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Hello from Lincolnshire, England
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RossTiger

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January 11, 2013 - 2:07 pm
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Hello everyone :)

I live in Lincolnshire in England, I'm 22 years old and have just started learning to play the violin! I've tried several instruments in my time, trombone, trumpet, drums and guitar, but none of them really clicked (played drums for several years but gave it up for several reasons, one of which being our dog hated it haha), so I'm hoping that the violin will be the one that really clicks as it's a fantastic instrument.

So far I'm really enjoying myself, taking it one step at a time and making sure I get things right. Got my violin just after Christmas and since then have been focusing on knowing all the parts of the violin and bow, making a straight stroke and making a clean sound. Put a bit too much rosin on my bow initially so been trying to work some off and  make strokes without it scratching.

Watched the first few of the video's provided by Mr Fiddlerman and they have been very helpful indeed. I rather enjoy most fiddler music which has a good beat to it, especially Irish Music and Blue Grass, however I'd also like to be able to play things from Les Miserable as it's my favorite musical.

My long term goal for the year is to be able to play a reasonably impressive piece in front of my family next Christmas, achievable?

Anyway, glad to meet you all :)

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January 11, 2013 - 3:02 pm
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Hi RossT from a fellow Englander. Midlands region.
Glad to have you here. There 's been too many Americans dominating the site for my liking!
Just joking you guys, c'mon!

It's a good crowd here and were always glad to help fellow newbies along.

Any advice you need, just give us a yell.

I am amazed at how old people of my age are.....

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January 11, 2013 - 4:47 pm
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Welcome Ross

You will like it here. Very friendly and helpful people

I'm an 'Aussie' in Byron Bay AU. Have visited the Lincolnshire area.

Yes, I think that your goal is achievable. Go for it

Seen it all. Done it all. Can't remember most of dunno ..... What was I saying???? facepalm

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KindaScratchy
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January 11, 2013 - 5:19 pm
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Nice to meet you, too, Ross! Greetings from Massachusetts, USA. flag_usa

(Is that a new smiley?)

You sound like a very methodical person. I bet you'll be able to achieve your goal long before next Christmas!

Welcome to the forum. Looking forward to learning more about you and your violin and following your progress.

-- Diane

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When the work's all done and the sun's settin' low,

I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.

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January 11, 2013 - 8:57 pm
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Welcome from Ohio, USA Ross.  Like the Britt and the Ausie said there are definitely too many of us yanks on here and we need a bit more...flavor.  us-4240

 

Have you tried playing more on the edge of your bow to get rid of the squeak? 

Anyway,  Welcome again and I hope this site treats you as well as it has treated me.

cheers

-Dennis

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Welcome from Sunny Florida! And I do mean sunny, we are having a very warm winter this year. I've seen all the recent movies involving England like Robin Hood, The Eagle, and Sherlock Holmes. I feel this has given me great insight into the difficulties you must face each day. Any ways avoid the little blue wild kids and come back often to get away from it all. Rob.

 

 

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January 11, 2013 - 11:21 pm
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Welcome from Southern California, RossTiger!  Some of my ancesters were from Lincolnshire.  They came from Bourne, Stamford, Irnham, Folkingham, Covetown, Skirbeck, Norton, and Horkstow.  Maybe we're distant cousins!  Have fun with your violin.

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January 12, 2013 - 4:35 pm
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Welcome to the forums, RossTiger! Nice goals. Have good times vith your fiddle!birthday_balloon

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Fiddlerman
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January 13, 2013 - 9:51 pm
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Welcome to the forum Ross.

Whether or not your goal is achievable depends on two things. One is what you consider to be an impressive piece and the other is how much hard work and time you have to devote to your new journey.

I look forward to hearing all about it.

"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."

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January 14, 2013 - 11:13 pm
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Hi Ross Tiger... yes you can.  But without question... spend weeks and weeks if you need to, to find a good teacher.  It's worth months and months of unguided self practice.  People told me that too and I resisted.  Now I realize they were right.  You'll find great support and learning -for free- right here on Fiddlerman.com!  

 

Mr. Fiddler

 

 

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January 17, 2013 - 5:04 am
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Thank you for the warm welcome everyone! I love how multicultural this site is, it must produce some amazing music with all these influences in one pot.

I'm very open to suggestions on what piece I should aim for over the course of this year, maybe something slightly more than twinkle twinkle little star lol but if it comes down to it and I can play twinkle twinkle really well I think I'd still be happy, maybe I'm more worried about keeping myself motivated to practise all year. Still really enjoying myself although only focusing on making clean sounds/strokes right now.

How often is it recommended to practise? At the moments I'm averaging 10 minutes a day.

I have other questions but I need to browse the forums more first, and if they still aren't answered I'll create new posts in the appropriate section.

Thanks again all!

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January 17, 2013 - 1:43 pm
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Hi Ross,
Practice as much as you can.
10 minutes per day is probably better than an hour every 6 days. Just make sure it is quality practice. Maybe make a practice routine for yourself and post it here for others to comment on. You know best what you want to practice, but the members here might be able to tweak It with you to get the most benefit.
As its early days, follow Fiddlermas 's beginner tutorials, good bow hold, playing scales, quality bowing etc. and think of a piece you want to play, medium difficulty, and use that as a measure of your progress.

I am amazed at how old people of my age are.....

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Fiddlerman
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January 18, 2013 - 9:23 am
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Here is a link I made early in the game for beginners:
https://fiddlerman.com/fiddle-.....o-i-start/
Probably should redo it but it has stuff to get started on.
10 minutes is not bad and maybe you can increase it as time goes on.

Stay posted here and I think you will be inspired to try things making those 10 minutes seem like they are just not enough any more.

"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."

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