A Cross We Must Bear

Since I have started playing viola, I realize that my intonation on that instrument needs some serious work. Well, it needs work on the violin, too. I have listened to several performances I did at church in the past month, and though the second one had better intonation, I still have work to do. Today I got out my Fisher book Basics, and did some slow, careful work. Must do that every day. One thing I should probably also do is memorize more music and close my eyes while I listen more critically.

Intonation is the cross string players must bear. It's one reason I enjoy composing - don't have to think about composing "in tune"!