Polls Archive

Do you use a shoulder-rest?

  • I'm happy with my shoulder-rest. (50%, 695 Votes)
  • I'm not using one and it feels great. (14%, 196 Votes)
  • I am considering learning to play without one. (11%, 156 Votes)
  • My neck is far too long to even consider not using one. (10%, 143 Votes)
  • I'm not using one but I can't relax. (9%, 120 Votes)
  • I tried it but it didn't work for me. (6%, 85 Votes)

Total Voters: 1,295

Start Date: September 14, 2013 @ 10:16 am
End Date: No Expiry

What change has made the greatest difference on your violins sound?

  • New strings. (43%, 278 Votes)
  • I haven't tried any of these things. (24%, 155 Votes)
  • Bow (16%, 106 Votes)
  • Moving the sound-post. (7%, 45 Votes)
  • New bridge. (6%, 40 Votes)
  • A different shoulder-rest (2%, 16 Votes)
  • A different chin-rest. (2%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 648

Start Date: June 23, 2013 @ 10:58 am
End Date: No Expiry

How many pieces do you have memorized? Can perform on the spot.

  • 1-5 (51%, 245 Votes)
  • 5-10 (16%, 75 Votes)
  • Over 100 (12%, 58 Votes)
  • 10-20 (12%, 58 Votes)
  • 20-50 (6%, 27 Votes)
  • 50-100 (3%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 480

Start Date: April 5, 2013 @ 8:53 am
End Date: No Expiry

Which of the following do you consider yourself to be?

  • I am a violinist. (43%, 144 Votes)
  • I am both a fiddler and violinist. (30%, 99 Votes)
  • I am a fiddler. (15%, 50 Votes)
  • I can't decide. (12%, 40 Votes)

Total Voters: 333

Start Date: February 16, 2013 @ 1:37 pm
End Date: No Expiry

How far would you travel to attend a Fiddlerman jam?

  • A one day road trip is my limit. (31%, 52 Votes)
  • I'd travel anywhere to jam with other Fiddlerman members. (21%, 35 Votes)
  • I'd fly if it's not too long or expensive. (19%, 32 Votes)
  • I wouldn't travel far for something like that. (15%, 25 Votes)
  • I'd be up for a multi-day road trip. (12%, 21 Votes)
  • I'd travel across the U.S. or to a nearby country. (2%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 170

Start Date: January 31, 2013 @ 4:44 pm
End Date: No Expiry