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From: gadfly@ihu1m.UUCP (Gadfly)
Newsgroups: net.music.classical
Subject: Re: take up violin at 28 ?
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Date: Thu, 14-Mar-85 09:44:32 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 14 09:44:32 1985
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> ... I am thinking of taking up the violin, since it should be
> relatively easy to read (only one line -- like the flute).
> 
> 	I know it is really difficult to play, but if I am not in a
> rush, can it be done at my age (28) with some degree of satisfaction ?
> 
> 				       Alex S. Fuss

After 12 years of playing the oboe, and as many at pre-classical
winds and reeds, I picked up the viola-da-gamba (well into my 30's).
The VdG is easier to start up on than modern strings because (1)
it is fretted, and (2) the guitar-like tuning makes much of the
literature playable without a lot of shifting.  But like all strings,
the fingering comes pretty quickly.  It's the bowing that takes a
long time.  So, if you can bear playing a bit scratchily for a while
(it should be easier to take than playing out-of-tune, which will
not be a problem if you have a good ear), go for it!  Good luck.
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