Strings (Forum) http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums.php/item_id/945593-Strings Well I was just meandering around the site - wasting time really - and happened upon this group - if a group it indeed is. I have been playing the violoncello since I was ten years old, and I realize that is a bit cryptic considering I haven't shared my age, but suffice it to say it has been a couple decades or so. Or whatever. I was offered a schola...[Read Full Post] Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:09:03 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/2316166 [Link: 'http://www.musicnotes.com'] - you can purchase sheet music online and download/print on the spot. Often includes piano/chords/vocals and tab/chords/vocals versions. [Image #1508520] [Image #1326134] [Link To Item #1308374] [Imag...[Read Full Post] Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:38:57 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1879917 [Link To Item #1414987] Best regards, Coolhand [Image #4000] [Image #1471234] Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:08:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1879790 I didn't see this link in your list. It's my favorite place to find lyrics, chords, and tab: [Link: 'http://www.ultimate-guitar.com'] [Image #1508520] Sun, 25 Jan 2009 20:14:17 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1849522 I love the old traditional folk music, but I also like classic! Even jazz! I'm hooked! I love Ashoken Farewell. I started playing the guitar at 13, self-taught. I tried piano lessons, but depended on my ear too much, so didn't learn the notes well. I wish I would've. I wouldn't mind learning the mountain dulcimer, too, lol! ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:21:45 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1849331 How cool! How old is your daughter? I think my three year old granddaughter is going to be musically inclined, too. Thanks for the interesting post! I enjoyed hearing about the banjo and the old songs that were passed down by listening and doing. Stories like that tug at my heart strings! [Image #1449849] [Image #1427595] [...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:05:59 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1849325 I'm taking lessons. The violin is great. What type of music do you like to play the most? Do you play any other instruments? I also play piano and am teaching myself to play bass guitar. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:04:04 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1849324 Are you taking lessons or teaching yourself? I just love the violin/fiddle! The more you practice, the better you get, I'll vouch for that! I'm self-taught, but I used to practice between two and four hours everyday. Thanks for posting!!! [Image #1449849] [Image #1427595] [Image #1415026] [Image #1289363] [I...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:01:10 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1849320 I could never turn anyone away! Yes, you are welcome. [Image #1449849] [Image #1427595] [Image #1415026] [Image #1289363] [Image #1427543] [Image #1318411] [Image #1283156] Check out [Link To User branhr] 's portfolio! [Image #1418990] ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:58:28 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1849318 I'm so sorry it took me this long to reply!!!!!!! So... how are you doing with your violin? Let me know!!! Maybe we can share tips! [Image #1449849] [Image #1427595] [Image #1415026] [Image #1289363] [Image #1427543] [Image #1318411] [Image #1283156] Check out [Link To User branhr] 's portfolio!...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:56:35 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1849315 my daughter has shown an interest in playing the drums and guitar since she was old enough to control her hand movement. This past christmas I bought her a small pink Hurley guitar that's made smaller with smaller frets for girls hands and a full sized drum set. I put her in lessons for the guitar this month and she picked up everything she was being taught like it was just in her b...[Read Full Post] Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:52:02 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1849242 Well, I play violin and piano. I've been playing piano since I was five years old (and couldn't even reach all the keys), and I just started violin almost two years ago. I love it!!!! I also sing. Soprano I play all sorts of music, but mostly classical. However, I do like fiddle music. Mostly Irish, Welsh, and other Celtic music though. Tips...[Read Full Post] Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:10:27 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1848695 I play piano, for about 8 years now. That is either considered percussion or strings. Do I count here? With Much Love, ZandraLynn (~Rain Dancer~) "True Beauty is worth more than the sum of its parts." ~Unknown [Link To Item #1500474] [Link To Item #design_studio] ...[Read Full Post] Wed, 24 Dec 2008 09:35:23 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1832272 How is it going with your violin. I'd love to learn to play this instrument, too. I had six years of piano lessons as a youngster and I still read - sing - music, but I'd like to know how difficult of a switch it was for you... Thanks. Sláinte, Síocháin, agus Nollaig Shona! Health, Peace, and Merry Christma...[Read Full Post] Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:17:40 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1828785 I'm planning on learning how to play the violin! I ordered one and should recieve it in a week. Anyway, I was wondering if you have any beginner tips to get me started. P.S. I already play clarinet and a little piano so I CAN read music. Thanks, Gekko "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." Conf...[Read Full Post] Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:17:55 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1779338 When I'd break a string, working the street, I would recite this one. [Link To Item #1414982] Best regards, Coolhand [Image #4000] [Image #1177221] [Image #1205461] Sun, 17 Aug 2008 20:02:51 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1769880 Wow, I recently ordered the Amazing Slow Downer from: [Link: 'https://order.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi'] for $49.95 and I absolutely love it! Now I can play fast tunes like "Blueberry Blossom" at 75% of the speed and actually get through it! It is so frustrating to really like a tune but not be able to play along with a CD because...[Read Full Post] Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:27:21 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1762624 Yeah, that's me: a violinist at heart. My name is Summer's Child and I'm in middle school. I have been playing violin since third grade and continued right up to fifth--it was my first musical instrument. I intended to continue playing into middle school and maybe even high but then we moved, and my rented violin had to be given back. Another blow wa...[Read Full Post] Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:39:18 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1696063 Hi! I'm new to this forum... but I'm not new to my violin. I've been plaing for 7 years and I love it. I used to take private lessons with a woman who had a musical phd... and though I felt I've learned alot from her... I quit taking lessons beccause she took all of the fun out of my music. >:( But now I play classical ...[Read Full Post] Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:41:50 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1695042 [Link To Item #1020461] Simply Lou (Here there be God's love too) [Link To Item #1276654] Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:24:41 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1683212 [Link To Item #1261215] Simply Lou (Here there be God's love too) [Link To Item #1276654] Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:23:47 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1683210 [Link To Item #1304507] Simply Lou (Here there be God's love too) [Link To Item #1276654] Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:22:49 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1683208 I started with the flute way back in junior high and couldn't do that for anything. Regardless of how much I tried to practice, I got so dizzy it was scary, so I switched ... to drums, lol. No guitar in school band, unfortunately. I haven't touched my guitar in forever, with the move and everything else swamping me. The last couple of days, I've been...[Read Full Post] Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:30:58 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1616546 I've seen you all over the site and had no idea you were also a musician. When I'm a bestselling author I'm going to try to find a Fender Mustang. One of my main characters has one. My research tells me it's one of the smaller guitars and tends to take longer to tune than others. I'd love to know how you feel about it, other th...[Read Full Post] Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:26:14 EST http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1616542 This sounds like a really cool forum. I play guitar, mostly Celtic/Maritime folk, but I've been neglecting it lately because I've been working on a novel. Maybe this forum can get me playing again. Three sets of my lyrics are in my port. I'd love to hear what you think. I'll return the favor, of course. I'm looking forward to checkin...[Read Full Post] Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:47:00 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/forums/message_id/1605516