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

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post If you like, please begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc. Age: Prefer not to tell (I’m a woman :P) Family: a husband … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Orchestra Associate Concertmaster – Roger Frisch Follow-Up

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Fiddlerman

After brain surgery, Mr. Frisch, has resumed his position as Associate Concertmaster with the Minnesota Orchestra and graciously consented to speak to String Visions about his experience since then. Frisch continues to enjoy a long, successful career with the Minnesota … Continue reading →

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Violinist played his instrument as surgeons performed deep brain stimulation.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Roger Frisch of Plymouth, Minn., lay on the operating table with his hands clutching his violin to his chin. While surgeons operated on Frisch’s brain, Frisch began to play the chords he’s known for more than 30 years. It seemed … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to gStretch for winning the Fiddlerman’s third free giva-away violin – CVN-200

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post gStretch from Fiddlerman’s forum is the lucky winner of the CVN-200. Here is an e-mail from “gStretch” after winning the violin. My name is Ramon Gerardo Lopez, Jr., but I’ve been called Gerry … Continue reading →

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Learning to Play in Third Position on the Violin

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postI am dealing with new students not shifting well to positions and felt the need for a simple exercise exclusively for practicing and learning third position shifts. Practice shifting from first to third position … Continue reading →

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Ham & High readers pledge to buy Highgate boy his own cello

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Fiddlerman

The show will go on for Jahleel Weisser of Holy Lodge Mansions on the Holly Lodge Estate in Highgate, after readers pledged more than £500 towards getting him the new stringed instrument. It comes after this newspaper published his appeal … Continue reading →

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Date decided for the Cecilio CVN-200 give-away

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Fiddlerman will be raffling a Cecilio CVN-200 Violin on Saturday the 8th of October at 11AM on Fiddlerman TV.  The winner will be chosen from Fiddlerman.com’s top 25  forum posters. Also, the next violin to be raffled will be announced … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman.com celebrates its first full year online

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postFiddlerman.com is very happy to announce that the site has been online for one year today October 1st, 2011. I first decided I wanted to devote time to an online violin learning site about … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 29, 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. 70+.  Born Newark, N.J.  Reside in Fuquay Varina, NC. What made you decide … Continue reading →

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