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From: alex@aecom.UUCP (Alex S. Fuss)
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Subject: take up violin at 28 ?
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Date: Tue, 5-Mar-85 13:44:18 EST
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Posted: Tue Mar  5 13:44:18 1985
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	I play guitar, and have tried piano and flute, and decided
I like stringed instruments best. I would like to learn to play classical
music (eventually with other players) which means learning to sight read
real well. 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 ?
I have a good ear, and when I'm in practice, my fingers are nimble ?
Would a viola, cello or other instrument be easier ? Maybe I should switch
to classical guitar, which at least has frets, but its music looks difficult
to read ?

	I would appreciate some informed advice.
-- 

from the philosophical outlook of:

				       Alex S. Fuss
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