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Same as with Circle be Unbroken - let's give YT a bit longer LOL
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Fixed it..
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Cool ! I like the "Tick-tock, Tick-tock"
Yayyy !
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Im not familiar with that tune, but i like the tick tock bow crossing
Bach : As the greatest expert and judge of harmony, he liked best to play the viola, with appropriate loudness and softness
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Really nice. I like that tune.
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Thanks. I forgot all about this fun little ditty.. Got to work in it again..
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Glad you resurrected this thread! I wasn't around here when it came out and didn't know what I was missing. Good tune and well done.
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Ripton said
Thanks. I forgot all about this fun little ditty.. Got to work in it again..
And maybe even share it here. ?
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Please do share it.
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Ok, here is a re-do. Not my best but pretty close. I don't understand why it still sounds nasal. Like I'm playing in a barrel and not butter smooth. Is it bow pressure, rosin choice or amount?
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Much better than the previous version 
I hear what you're talking about, but sound quality is always sooo tricky 
You can experiment with bow 'pressure', or tilting the bow a bit more (having less hair in contact with the strings), especially near the frog.
Your strings are still in good shape too?
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Your strings are still in good shape too?
thanks. No changes to speak of but the strings could have some influence. I haven't changed them in years although I must admit they have very few play hours on them in that time. I can change them out and make a few recordings before and after of the same song and test that idea. Thanks.
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@Ripton I have that problem, too. You sound much better than I do. Your viola sounds nice.
When I just do open strings, I can get a fairly nice sound. I know my viola has it in her. The minute I finger the fingerboard, my issues try.
I do think part of both of our problems is bow pressure, and possibly speed of the bow (at least for me). I think one of my issues is my fingering pressure, I am always unsure of where to place them and I think it shows.
But, I think the main issue is bow pressure. I know that I have no bow control. Your intonation is great, so I don't think it has to do with my other issue, fingering and finger placement.
I do think that your playing is great and I can't wait until I can reach your point of progress.
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@Ripton - Nice, I am hoping to get to your level of intonation (someday). As far as sound, does it sound that way to your ear, or only on recording. If only on recording try moving around in the room, possibly elevating the phone (or other recording device) as acoustics can do wonders to help or hinder recording quality.
If it sounds that way to your ear as you play, I'm of no help whatsoever!
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@JohnG @Mouse @wtw I'm wondering if it could be my strings. I tend to only change them when one breaks. I am going to start a new thread with some open strings. It actually sounds OK. When I play I hear Mozart in my ears. When I listen to my recording I hear dying cats. hmmm.
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You did say they were years old, correct? Maybe they tend to degrade when not played much just by the fact they are stretched out on the instrument. If so, that is a long time, right?
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If it sounds good while playing, the problem may simply be with your recording device, what are you using?
Sounding good to your ears is the important thing. Recording can help, but much less if it distorts the sound (that's not good for morale either…).
Of course, it can be both : recorder and strings. I do think they must deteriorate even when not used…
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@wtw just using a cheap plug-in camera with mic on the PC. That could be a bit but many of my recordings on cheap devices always sound hollow.
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I would try recording at least once in a different room. Preferably one with carpeting, soft furniture, and drapes. The acoustics of the room you are in may be atrocious. Just from what I can see, there are a lot of hard surfaces and pockets behind them. I really would try doing that!
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