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What Makes a Violin Powerful

Posted on May 10, 2015 by KindaScratchy

Join the forum discussion on this postFrom MIT Technology Review: Study identifies features that boost a violin’s sound. Some of the most prized violins in the world were crafted in the Italian workshops of Amati, Stradivari, and Guarneri—master violin-making families … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a “roll” in Irish traditional fiddling – by Jim Dorans

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Anatomy of a “roll” in Irish traditional fiddling This may be of use to some of you – what constitutes a ‘roll’ ornament. I often read different explanations of rolls in Irish music, and there are different ways of playing them, … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s House Of The Rising Sun Project

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Fiddlerman

This is the result of the, “House of the Rising Sun” virtual project. For now the deadline for your submissions is July 13th, 2015 at which time I will begin mixing. I encourage all 1st violin recordings to include one of … Continue reading →

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Meet “Bill” a.k.a. “BillyG” from Fiddlerman’s “Fiddle Talk” forum

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postPlease begin by telling us anything you would like to about yourself. Age, place of birth, residence, etc.  Hi, Bill Gunn, a.k.a BillyG here. I am Scottish, born and bred, and currently reside in a small village … Continue reading →

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This strange and beautiful object is a 3D-printed violin

Posted on March 25, 2015 by KindaScratchy

Join the forum discussion on this postFrom cnet.com: It may look a little (or a lot) like a Klingon weapon, but this sleek 3D-printed object is actually a musical instrument — in fact, it’s a species of violin. The differences … Continue reading →

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Are Chinese violins junk?

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this postThere are many misconceptions about todays Chinese made violins. We at Fiddlershop receive regular phone calls from customers asking if any of our violins are made in China. Hopefully I will be able to … Continue reading →

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“Ghost” bowing – by Jim Dorans

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Fiddlerman

Join the forum discussion on this post“Ghost” bowing This is something I do from time to time. If you look at the music in the link below, you can see that bar #1 has two notes, then a rest. The … Continue reading →

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Symphony musician a hit with baseball-bat violin

Posted on February 12, 2015 by KindaScratchy

Join the forum discussion on this postFrom news-press.com: Don’t expect a Stradivarius when violinist Glenn Donnellan steps onto the stage at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall this weekend. Donnellan’s violin is made out of ash, not willow or maple. … Continue reading →

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Rachel Barton Pine, The Violin Virtuoso Who Cheated Death

Posted on January 21, 2015 by KindaScratchy

Join the forum discussion on this postFrom The Daily Beast: A child prodigy, Rachel Barton Pine was already playing violin with professional orchestras at 7. A life-threatening accident didn’t stop her from achieving international success. Pine’s life is a seemingly … Continue reading →

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Fiddlerman’s 35 Day Practice Challenge

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Fiddlerman

I am challenging anyone who is interested to practice 35 days in a row, set goals, and notice the difference.  The challenge sheet starts with 30 minutes working up to 60 minutes but feel free to reduce or increase the … Continue reading →

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