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fiddlechick70

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October 7, 2012 - 12:57 pm
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Hey everyone!

 

I'm relatively new to Fiddlerman's site.  I originally found out about this site via YouTube. 

I'm currently a full time homemaker, mother of two, who loves to listen to music.  I grew up in a musical family and it is my first love.  I have a wide taste in music - a good friend once told me that's how it should be - and violin is my instrument of choice.  I would love to learn how to play guitar but since I'm a tiny person of only 4'11" with very small hands, I'm limited.  Even playing a full sized violin presents many challenges!

I started studying violin at the age of 10 under the Suzuki method, but only progressed to book 6.  Then other interests distracted me.  Then came college.  I did however, occassionally pick up my instrument now and then to keep myself from forgetting my favorite pieces.

Directly out of college, I got married and started a family.  After 17 years of marriage (I'm still married!), at the age of 42, I still love playing my violin now and then while the children are at school. 

After having open heart surgery 7 years ago, it was painful for me to play, as my sternum never fused correctly.  Now it is tolerable enough for me to start playing once again.

I have pulled out my old books as a refresher/warm up, and I've been looking for some intermediate pieces to try out for fun.  I am also interested in finding some popular scores such as 'Pirates Of The Caribbean', 'Fiddler On The Roof' and possibly some 'Phantom Of The Opera' pieces.  Any suggestions on where I might find these pieces for free would be greatly appreciated.  I would also like to know if anyone has ever tried Hal Leonard's arrangements and what their opinions are on them.

 

It's great to be here!

Cara

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Almandin
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October 7, 2012 - 1:19 pm
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Welcome to the forum! coffee

Since the Fiddlerman posse has done a project with He's a Pirate, you can find sheet music for a Pirates Of The Caribbean song here: https://fiddlerman.com/2012/01.....-a-pirate/ I look forward to being able to play the "Violin 1" of those some day!

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KindaScratchy
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October 7, 2012 - 5:45 pm
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Welcome, Cara! Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sure you'll like it here...it's a bunch of great folks and very helpful resources from Fiddlerman. Looking forward to hearing more about your violin experiences!

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cdennyb
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October 7, 2012 - 6:34 pm
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Yep, WHAT SHE SAID...

You will find a wealth of info here and even though you've been down the "beginner road" before... I bet we all here will learn something from you in your process of starting back up.

Can't wait to see your examples.

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Fiddlerman
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October 9, 2012 - 5:12 pm
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Welcome Cara,

Always great when someone who played as a child rekindles their relationship with the violin.

Do you feel like it's like riding a bike or like starting from 0?

Glad to have you here. Look forward to more posts.

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but the one who needs the least."

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October 11, 2012 - 2:02 pm
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Hi, Cara! 

Welcome to the forum!

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