Dunno about you Al but my talent had a serious end. After breaking my wrist at 16 my violin days were over. Got as far as 2nd violin in Notts Youth Orchestra and Nottingham does have its own Albert Hall.... So bragging rights till you have to own as to which Albert Hall...

Don. In Dmaj, it sounds slightly different of course but an octave in Dmaj takes you through first position of the middle two strings D and A, hence the study piece for exam.

Electric violin? Yeah, heard Swarb, Kennedy and all the usual suspects. I can get my wrist around a viola (just) and the idea of a Yamaha empty frame model is something I am pondering over.

Out of interest, I haven't decided yet whether my Rainsong OM10 is electric or acoustic.. Come to think about it, both jazz guitars are loud enough unplugged for a pub singaround.