tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post4212556669006341601..comments2024-03-18T20:06:15.193-05:00Comments on TEACH SUZUKI: How to Start a Beginner, part 4: Setting Up the Left HandPaula E. Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-61740036589217984492016-03-01T02:18:38.144-06:002016-03-01T02:18:38.144-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09689904346344960814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-89725932731547228182014-01-15T14:35:55.569-06:002014-01-15T14:35:55.569-06:00That's right, Serena, many teachers use that c...That's right, Serena, many teachers use that car striping tape. I may have to start using that. I use the other because it has options for wider tape lengths, so I can use it for marking patches on the bow.Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-7562839076633400572014-01-14T21:08:59.848-06:002014-01-14T21:08:59.848-06:00You can also use car striping tape found in any ha...You can also use car striping tape found in any hardware store. It is already in a thin strip, and leaves no residue when peeled off.Serenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-2489961269707259132013-09-29T21:08:41.632-05:002013-09-29T21:08:41.632-05:00I use scissors. Maybe my scissors is sharper than ...I use scissors. Maybe my scissors is sharper than the one that you used?Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-50453359521599140882013-09-28T19:32:15.541-05:002013-09-28T19:32:15.541-05:00How do you cut the tape evenly? Scissors didn'...How do you cut the tape evenly? Scissors didn't work. I tried a "box cutter" exacto knife- so-so results. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-4024953529274086902012-07-25T12:13:51.609-05:002012-07-25T12:13:51.609-05:00I have a box full of the wedge sponges. I picked t...I have a box full of the wedge sponges. I picked them up from the local fine stringed instrument shop, although they may be discontinuing them. I also can get them from Young Musicians: http://www.young-musicians.com/search.php?mode=search&page=1. My box has sponges of all sizes, and that way I can switch them in and out with a student as the student grows. Believe it or not, sometimes a student will need a size 6 even though it's a 1/4 size violin. When students go to get the next size violin, I ask them to pick up a songe in the number that I need for my box rather than what the student might need. Then I continue recycling my sponges. Viola musicians have shown me another trick for those students with thick necks who do not need much of a sponge. Those musicians buy a red makeup sponge (they come in different thicknesses), then they put rubber cement on one side. DO NOT ATTACH THIS TO THE INSTRUMENT UNTIL THE GLUE IS COMPLETELY DRY! When it dries, it has a "tacky" feel to it, which will help to hold it to the instrument. Periodically, more rubber cement will have to be applied. Again, DO NOT GLUE<br /><br />Yes, the corn pad is basically behind the first finger tape, about halfway to the nut. Every student is different, but that's about right.Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-16247362996275886162012-07-06T00:26:03.755-05:002012-07-06T00:26:03.755-05:00Hi Paula,
What is your favourite wedge sponge? I ...Hi Paula,<br />What is your favourite wedge sponge? I tried a "mashmellow" but it is too thick for both me and my kids. Any suggestions? I have a hard time keeping a good "tilt" so that the elbow would just hang naturally. Also, does the corn pad for the thumb place just about next to the nut? Many thanks,<br />CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-8392209251789512752011-10-11T09:50:40.895-05:002011-10-11T09:50:40.895-05:00You're welcome. Is this the Camille I know and...You're welcome. Is this the Camille I know and love or a new friend?Paula E. Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03790961893704898488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6468439890002165895.post-56641972484388691322011-10-11T08:52:40.933-05:002011-10-11T08:52:40.933-05:00Paula,
Thanks so much for all the details. I just...Paula, <br />Thanks so much for all the details. I just got a 5-year old beginner and these small insights help SO much! Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!<br /><br />-camilleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com