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Old 11-24-2013, 09:25 PM   #380 (permalink)
LoathsomePete
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Originally Posted by Burning Down View Post
I've seen those stickers! I never had to use them as I used my boyfriend's violin which has a well-worn fingerboard. So I would place my fingers where his fingers had been before, haha. Getting used to the bow will take a couple of weeks with regular practice, especially learning to hold it properly at the frog. Also make sure you use the rosin so you'll be able to make a sound!
I was a little overzealous with the rosin and now my strings are caked with the stuff.
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