Category Archives: Members Articles

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

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postIf you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Hi everyone, I’m Candice (aka Chinny) I’m 19, was born in Singapore but … Continue reading →

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Violinist’s challenge to composers

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postHilary Hahn launches competition to write the last piece for her encores project. Hilary Hahn has launched an online contest to choose the 27th piece for her new project, In 27 Pieces: The Hilary … Continue reading →

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Meet “David Burns” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Fiddlerman

If you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Age 49 Place of Birth     Hartford, Connecticut Residence          Winfield, Missouri What made you decide to play the violin? I … Continue reading →

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Violin Society of America – Next Convention

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post2011 Annual Convention: November 3-5 The convention will be held in Timonium, Maryland, in the Baltimore area, from November 3-5, 2011. Friday and Saturday will feature individual critiques and small group discussions on topics … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postIf you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota Dec. 5th 1963 and raised … Continue reading →

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Problems with Steel Core Strings

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Fiddlerman

I often get asked about which type of string is best and which strings I prefer. One of the problems with steel core strings is that they are not as flexible as synthetic or gut core strings and because of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Fiddlerman

If you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. I was born in Northern Illinois on a farm on Oct 21st 1963. I grew up in a time … Continue reading →

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Win the Cecilio CVN300 Christmas Give away on Fiddlerman.com

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postYou can be the lucky winner of the Cecilio CVN-300 in December, 2011 (date to be announced soon). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCso80lxErc To be eligible to win you need to involve yourself in the “Fiddlerman’s Christmas Project” … Continue reading →

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Violins – made in China

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Fiddlerman

China now makes 70% of the world’s violins. And the quality at the top-end is quite good. In fact, it’s making Italian violin makers nervous. The World’s, Mary Kay Magistad checks out China’s violins. Everyone’s got to start somewhere. This … Continue reading →

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New changes made to the “Start Here” page for Beginners

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Today I made some big changes to the “START HERE” page. You will now find detailed illustrations and instructions on holding the violin and bow.  Also many of the violin learning basics such as the open strings. Links to the … Continue reading →

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