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Originally Posted by Brambledog
Initially the exercises will probably seem a little repetitive if you haven't played before, but try to see them as a kind of physio for your pain - I still do scales and arpeggios as finger/hand exercises, and that repetition allows you to lose yourself in them. I find that brilliant pain relief.
Let me know how you get on with your first lesson - it'll be great to hear your reaction to it! I hope you fall in love and lose your heart a little to it...
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Bram,
Thank you!! I took a few lessons when I was around 8 yo. I loved it back then and since have always been drawn to them. So when I was trying to find things I could do to keep my sanity during the winter months and my mind occupied.. I thought of how wonderful it would be to learn to play. My only worry is how long I could tolerate sitting to actually play. My hope is that I will lose myself enough in it that I won't think about the pain
Amazing that you taught yourself!!! You must be one smart lady
I love that you named your Cello "Edward" that is funny! Oh have fun at your lesson and do let me know how it goes.
I think it is really important with this disease to find or create new passions so that depression and self worth doesn't get a chance to take hold! I truly appreciate all who take the time to respond. Shoot, it helps us learn a few things about each other.. a bonus!
My other goal this winter is to learn sign language (Vrae inspired). I really think that will be great therapy and who knows someday it could become quite useful.
Have a fantastic day Bram,
Tessa