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When I began my musical journey in 2013, one of the musical instruments I had interest to learn is the Violin. I love the beautiful sound of the violin and the calm or serene atmosphere it creates.
"A beautifully played violin can make you fall in love instantly." - Ksam 2022
Oh well, you can still remain single like me, don't be misled π
Well, I remember going to one of my family friend's house to learn the violin.
He taught me how to place the violin on my shoulders and how to use my chin to make it firm. He also taught me the correct way to hold and use the bow, and how to play the open strings correctly.
I had about 3 classes with him before I went back to school, since it was during my holiday.
However, when I got back to school, it became really difficult to practice all that I've learnt since I didn't have any violin close-by.
I was all alone in the wilderness!
So, I lost touch of it. π₯²π₯²
I focused more on learning the Piano, Bass Guitar and Lead Guitar. Learning those instruments took me longer time since my learning method was "self-taught" (that will be a story for another day).
But, I still had the zeal and urge to learn the Violin. Day by day, week by week, month by month the zeal kept increasing.
I was lucky to have @onos-f as my classmate during my 1st degree days. He is someone who is willing to share even the little that he knows.
He has a group of children that he teaches for $0 π you got that right! For free! And they are improving so well! They are also doing great at sight reading.
In one of our discussions, I told him about my desire to learn the Violin and side flute. But, I decided to focus on one instrument first, so that I will do well and grow on it.
He asked me to come to his Parish, that they have the complete set of Orchestra instruments. So, it will be the best place to learn it.
Wow!
I was so happy.
Little did I know that I was about to take one of the pictures that @onos-f will continue using to haunt me for life. π₯²
Alright let's continue with our story!
When I got to the venue, I wasn't happy to see him. Why should I be? π€·ββοΈ
We didn't discuss much, we just went straight to the main reason. This is because the distance was quite far for me and I wanted to go somewhere in the evening as well.
With the help of one of his brothers/friends, he brought out 2 violins, 1 Cello and 1 Double Bass.
The fact remains that he just brought out the Double Bass to intimidate me π₯²
He began by brushing me up: we practiced the major scale of key G (major), we practiced playing patterns with the scale. Finally, we played a song reading the Staff.
Yes, I can Sight read π
I canalso compose a song on sheet music, IF inspiration comes.
Oh, before I forget π
I began by learning to Play the Double Bass, before going to the small violin.
A motivational speaker told me to
"DREAM BIG AND ACT BIG"....
yea, I am acting big you know! π
You are free to doubt it, but truth is an objectively objective factor of knowledge: It is true whether you believe it or not. π
That reminds me, my title isn't misleading.
Look at the picture above, you'll agree with me that all of us are sitting down right?
Including the Double Bass as well...
am I right or right?
Exactly, I am right!
From the picture it is clear that I am taller than the Double Bass, at least while sitting π. It is something!
In all, it was fun playing the violin once more, playing with the Double Bass and Cello, making music with my good friend and brother @onos-f and taking an ever-green picture that will always bring smile on people's face π₯°.
Thank you for reading up to this point π₯° I'd love to read your comment π₯°
