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Author Archives: Fiddlerman
Problems with Steel Core Strings
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
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
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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Violins – made in China
China now makes 70% of the world’s violins. And the quality at the top-end is quite good. In fact, it’s making Italian violin makers nervous. The World’s, Mary Kay Magistad checks out China’s violins. Everyone’s got to start somewhere. This … Continue reading
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New changes made to the “Start Here” page for Beginners
Today I made some big changes to the “START HERE” page. You will now find detailed illustrations and instructions on holding the violin and bow. Also many of the violin learning basics such as the open strings. Links to the … Continue reading
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Meet “Pky” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum
Join the forum discussion on this post If you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Age: Prefer not to tell (I’m a woman :P) Family: a husband … Continue reading
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Minnesota Orchestra Associate Concertmaster – Roger Frisch Follow-Up
After brain surgery, Mr. Frisch, has resumed his position as Associate Concertmaster with the Minnesota Orchestra and graciously consented to speak to String Visions about his experience since then. Frisch continues to enjoy a long, successful career with the Minnesota … Continue reading
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Violinist played his instrument as surgeons performed deep brain stimulation.
Roger Frisch of Plymouth, Minn., lay on the operating table with his hands clutching his violin to his chin. While surgeons operated on Frisch’s brain, Frisch began to play the chords he’s known for more than 30 years. It seemed … Continue reading
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Congratulations to gStretch for winning the Fiddlerman’s third free giva-away violin – CVN-200
Join the forum discussion on this post gStretch from Fiddlerman’s forum is the lucky winner of the CVN-200. Here is an e-mail from “gStretch” after winning the violin. My name is Ramon Gerardo Lopez, Jr., but I’ve been called Gerry … Continue reading
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Learning to Play in Third Position on the Violin
Join the forum discussion on this postI am dealing with new students not shifting well to positions and felt the need for a simple exercise exclusively for practicing and learning third position shifts. Practice shifting from first to third position … Continue reading
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