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Music before age 9 protects brain after 60

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Music before age 9 protects brain after 60 Even former musicians may benefit from the cognitive boost. “In other words, you don’t use it or lose it. Nonetheless, the study highlighted the critical importance of the timing of musical activity, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Fiddlerman

• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. To begin my life with the beginning of my life, I record that I was born (as I have been informed … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman Interviews Emilie Autumn

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Emilie Autumn is one of the most unique artists of our times. She is an American singer, author, poet, and violinist combined. Emilie performs with an all-female backing band called “The Bloody Crumpets” and labels her style of music “Victoriandustrial”. … Continue reading →

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Meet “Fiddle4Fun” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Fiddlerman

• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc.  I’m mid-twenties and from central Texas.  I move around enough that where I am at any time can only be determined … Continue reading →

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Unique shoulder-rest now on the market

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postEver felt like none of the shoulderrests available suit your needs? So did Fred in Southern California, but instead of continuing his search, he decided to do something about it. Intelligent and well-spoken, in … Continue reading →

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My Best Birthday Present Ever

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Normally birthdays are no big deal for me, just a good excuse to do something fun or be treated a little special. We officially turn one year older though in reality only seconds older than before the label. This morning … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s Bile Em Cabbage Down International Youtube Project

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post This project is finished. See former instructions and get your parts for this project below. Stay tuned for next project. All interested violinists and violists are welcome to learn the parts arranged and … Continue reading →

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Fungi-Infected Violins equal Best Stradivarius

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Fiddlerman

A soggy wooden board carpeted in soft white fungi doesn’t look like much, but in the right hands it can become a world class violin. According to a recent sound test before about 180 people, two fungi infested violins bested … Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post• Please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Hi, everyone. My name’s Kenneth / Ken Johnson, I’m soon to be 69 years old, … Continue reading →

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Learn some funny tricks on the violin to get some laughs from your friends

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post These tricks always get some great laughs from my colleagues. Use caution when shooting the conductor though. They may not have as good a sense of humor as you do. LOL The over … Continue reading →

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