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Fiddlerman’s International Youtube project, “He’s A Pirate”

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postSee before the project instructions and sheet music below: All interested violinists and violists are welcome to learn the parts arranged and available here on Fiddlerman.com. In the end of April members will record … Continue reading →

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$172,000 violin recovered by cleaning crew

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Fiddlerman

$172,000 violin recovered by cleaning crew. The Associated Press A rare violin worth $172,000 that was mistakenly left onboard a Boston-to-Philadelphia bus by a groggy music student from Taiwan has been found and returned to its grateful owner. Megabus USA … Continue reading →

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In Play-Off Between Old and New Violins, Stradivarius Lags

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Fiddlerman

In Classic vs. Modern Violins, Beauty Is in Ear of the Beholder By NICHOLAS WADE What gives a violin made by Stradivari or Guarneri del Gesù its remarkable sound? Researchers have examined the wood preservatives, varnish, even the effects of … Continue reading →

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Meet “CatMcCall” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. My name is Mary and I was born on April Fool’s Day in Walla Walla, Washington. I’ve been told that I take … Continue reading →

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Date Decided for the CVA-400 Viola Givaway

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Fiddlerman

The date for the CVA-400 give-away is now set for 1PM EST Sunday, January 8, 2012 For the moment there are very few qualified contestants. See below the requirments for eligibility. The first requirement was to share this post on … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to “Daniel” for winning the CVN300

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Fiddlerman

“Daniel” who won the CVN-300, joined fiddlerman.com in April, 2011 and lives in Dipolog City, PhilippineEarlier Daniel answered some interview questions for the “Fiddlerman Members Interviews” See what he wrote below: If you like, please begin by telling us anything … Continue reading →

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Meet “Robyn” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. This will be boring … I grew up in Sydney, then moved way up north to Cairns in my twenties where I … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s 2011 Internet Collaboration Christmas Video is Finalized

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Players from around the world ranging from beginners of two weeks to players that have been playing for most of their lives, combine to make a Youtube video. For two months we have been working on 4 parts ranging from … Continue reading →

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Meet “SaraO” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. My name is Sara and I’m 36 years old. I’ve lived my entire life in southwest Michigan. I’ve been married to a … Continue reading →

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Meet “Mad_Wed” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Please begin by telling us anything you would like about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. My name is Naska. I was born and still live here in Kazan (Russian Federation, Tatarstan republic =) Yep, try to find that … Continue reading →

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