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lrrice

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May 13, 2014 - 12:20 am

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Hello,

I just joined. I've been playing on and off, mostly off, for about 30 years. I had a few violin lessons as a kid and then a few play by ear fiddle lessons. Aside from that, I am self taught. Started playing a lot more in the last year. I stumbled across this site and thought I would join. I play mostly old time fiddle music but like most all of it.

Leonard

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May 13, 2014 - 1:38 am

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Hi Leonard

Welcome from 'Down Under' aussie_flag

I'm sure you will have a great time here. I'm a 'mature' self taught, by ear player myself and have enjoyed my 2 and a bit years on the fiddle.

You'll find heaps of helpful people and learning resources hare.

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

BillyG

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May 13, 2014 - 5:32 am

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Welcome aboard, Leonard.

Ferret said it all above!

I seriously recommend not copying my mistakes. D'oh -

Please make your own, different mistakes, and help us all learn :-)

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May 13, 2014 - 4:29 pm

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Welcome from Alaska. Yep, been playing a bit over 2 years now.

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Mad_Wed

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May 14, 2014 - 5:31 pm

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Hi, Leonard, welcome to the forum!
On and off for 30 years surprised looks like You are already good at it!
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GlassTownCur

New Jersey

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May 14, 2014 - 8:19 pm

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I've been breathing on and off for 30-some years, and consider myself quite skilled, so I can attest to the fact that he's probably pretty good at it by this point..

What..wait..

Uzi

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May 15, 2014 - 1:59 pm

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Welcome. Play us a tune.

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Fiddlerman

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May 15, 2014 - 2:07 pm

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Welcome to the forum Leonard.
I'm glad you found your way over here.
There are plenty of old time fiddlers here and if we can motivate you in any way, we'll be happy to do it.

Look forward to your posts.

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but the one who needs the least."

lrrice

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May 18, 2014 - 1:43 am

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Been on a plateau for a long time just getting going again. I'll try to play something when I figure out a good way to record it. I converted an old student VSO to a foam filled solid body and have been experimenting with some homemade piezo pickups. One rendition is showing some promise. I will try to record something when things slow down a little.