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Meet “Bill” a.k.a. “BillyG” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postPlease begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc.  Hi, Bill Gunn, a.k.a BillyG here. I am Scottish, born and bred, and currently reside in a small village … Continue reading →

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Are Chinese violins junk?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postThere are many misconceptions about todays Chinese made violins. We at Fiddlershop receive regular phone calls from customers asking if any of our violins are made in China. Hopefully I will be able to … Continue reading →

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“Ghost” bowing – by Jim Dorans

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post“Ghost” bowing This is something I do from time to time. If you look at the music in the link below, you can see that bar #1 has two notes, then a rest. The … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s 35 Day Practice Challenge

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Fiddlerman

I am challenging anyone who is interested to practice 35 days in a row, set goals, and notice the difference.  The challenge sheet starts with 30 minutes working up to 60 minutes but feel free to reduce or increase the … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s 2014 Group Christmas Project – We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postNext Group Project. Fiddlerman’s 2014 International Group Christmas Project is: We Wish You a Merry Christmas. The deadline for your submissions is November 30th, 2014 at which time I will begin mixing. I encourage … Continue reading →

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Violinist Hilary Hahn cancels all performances for six weeks

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postViolinist Hilary Hahn cancels all performances for six weeks The star performer is suffering from an inflamed muscle Hilary Hahn has been forced to withdraw from all of her appearances over the next six … Continue reading →

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Is There Such A Thing As Natural Talent?

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postIs There Such A Thing As Natural Talent? When it comes to innate talent, we often hold conflicting ideas. On one hand, we’re told that we can be anything we want to be if … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s International Group Project – Gustav Holst’s “Thaxted” from The Planets Op.32 Jupiter

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Fiddlerman

Details and files from this 2014 Fiddlerman Project below. We’ll be playing an arangment of “Thaxted” from within Gustav Holst’s – The Planets Op.32 Jupiter UPDATE: New deadline for me to receive your submission is  Nov. 3rd. The Planets is … Continue reading →

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Meet “1stimestar” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Fiddlerman

• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I was born in Northern Minnesota though we moved around all my life.  My dad was a gypsy.  I spent most … Continue reading →

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Dietmar Machold: The renowned violin dealer who duped clients with fake Stradivarius

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postvia: The Independent. An internationally renowned German violin dealer nicknamed “Mr Stradivarius” for his unmatched expertise in the antique instruments was jailed for six years by an Austrian court yesterday after being convicted of … Continue reading →

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