The key was the mirror. I could then better see what was going on with my attempts, and begin to improve them. Then I found myself making mistakes in my practice tune, and need to work on getting two or three slow songs in better shape, so I can stand in front of the mirror without the sheet music, and focus better on the wrist and bow hold.
I have picked Danny Boy, which I previously played with my instructor from Craig Duncan’s Celtic Duets, and then Westphalia Waltz and Ashoken Farewell from your site. I was working on Westphalia before, but was trying to play an arrangement that was too difficult for me. I really like your simplified versions because they are still satisfyng to play, and help me to avoid playng complicated arrangements badly, playing them over and over so I “learn” the mistakes.
Thanks again,
Larry
