On Saturday, 18 June, I presented my Book 7 recital. I was both nervous and excited. I was nervous because I was afraid that I would forget some parts and make mistakes. I was excited because I could finally pass Book 7 and move on to Book 8. The recital was enjoyable, but when I finished performing (for almost an hour), my legs were numb from standing.It took me 1 1/2 years to learn Book 7. I think the pieces in this book were very difficult, a lot more difficult than the previous books. When I played the parts with new techniques, I would get tensed then my violin posture would become tensed too. My violin sounded bad if I played with bad postures like raised shoulder, straight bow hold, etc.
My favorite pieces in Book 7 are Bach Concerto in A Minor 3rd Movement and Handel Sonata in A Major 2nd Movement.
Many Thanks to Mr. Graham for teaching me and correcting my mistakes. Many thanks to Ms Diane for teaching me in group class and improving my violin skills. I would also like to thank my mom for helping me practice and being my ‘teacher’ at home.
