Rowie's Scribbles

Now that I've settled in my new routine, I'm outlining some music goals I want to achieve: 1. Improve my violin skills I've resumed my violin classes & now I'm trying to master the 3rd position, my bowing is still problematic (I hate hearing notes that aren't supposed to be there) but at least the notes sound more solid & clearer. I've a copy of the Eta Cohen Violin Method book 3, it's a really good book with drills to strengthen the fingerwork & has a nice compilation of songs for practice. The current song I want to master on the violin is Bach's Violin Concerto in D minor, I'm learning different fingering combinations & trying to get the bowing right. 2. Expand my piano repertoire I want to play these songs by the end of 2011: Claire de Lune - I can't get past the 2nd page! Flight of the Bumblebee - I'm still unable to play the piece smoothly Fantasie Impromptu - suggested by a senior, I've trouble synch...