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A total violin beginner, want to play Massenet's Meditation - Thais in 11 months, is it a realistic target?
Hi
My father loves Massenet's Meditation - Thais. I am planning to play this music on his next birthday party, but there only has 11 months left. Is it a realistic target for a total beginner?
Thanks a lot
I gave thumbs up to two completely opposite answers above because I thought both were right. I was wrong..
If you mean the traditional version you hear on the radio and in recordings (which seems likely, if your father is familiar with it and not himself a violinist) then I agree, it is way beyond your ability at this point and still will be in 11 months.
Finding a simpler version (my mistaken thumbs up) sounds like a good idea at first, but then I realized I don't know any easier versions of this piece, and frankly can't think of a way around the range, artistic and rhythmic complexities that would be a serious challenge for a beginner.
Your intentions are excellent - but don't tackle something that's just going to frustrate you at this point. Take some lessons, build your skills...Thais is a reasonable goal for a good intermediate player. Your father will be pleased you're working towards it, I'm sure, and wait patiently 
Happy Thai meditation music