NerdTests.com Test: Am I a Good Violinist?

I don't need to! I'm naturally talented! :D
Once every few weeks or so.
About once or twice a week.
I try to get in at least a half hour for 5 or more times a week.
I practice every day for an hour, sometimes an hour and a half. Practicing every day is important :)
2-3 hours every day.
3-4 hours every day.
Itzahk Pearlman says to not practice for more than 5 hours a day, so I try to practice exactly 5 hours or a little bit less. (Me: -____- )
More than 5 hours a day.

Do you practice scales for at least an hour a day?

Can I bring a snack?
I practice scales, but not for an hour! Jeez are you crazy?!
I practice them for about a half hour each day.
Yes, scales are essential for developing good technique.

Which of these pieces BEST describes your current playing ability? The piece you're currently working on probably isn't on this list, but which of these is the CLOSEST to your level?

Twinkle, I just started!
Bach Minuets!
Humoresque
Vivaldi Concerto in A Minor
La Folia, or Czardas! :)
The Haydn Concerto in G Major, or the Mozart Concerto in G Major.
Lalo Symphonie Espagnole, the Bruch Violin Concerto, or the Saint-Saens Concerto in B Minor.
Mendelssohn Concerto in E Minor
Sarasate Carmen Fantasy (or more advanced)

Do you know who Joshua Bell is?

Who?
I think I've heard of him.
Yes, I know who he is.
Yep, he's awesome! I have all his CD's and I love to see him in concert!!
Yes, I know who he is, but I don't like his playing. His playing style is distracting from the music.
YES HE IS ASDFGHJKL OMG

How long have you been playing? (This doesn't affect your score very much, since I know plenty of people who have been playing almost their entire lives and aren't very good, and others who just recently started and are already awesome.)

I just started.
I've been playing for a few months now.
It's been about a year. (Good for you for sticking with it!! The first year is the hardest.)
2-3 years.
4-6 years.
7-10 years
10-20 years
Over 20 years
So long I can't remember a time when I didn't play. (Depending on your age, this could mean anywhere between 5 years and 50, obviously.)

Do you take lessons from a private teacher?

No, I am teaching myself.
I take group lessons at school.
Yes, I take lessons from a local private teacher.
Yes, I study with the best private teacher I could find in my area.
Yes, I travel for private lessons from excellent teacher(s).
Yes, I attend Juilliard Precollege.
Yes, I minor in music.
Yes, I major in music at a conservatory.
I've graduated college, so I don't take lessons much anymore. I take an occasional masterclass every now and then, though.

Do you play in orchestra(s)?

No they're for losers. Sports are better.
No, I don't.
No, my playing isn't quite advanced enough yet, but I would like to in the future!
I play in school orchestra.
I play in a local orchestra.
I play in several advanced orchestras.

Can you clap your hands to music without getting off-beat?

No, it is very hard.
Yes, with some help.
It is a little challenging, but I can do it.
Yes, it is easy.

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Lastly, what are your plans for the future, regarding violin? This doesn't effect your score much, I'm just curious.

I don't even play violin.
I plan on signing autographs for my fans.
I play for fun. I don't plan on soloist or anything, I'm just playing because I enjoy it.
I want to be a teacher.
I want to play in a major orchestra.
I want to be a world-famous soloist!!

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