiniteharreh-deactivated20121 asked: Bass tip: find an excellent teacher that will tell you the truth about things and push you to do your best.
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musicandloveandlife asked: Bass tip: learn to play classical AND jazz! That way you can do both orchestra music and jazz band :)
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cupofteaandspirit asked: Well to our newbie bass player. I don't know how much help this will be since I play electric bass, but my advice would be: feel the melody and the soul, blend in and support everything nicely. And most of all practise and learn the songs you love in your spare time~ Youll get good in no time. Just feel the music
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xturnoffyourmindx-deactivated20 asked: Ahh i love your blog lolol xD btw, i'm a bassist willing to answer questions or give advice if people need any :3
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mixadelica-deactivated20130308 asked: re: bass player. i play electric bass, but the notes and fingerings are the same as an upright. it's hard to give advice for bassists because the instrument is so versatile - depending on the style (jazz, bluegrass, classical, whatever, etc.) the approach varies. but in all cases, make SUPER SURE you have a solid foundation in half and first positions and learn to read notes - those two...
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contrabassic asked: Best advice for the bass player: Practice more than the violinists.
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my-eclectic-mind asked: yeyy you posted my submission :D i love this blog by the way. super relatable! :)<3
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musclechick asked: I'm just learning to play the bass (yeah bass!) and I was wondering if there was any advice to be had from you guys? Also, I love this blog even though I'm mainly a woodwind player. Priceless!
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samuelchan525 asked: hey i love your tumblr! :D it inspired me to make one about handbells too. i wonder if there are any bell ringers here? it's at "lifeasahandbellringer", i would be grateful if you could do a shoutout! :)
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laahli-kideon-deactivated201305 asked: I just want to say thank you to those that added on to my question! :D
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WHEN YOU HAVE TO PLAY AT GRADUATION
(by fallenmetalbender)
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PRACTICING TCHAIK
AND IT IS SO HARD FOR ONLY LIKE TWO SECONDS BUT IT REQUIRES SO MUCH PRACTICE
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hanapse asked: I know this is an exclusively strings-related blog, so would it concern you if there were people such as myself that played a string instrument but also sang? I'm an alto so not that shallow and hopefully not that annoying :)
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thatsmybagginses asked: Another add-on to anima-perdita's question: Once you get the hang of 2nd position, it's one of the best things ever! 2nd and 4th position have gotten me out of a tight spot fingering-wise more than a few times. They're really handy skills to have in your arsenal >:) So it'd be a great idea to be really comfortable in these weird positions. My teacher once had me do an etude...
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WHEN YOUR NAILS GROW AT THE SPEED OF LIGHT
SO YOU HAVE TO TRIM THEM ABOUT EVERY TWO HOURS
(by my-eclectic-mind)
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tohosoul asked: Hey! :) Just wanted to add on to your response to anima-perdita's question, since I play the violin and 2nd position was and still is a pain. xD Scales really help and you could also try starting in first position and then shifting to second, and vice versa to get the hang of shifting.
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laahli-kideon-deactivated201305 asked: Hello there. I really love this blog! I'm a newbie violinist and would like some advice. In my next lesson I will be learning 2nd position on the violin. I was wondering if there is a way to make it easier on me. I have a really bad habit of misplacing my 2nd and 3rd fingers when I take my eyes off the neck. (I'll be working specifically on that all this week). So is there anything I...
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cupofteaandspirit asked: I know maybe Im compaining here, but about that post that "guitarists are not string players". I unerstand that obviously it's a different type of string but Still a string and Im sure they can still relate to some of the posts.
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WHEN PEOPLE THINK IT'S EASY TO TRANSITION BETWEEN...
“I MEAN, THEY’RE THE SAME BUT DIFFERENT SIZES, RIGHT?”
(by thischangeofpace)
Week ending 6/16/2012
Top posts:
Pegs: the slipperiest of the bastards
Because if you don’t respect classical music I will end you
And if you say it all sounds the same I will still end you
Also, playing stringed instruments is HARD OKAY
Silence is golden, strings are sometimes silver, but the person who keeps playing/pizzing after everyone stops is always dead
Submitters:
lamminghong
bakahiime
wilnotco
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SEEING OTHER PEOPLE WITH LONG NAILS
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FORGETTING TO CLIP YOUR NAILS
(suggested by confusingsimplicity)
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A VIOLIST WHO WRITES SOLOS FOR VIOLISTS
(by Shia)
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WHENEVER YOU TAKE YOUR STAND PARTNERS BOW INSTEAD...
(by hunterbeifong)
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thesleepingviolist asked: My violinist friends never listen to me when I try to convince them that my viola music can SOMETIMES be just as difficult as theirs. How can I convince them otherwise?
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WHEN THE CELLOS PLAY TOO LOUD IN THE BEGINNING OF...
(by selma-vlog)
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THE BASS SECTION, WHEN THE CONDUCTOR TELLS THEM...
(by Prince Edward)
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yyinyangg-deactivated20121009 asked: I AM A CELLIST THOUGH
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pronetodisaster asked: Violas ftw.
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yyinyangg-deactivated20121009 asked: shout out to the violas for putting up with cellos
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WHEN NON STRING PLAYERS SAY STRING INSTRUMENTS ARE...
(by pockles)
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copasdevino asked: dear fellow stringer, oh GOD jajajajajaja this is one of the est blogs i hace EVER seen! you made my day, especially with the toodaloo motuerfuckas since im off to camp tomorrow jajajaja!! you just earned a new follower :3 i just hope you're not a viola ;) lots of love for fellow stringers
