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5 Ways to Afford Music Lessons

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Fiddlerman

Guest post from Jamie of “From His Presence” You’ve probably heard that playing a musical instrument can do wonders for your child’s education. It’s true, music builds math and reading skills, confidence, and self-discipline; it provides an avenue for your … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman Christmas Project 2012 – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postTwenty-five fiddlerman.com members sent their videos in for a total of 52 tracks. Here is the result of the 2012 Fiddlerman Christmas Project. Stay posted on Fiddlerman.com’s first page and especially on the forum … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I am 41 years old, I was born in Norwalk, Conneticut. My dad was in the Navy stationed in Groton, Ct. We … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s International Christmas 2012 Group Youtube Project

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Twenty-five fiddlerman.com members sent their videos in for a total of 52 tracks. This is the result of the 2012 Fiddlerman Christmas Project. For information on future projects stay posted at Fiddlerman.com and especially the forum. See below the instructions, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Fiddlerman

• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc.  63 years – Madurai, India – Tuticorin, India. • What made you decide to play the violin?  When I was 12 … Continue reading →

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GCV – Cremona Kreisler Strad Replica Review

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post Cremona Kreisler Violin These violins are so good that we have a hard time believing that they are replicas and not fine old Italian violins. Recently we tested more than a dozen new … Continue reading →

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This is the result of Fiddlerman’s “Ghostbusters” group project

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Twenty one members particapated in the Halloween project 2012. A few members recorded all five parts. Eight members sent in videos. This is the result. Special thanks to all the participants: Violin 1: Adverse, Esse, Fiddlerdude, Fiddlerman, Janet, Minh, Sara … Continue reading →

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Phrasing in music – Expression and dynamics – Amazing Grace

Posted on September 21, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Phrasing can make your performance special. To phrase is to do with music exactly the same thing you do when you tell a story or communicate language expressively. Use dynamics and expressions to convey your feelings about a piece of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Hello, everyone!! Well for starters my name is Clint. I am 31 years young and I live in Amarillo, TX. (Yes…another Texan, … Continue reading →

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Resurrect a Fallen Bridge on your Violin or Viola

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Upon receiving a brand new violin from the internet or local retail store, chances are you need to set or move the bridge in the right location and position and tune your violin up from almost or complete loose. Learning … Continue reading →

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