Deep Thoughts: Learn Notes or Learn Violin?

What type of student are you? Do you want to just learn the notes, or do you want to learn to play violin? (yes, it's a loaded question)
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[@volknerbat7049]

Absolutely! Aside from what techniques are bring used; to learn the posture, mechanism of playing, or even the wood or make of the violin & bow is much more important long term and much deeper than the notes itself!

[@DivaDeb1234]

Yes indeed It's a tremendous amount of work

[@loralynstaples5483]

Good thing the journey is enjoyable!

[@frankletain1372]

Thanks Lora. Excellent advice!

[@loralynstaples5483]

Glad you received my idea. Thanks!

[@JSWilliamssr]

I would like to hear more from you on this topic. Perhaps playing some examples would be helpful.

[@loralynstaples5483]

Ok. Good idea JSWilliams. I will try to put out a video showing he differences. I'm actually working on a whole CLASS on this topic! It's a rich topic.

[@4570george]

I can relate very much to your sage advice. I'm an adult beginner, 18 months, I've inadvertently been doing as you suggest, it's paid off enormously. Thanks for the hot tip, I'll continue as you advise.

[@loralynstaples5483]

Glad to hear, 4570george. There is NOTHING wrong with learning notes and rhythms! But just recognize that after that's done.....there is a gold mine in front of you!

[@krishradio1]

What a beautiful and profound thought on violin playing and musicality. Thank you ❤Inspiring me to get back to playing the Violin.

[@loralynstaples5483]

Thank you for your input, krisjradio1. The new year is a great time to get inspired!

[@AVToth]

I think I understand what you mean. I can't play much yet but in learning to play I've started learning how to listen. I love that I can hear different styles and techniques now. In listening to several different people play the same piece there are those that are technically proficient, I guess you'd call it, but the ones that I will listen to again and again aren't just expert at the violin/fiddle as a tool but the ones who have learned how to almost pull the music out by magic. The one who is willing to devote themselves to the magical not just the technical is the difference between artisan and artist.

[@loralynstaples5483]

Well said, Amy!