I am disabled, I suffered a brain haemorrhage in 1994 and survived it thanks to my dear wife. I also suffered 16 mini strokes, asthma, bronchitis,diabetes, ostio athritis, depression, kidney failure etc etc etc. Throughout my life I wanted to learn how to play the violin, I cannot read music as my stroke upsets my concentration but I am good at learning as I self taught myself to play the accordian, which I had to sell as I have nerve damage to my hands and fingers I kept on missing the buttons etc.
I have been loaned a violin and a starter book but I cannot make head nor tail out of it as it is not for the actual real beginner.
I am looking for someone who could give me the basics on how to tune it and yhe bow, and where the notes are, once someone tells me a few things I usually pick it up.
Please would someone help me, prefferably by sending me info via the net so I can print it off on my printer.
I live in Essex Uk
2006-09-17 10:44:58 · 11 answers · asked by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
First of all- I am very sorry that you have disabilites. But don't give up!
An idea could be to hire a violin instructor and have him/her teach you the different keys. Then mabye she could read the music enough for you to memorize it. Anyways, GOOD LUCK!
2006-09-17 10:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by *Angela* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although Im no violin expert I can at least tell you that the violin is tuned
g d a e in 5ths starting with the fattest string. Now just imagine this if you will. Im in u.s. california and you in the UK Just imagine that i have one end of a piece of string and you have the other. Since the violin has no frets it can slide up and down our tensed up string. Actually it would be better for you just to play with it a little bit, you'll figure it out.
2006-09-17 11:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by Brettski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are a miracle! and have survived against all odds. Amazing.
Yes, you can learn to play the violin. The Suzuki method is one which teaches technique, and reading music is taught later. So you might consider that.
I am a self-taught violinist. I listened to the (early) Beatles songs, and figured out how to play them. These songs use very few notes and the melodies are beautiful.
Also, you will need someone to help you tune your violin, until you learn how to do this yourself. So, if you can afford private lessons, you can go that route.
Practicing scales is also important as it helps you "know" where the notes are on the fingerboard. This also helps you develop your intonation.
Best wishes to you. Congratulations on choosing this amazing instrument, and on your overcoming life's difficulties.
2006-09-17 11:02:23 · answer #3 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it dude! It's a hard instrument to play, but give it a shot! Sorry about the bad luck.
2006-09-17 10:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to Yellowcard, they are a unique rock band, they will inspire you, because they use violins in their songs.
2006-09-18 00:09:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i could send u a tuning guide if you want to leave me your email address (its an audio track)
2006-09-17 11:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pray for your health
2006-09-17 10:48:27 · answer #7 · answered by MelBelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i cant help you but i hope you becaome famous one day!! follow your dreams!!
2006-09-19 22:42:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.wikihow.com/Play-the-Violin
Here's a website that will tell you how to play the violin.
Good Luck =)
2006-09-17 10:48:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
good on you,aw the best.
2006-09-17 10:52:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋