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Install a New Bridge on a Violin by Kevin M. Healy

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Take a piece of paper and lay it on the top of the violin where the bridge goes.  Place the bridge on the violin in its place and using a pencil, I use a carpenter pencil with the end flat, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Fiddlerman

If you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I’m 17 years old. I was born in a little town called Henderson Texas and am currently living there.  … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postIf you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Hi everyone, I’m Candice (aka Chinny) I’m 19, was born in Singapore but … Continue reading →

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Violinist’s challenge to composers

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postHilary Hahn launches competition to write the last piece for her encores project. Hilary Hahn has launched an online contest to choose the 27th piece for her new project, In 27 Pieces: The Hilary … Continue reading →

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Meet “David Burns” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Fiddlerman

If you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Age 49 Place of Birth     Hartford, Connecticut Residence          Winfield, Missouri What made you decide to play the violin? I … Continue reading →

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Violin Society of America – Next Convention

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post2011 Annual Convention: November 3-5 The convention will be held in Timonium, Maryland, in the Baltimore area, from November 3-5, 2011. Friday and Saturday will feature individual critiques and small group discussions on topics … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postIf you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota Dec. 5th 1963 and raised … Continue reading →

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Problems with Steel Core Strings

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Fiddlerman

I often get asked about which type of string is best and which strings I prefer. One of the problems with steel core strings is that they are not as flexible as synthetic or gut core strings and because of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Fiddlerman

If you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I was born in Northern Illinois on a farm on Oct 21st 1963. I grew up in a time … Continue reading →

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Win the Cecilio CVN300 Christmas Give away on Fiddlerman.com

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postYou can be the lucky winner of the Cecilio CVN-300 in December, 2011 (date to be announced soon). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCso80lxErc To be eligible to win you need to involve yourself in the “Fiddlerman’s Christmas Project” … Continue reading →

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