11 things violinists never say

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

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   1. things violinists never say

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

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   2. Seconds

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

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   3. Beethoven

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

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   4. Con sordino

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

5. 

   5. Fingertips

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

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   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

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   7. Bowing

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

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   8. Fingerings

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

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    9. Rosin

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

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    10. Machine gun

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

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    11. Folk

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

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