Tag Archives: violin practice
Pen and Ink Series #85: Not There Yet, LA, 2025
Pen and Ink Series #84: Coming Together, LA, 2025
Pen and Ink Series #83.2: Violin Practice 2, LA, 2025
Pen and Ink Series #82: Objective – Arched Pinky, LA, 2025
I’ve always had a weak pinky finger on my note-playing hand. It sticks straight out and the last joint presses the string down. I’m getting better on the A and E string, but the D and G string gives me problems. I find that, of all things, my biceps start cramping up, as I try […]
Pen and Ink Series #81: Soundproofing Required, LA, 2025
I’m starting to practice again, like it was 1962. My bro showed me how to download the etudes that I practiced when I first started playing. With my good violin fixed, I’m committed to getting back up to speed and beyond. For now, I’ll suffer the aches and pains.
Pen and Ink Series #73: On the G String, LA, 2025
I bent the bow (unintentionally) to account for the mis-placed pinky finger. Will do better next time.
Pen and Ink Series #72: Right Hand, LA, 2025
Beginning of portraying the hand that moves the violin bow.
