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    11 things violinists never say

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    These are the things that violinists will never, ever say. If you play violin, you'll know.

    1. things violinists never say

      1. things violinists never say

      "I love my desk partner. No rivalry at all." - No violinist ever

    2. things violinists never say

      2. Seconds

      "Second violins get some really challenging parts too." - No violinist ever

    3. things violinists never say

      3. Beethoven

      "The Beethoven violin concerto sounds much better transcribed for piano." - No violinist ever

    4. things violinists never say

      4. Con sordino

      "This section would definitely benefit from being played con sordino." - No violinist ever

    5. things violinists never say

      5. Fingertips

      "Feel my fingertips, they are as smooth as silk." - No violinist ever

    6. things violinists never say

      6. Stradivarius

      "Oh, you have a Stradivarius? Well, I don’t think the manufacturer is important and I’m certainly not jealous." - No violinist ever

    7. things violinists never say

      7. Bowing

      "Your bowing is definitely easier than mine. I take it on board without question." - No violinist ever

    8. things violinists never say

      8. Fingerings

      "I’ll happily learn those new fingerings you’ve suggested at the last minute." - No violinist ever

    9. things violinists never say

      9. Rosin

      "Mmm, shattered rosin all over my violin case." - No violinist ever

    10. things violinists never say

      10. Machine gun

      "Yes. It’s a machine gun." - No violinist ever

    11. things violinists never say

      11. Folk

      "As a classically trained violinist, I look and sound effortlessly cool when attempting folk music." - No violinist ever

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