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Re-Entering the World of Strings (and Music) After a Long Hiatus

Posted on June 24, 2021 by Fiddlerman

By John G This is primarily aimed at those of you who are either re-entering the world of strings and music realm or who have not taken that step because you think you are too old. I am 78 and … Continue reading →

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GRAMPA’S FOLK FIDDLE

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Fiddlerman

I don’t remember my Grampa Parker. I was shy of three when he passed. The person I do remember is my Gramma Parker, She was a sweetheart. I know, through knowing my Gramma Parker, Grampa Parker must have been something. … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman Group Xmas Project 2020 – Let it Snow

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post Though this project is complete you can always access the original project instructions, parts, and click tracks. Feel free to use any parts transcribed by me, Fiddlerman. 😁 Please join us in our next … Continue reading →

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Fiddlershop Virtual Group Project – Amazing Grace

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postFind free sheet music, click tracks, instructions and tutorials for the project below.Three participants won a Fiddlerman Carbon Fiber Violin bow.______________________________________________THIS PROJECT IS OVER. Details remain for those interested in instructions and parts. Subscribe … Continue reading →

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2019 Little Drummer Boy Youtube Group Project

Posted on October 24, 2019 by Fiddlerman

Welcome to Fiddlermans “Little Drummer Boy” Youtube Group Project! The deadline for your submissions has been extended to Monday, December 16th, 2019 at which time I will begin mixing. I encourage all participants to learn several parts. If the timing of … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman 2018 Group Christmas Project – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post Forum members from around the world sent their videos for a surplus of 20 tracks. Here is the result of the 2018 Fiddlerman Christmas Project, “I’ll Be Home For Christmas”. For information on … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman Group Project – Game Of Thrones

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Fiddlerman

Although this project is completed, the details of the project below remain available for anyone who wants to use the sheetmusic or see details of how the project was done. _________________________________________________________ Please join us in our next Fiddlerman Group Project. We will … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman 2017 Group Christmas Project – O Holy Night

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Fiddlerman

This is the result of the 2017 Fiddlerman Group Christmas Project. SEE DETAILS OF THE PROJECT BELOW! The deadline for your submissions will be in Monday, December 18th, 2017 at which time I will begin mixing. Keep posted as the date … Continue reading →

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The titanium frog – a violinist and a luthier compare notes on the innovation | Focus | The Strad

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Fiddlerman

Peter Herresthal: Perhaps surprisingly for such an unusual creation, the feel of the bow was easy to get used to. The tip is also metal, made from gold. But the bow doesn’t feel stiff at all and the balance is … Continue reading →

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Learning the Violin as an adult – it’s possible!

Posted on June 8, 2017 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postSource: Learning the Violin as an adult – it’s possible! Meet ‘Damfino’ from the Fiddlerman Forum. She is 37 years old and lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Her journey as a fiddler started in July … Continue reading →

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