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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 →

Be a part of our FIDDLERMAN CRUISE April 2016

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Sailing on the beautiful NAVIGATOR OF THE SEAS out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 10-16, 2016 Everyone is welcome! Prices begin at $479.00 plus a $100 event fee, which includes group lessons and jam sessions with Fiddlerman, conference rooms for all special events, onboard and … Continue reading →

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Shadow Makers – by Cindy

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Fiddlerman

I love this beautiful photo. To me it sings of beauty and emotion, not only the visual aspect of the photo, which in itself is dark and mysterious, gleaming with reflected light, but you can almost smell the earthiness of … Continue reading →

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I discourage my students from using a shoulder rest, says violinist Aaron Rosand – The Strad

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Only without a shoulder rest can one develop a personal sound that is identifiable, insists the Curtis Institute and Mannes College professor Continue reading →

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Left Handed Violins

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Left Handed Violins Though still relatively rare, left handed violins are becoming more common and gaining popularity. Violinists for centuries have been using violins that are held with the left hand and bowed with the right. Great violinists and fiddlers … Continue reading →

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Story About a Successful Young Age Violin Performance by Ken

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Ken was given a chance to perform at a very young age before knowing what to expect and went for it. Read all about it. Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s “Addams Family” Virtual Group Halloween 2015 Project

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postFor now our deadline for your submissions is October 12th, 2015 at which time I will begin mixing. I encourage all 1st violin recordings to include one of the 3 other parts as well so that … Continue reading →

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Swedish ‘Keyed Fiddle’ is a work of art

Posted on July 30, 2015 by KindaScratchy

Join the forum discussion on this postFrom The Tennessean: When my musician friend Patton James called me and said, “John there is a friend of mine that is visiting me from Sweden. He plays something called the nyckelharpa. I have never … Continue reading →

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Fiddlershop.com is now accepting bows for all types of restoration

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Typical bow services include: Re-hair, using premium Mongolian and Siberian soloist quality bow hair Choice of hair color, combination or solid Stick re-cambering New tip plates, using cattle bone and ivory New silver, gold wire or imitation whale bone wrapping … Continue reading →

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