It's been five weeks (it would have been six, but for having my wisdom teeth removed) and this is where I am so far: I am still playing in the key of D and am getting more adept at hitting the right notes more often and more accurately; I have learned to play "A" on the D string--fourth finger; and I am doing better with moving the bow from one string to the next, as well as holding it and using it.
I have officially been bowing for about 2 weeks now, and am getting a slightly less squeaky sound. Mind you, my playing still sounds like a dying cat/seagull combination, but as I hear myself playing every day, I can hear the ever-so-subtle improvements. I have to remind myself daily that this is a life-long investment I have made, and that I must relax and enjoy the process. I have a nature that wants to master and perfect everything immediately; this is simply and utterly not going to happen with the violin. However, I am learning to be patient and take it step by step, enjoying the process and trying not to get frustrated. I have learned a lot by watching tutorials and videos on the Internet about bowing, and have tried some practice techniques gleaned both from my teacher and the Internet, which I will share in another post. I suppose the point of this blog is just to say that learning the violin is a journey, and one that will only be enjoyed and achieved by taking it one small step at a time and remembering to enjoy the adventure itself.
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