RE: Violin practice....uuuuugggghhhh!
Otherwise, it can turn into a death by committee, as various ideas are discussed at length using the inadequacy of words, often resulting in a mind boggling blandness of interpretation.
This ^^ and this:
Other times, the composer is just a bastard, and you need a combination of brute force, skill and pure bravado to smash through!
and this:
the concerto is one that makes you want to build a time machine and travel back and smack the composer in the head.
OMG you've got me rolling. lol!
You write so well. Good luck with the playing! Those are A LOT of notes. I used to play cello, but don't remember how to read music anymore. One day I'll learn to play piano. One day.
I really enjoy your posts, and the glimpses into the life of a classical musician that you give. And your humour, of course. ;) Resteemed.
Thanks for the kind comments! Glad you enjoy reading.
I would have thought that reading music would be like riding a bike, something that you don't forget! At least, it is lurking around in your head, ready to be relearnt.
Piano is much easier than guitar, you just press the buttons!