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Playing and learning tips for violinists.

How Violin Became Part of My Life – by Dennis Boring

Posted on May 18, 2017 by Fiddlerman

About 5 years ago+ I was cruising YouTube and found this crazy guy that played violin on cross-over stuff… his name was David Garrett. I watched a show of his in Reno in December and then saw him play Over … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman 2016 Group Christmas Project – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post Details from the completed project below: Please join us on our 2016 Fiddlerman Group Christmas Project. We will be playing, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. The deadline for your submissions will be in Monday, … Continue reading →

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Luthier Wanted

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Fiddlershop and Holstein Violins in Fort Lauderdale Florida are looking for another full time luthier to join our team. Continue reading →

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The Composition of a Bridge

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postOne of the most vital components of a stringed instrument is its bridge. Most aspects of a bridge are modified to improve the overall sound production. The bridge is first shaped starting with the heels (feet) then thinned. … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s 2015 Group Christmas Project – War Is Over – Happy Christmas

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Here is the result of this years Christmas Project and the details for the project below that. Please join us for the 2015 Fiddlerman Group Christmas Project We will be playing, “War is Over, Happy Christmas” The deadline for your submissions is … Continue reading →

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Choosing Strings for your Instrument

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Choosing Strings for your Instrument Great strings do not react equally well on all instruments.  While it is good to follow advice for choosing the strings that you think will suit your playing needs, style and instrument but don’t be … Continue reading →

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The importance of the tailpiece

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Source: Blog Not everyone is aware that the tailpiece can affect the sound as well as the playability of the violin. Its basic function is to fasten the strings to allow them to vibrate freely while the instrument is being … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Schaick from the, Fiddler Talk forum tells answers some questions for our interview.
I was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1955. Dad was a high school and college football coach so we moved around a lot, Wilmington College, Yale University, IU and Northwestern. The only time IU went to the Rose Bowl was when we were there. Dad coached offensive backfield and then later at Northwestern was the offensive coordinator. Continue reading →

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The end of a short career – Another reason I quit violin at an early age.

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Fiddlerman

by Kenneth Johnson Most everyone on our forum knows from past threads that I started violin at age 4 and more or less had to quit when I was 10 do to the fact that mom couldn’t afford rental or … Continue reading →

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Forget everything you’ve ever heard about learning to play violin. It’s not true.

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Fiddlerman

by Fiddle Chick 1) Violin is the most difficult instrument to learn. FALSE. I’ve tried my hand at other instruments without much success, and gave them up in pretty short order. But the violin is different. It’s just easier. I’ve … Continue reading →

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