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
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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
