Fiddle World

For Fiddlers And Their Fans

Our goal is to help you increase your own skill level and enjoyment of this fine art

Some Rules

Let's keep this place nice and tidy!

1. no bashing. we are all learning here. if you bash someone, you're out.
2. no selling stuff or spamming. if you spam you're out
3. be nice. life is short
4. have fun. post lots of stuff and share what you like.
5. be welcome. we're glad to have you!

Welcome to the Fiddle World

The Fiddle World is under new management! We hope to usher in a new era of learning and generosity. Please enjoy the site and share it with your friends!

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We will be listing some changes here:

1. If you want to upload a profile picture, go to "Settings" in the top right of the main page; click the "choose file" button, search your hard drive for a picture and click save.

2. You are free to modify your layout, color, design and profile pages.

3. Invite your friends

4. Photos have to be approved. Post as many as you like, but be patient while they are moderated (for copyright/privacy). Thanks!

5. One of our members has created a group page on Miio.com. Join here: www.miio.com/FiddleWorld

Blog Posts

Adam R Sweet

It's nice to see the site growing and people coming back!

Emily and I are very pleased so far with the traffic on the Fiddle World. Rob is doing a good job, don't you think? Happy to see so many people coming back and rekindling what was a really special place for beginners and celtic fiddlers.


Welcome back everyone!

Posted by Adam R Sweet on July 29, 2010 at 8:36am

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irto anna marai, Lavon Nobert, chris park and 3 more joined Fiddle World
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Sean and Jeff - here's a truce story: After a couple of months with my classical teacher, my Irish fiddler teacher said "You sure are playing better lately!" and a huge compliment on an air I played when he said "You have a very good tone." So yea…
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I found that it is 'Minor Swing' by Django Reinhart. The base music is nothing like she is playing. She takes a nice song, and makes it great! I'd love to get her music to learn this one. I figure at my age, I'd have about enough life left to at lea…
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Pretty much what Mary Margaret said. Acquiring sound basic technique which is what a classical teacher should give you is going to make it easier to play whatever style you want in the long run.
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George Shepherd gave a gift to Jessica
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Sean Harrison and Jessica joined FW's group
Any acoustic music from the usual Celtic areas of Europe and GB that influenced Canadian and North American dance music.
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Sean Harrison, Don Shanley and 2 other members joined FW's group
Beginners group is for new fiddlers that are learning and want to exchange information, tips and technique!
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FW left a comment for chris park
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Sorry I can't answer your question re: O'Connor's violin method BUT - I play Irish fiddle and take lessons from an Irish fiddler. If you want personal lessons, surely it seems like there would be someone in your vicinity that you help you play in yo…
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Jeff Tallant

Mark O'Conner's new violin method 3 Replies

 I’ve only been playing for 18 months and had a couple of teachers. These teachers guided me through a couple basics and then sent me on my way. I’ve asked these guys if they would recommend me takin…

Started by Jeff Tallant in Playing The Fiddle. Last reply by Mary Margaret 2 hours ago.

Sean Harrison

Advice on buying a second fiddle please 6 Replies

I only own the one fiddle which I inherited from my grandfather. It's absolutely lovely and worth about £2k according to its latest valuation. I'm thinking about buying a cheaper one for taking on ca…

Started by Sean Harrison in Fiddle Reviews & Shopping Advice. Last reply by Nancy TH 12 hours ago.

Nancy TH

Quebecois

Hi everyone--I'm happy to be back. Would like to hear from anyone out there who shares my love of Quebecois fiddling. Would love to hear from any and all. What are your favorite tunes? What medleys d…

Started by Nancy TH in Playing The Fiddle 12 hours ago.

George Shepherd

Ruby Jane - What a Friend we Have in Jesus -Double Stops

Ruby Jane does an excellent rendition of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." I can't make out what double stops she is using and would like to learn them. Can anybody help with this one?Thanks.

Started by George Shepherd in Playing The Fiddle Jul 27.

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