More free violin sheet music

Added more free sheet music. Check it out!

http://fiddlerman.com/2012/11/fiddlermans-international-christmas-2012-group-youtube-project/ Get involved in Fiddlerman's 2012 group Christmas Project. "God Bless Ye Merry Gentlemen"

Check out this really cool Realist Acoustic Electric 5-string Violin.

GCV - Cremona Kreisler Replica Violin Review

GCV - Cremona Kreisler Replica Violin Review

Fiddlerman's Ghostbusters Group Project Completed

Have a look at the latest Fiddlerman.com International Group Project,"Ghostbusters".

Phrasing - Expressions and Dynamics on the Violin.

How to Resurrect a Fallen Bridge on your Violin or Viola

Fiddlerman's International Halloween Group Youtube Project

Parts are now available for the Fiddlerman's International Halloween Group Youtube Project Download them as soon as possible and begin working on the project so you can be part of this memorable project. Visit the link for more details and examples of previous projects.

Fiddlerman's International Bile Em Cabbage Down Group Youtube Project is complete.

Fiddlerman's interview with Emilie Autumn

Read all about it.

August Kohr K550

Check out the August F. Kohr Violin review. Available at FiddlerShop.com

Learn to play until the last moment like yanni

Learn to play until the last moment like yanni

Fiddlerman's own member "ftufc" otherwise known as Fred has begun production of his own "The Slipper™"shoulder-rest.

International Bile Em Cabbage Down Group Youtube Project. Get involved and be a part of a great video to share with your friends. MORE DETAILS HERE

Take a look at what the Fiddlerman members were able to accomplish. International Fiddlerman He's a Pirate group youtube project.

Learn some funny tricks that you can do on the violin to get some laughs

Learn some funny tricks that you can do on the violin to get some laughs

Violin Exercises without making noise - Quiet practice

http://fiddlerman.com/2012/05/violin-exercises-without-making-noise-quiet-practice/

Learn to play Raglan Road on the Violin "On Raglan Road" is a well-known Irish song from a poem written by Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh named after Raglan Road in Ballsbridge, Dublin. In the poem the poet, walking on a "quiet street", recalls a love affair he had with a young woman. He knew he would risk being hurt if he initiated a relationship, but went ahead anyway. The free sheet music for this piece can be found on http://fiddlerman.com

Good luck to all four finalists to win the CVN-500 violin

Good luck to all four finalists to win the CVN-500 Cecilio violin.

May 1st deadline set for the international group "He's a Pirate" fiddlerman's youtube video project.

http://fiddlerman.com/2012/04/deadline-for-turning-in-files-for-the-international-group-hes-a-pirate-youtube-video-is-may-1st/

May 1st deadline set for the international group "He's a Pirate" fiddlerman's youtube video project.

Fiddlerman.com is now an APP

New Fiddlerman.com app for your mobile device.

The click track for Fiddlerman's International He's a Pirate Group Youtube Project is finally available. Please visit this link and get involved. This should be loads of fun.
http://fiddlerman.com/2012/01/fiddlermans-international-youtube-project-hes-a-pirate/

Congratulations to Sadie and Dennis for winning the pet sing-along competition.

Congratulations to Sadie and Dennis for winning the pet sing-along competition on Fiddlerman.com
READ MORE ABOUT IT!

Learn to play "Star of the County Down" on the violin or fiddle

From the video of my daughter Joanna and I playing "Star of the County Down"
Find the free sheet music for this piece on this page:
http://fiddlerman.com/studies-etudes-and-music/

Learn to play the Godfather Theme on the violin or fiddle

Learn to play The Godfather theme on the violin or fiddle. Simple sheet-music fitting for the beginner including bowing suggestions and dynamics. Download, save, print and play this and much more free violin sheet music at Fiddlerman.com
The Godfather Theme for Violin

You can win a CVA500 viola

If you are interested in learning viola why not take a chance and enter the competition. Just make a promotional video and follow all the rules for the competition found on the news page of violaman.com

New Etudes added to Fiddlerman.com

New Etudes added. Check it out!

Happy St Patrick's Day

Danny Boy by Fiddlerman and Joanna of Sweden (daughter to Fiddlerman)

Vibrato for Dummies - For Violin and Viola

When attempting to vibrate for the first time or when relearning vibrato the right way, start on the E string with the 1st or 2nd finger until you feel secure.
Apply the fingertip to the fingerboard without pressing too hard and keep your finger round and errect. Apply more pressure on the left side of your finger tips.
Pull back with your hold hand and arm keeping your wrist straight (arm vibrato) so that the finger joints straighten out somewhat.
Bring your hand and arm back to the original position.
Do this repetitively until you feel that the motion is becoming natural and pick up the tempo progressively. Try to have a smooth, even, and consistent motion.
When you have mastered the vibrato on the 1st and 2nd fingers add the 3rd and 4th but don’t switch strings until you feel comfortable with your motion.
The lower the string the harder it becomes to vibrate because of the angle of your fingers. Keep your arm under the violin and not too much to the left. This will bring your fingers closer to the strings.

See the below video and for more tutorials visit Fiddlerman.com

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Angelina Baker played along with the OldTimeJam.com playback

By request, here comes my version of Angelina Baker played along with the OldTimeJam.com playback. Free sheet music for this and other great pieces can be found on Fiddlerman.com
Angelina Baker Fiddlerman Arrangement

Sheet music for Vispolska by Klas-Göran Wahlgren

Download, print and play the Swedish folk duet for two violins called "Vispolska" written by Klas-Göran Wahlgren

Meet "BCShalom" from Fiddlerman's "Fiddle Talk" Forum

Meet "BCShalom" from Fiddlerman's "Fiddle Talk" Forum

Win a CVN-500 violin! visit the link below to see how you can qualify.

Win a Cecilio CVN-500 Violin at Fiddlerman.com

D'Addario Pro-Arté Strings

Great strings at great prices. Daddario's Pro-Arté
Not as powerful and bright as my favorite "Zyex" but warmer and pleasant.
Could be preferred for on certain instruments depending your instruments characteristics and your needs and desires.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQoUXghBiLM

Fiddlerman's International Youtube project, "He's A Pirate"

All interested violinists and violists are welcome to learn the parts arranged and available on Fiddlerman.com. Some time in the beginning of March (deadline not decided) members will record themselves individually using a click-track provided by Fiddlerman to create a memorable international youtube video of "He's a Pirate". Download the appropriate part or all the parts and learn them as well as you can.

See more details here.

Motivation to practice

One of the very best motivations to practice is SEEING your instrument. Those who keep it in a case are not as liable to practice if they have 10 minutes of free time before leaving. Or waiting for the guests to arrive.

Check out all these cool violin hangers.

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Check out all the new products that I added to Fiddlershop.com
Instruments among other things.
Fiddlershop.com

Learn to Play Lux Aeterna on the Violin

After receiving a few requests I made this video on playing Lux Aeterna on the violin. At first I felt as though the piece was not well suited to being played solo. However, after looking at it I changed my mind and came to the conclusion that it will make a great etude for fourth finger strengthening. It also helps with coordination between the left and right hands. Practice the sixteenth notes slowly and keep the fingers close to the string. Try to hear the first part in your head while playing the 16ths for better rhythm. This piece is also perfect to play if you have a loop pedal or effect box. ENJOY!!!

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Strad Violin vs Modern Violins

Check out the results of a competition comparing great modern new fiddles to Stradivarius. You may be surprised :-)

Read all about it here.

Rare violins play starring role in concert

My new store

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