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Added to the running list of requests! Cheers!

Added to the request list…this seems like a good one to pitch to Hanneke for her next recording session. Thanks!

Hi, Gayle.

That sounds like no fun at all. I would second Roland’s suggestion regarding the PT…stretching is really important even when not recovering from an injury – I’d say it’s even more important for you right now. All the best in your recovery!!

HI Gayle, I’ve never had that specific problem but plenty of others over the years. My only suggestion is to follow the advice of your PT experts to get back up to full strength and do the exercises they recommend. If you have some bowing exercises you’ve done in the past you can add those in as your strength returns, or tune in to the Tutorials…[Read more]

Hi Brians, Hey that’s great information for players that actually need a larger instrument since they have larger body frames and sizes/tastes. Also great tips which is super for knowing the potential challenges of playing such an instrument. Thanks for posting on the thread! Roland Forum Moderator

There are French made violins that are bigger than what most would consider to be “standard” dimensioned violins. Many are built by the JTL Company and they might do the trick for your students. That said, those violins will have a whole list of other issues to consider before buying one: They will sound different, may have intonation cha…[Read more]

Hi again, Kate.

Here is Joys of Quebec.

Enjoy!!

C

Hi again, Levins.

Here is Cairo Waltz. Enjoy!!

C

Hi, Andrea.

A typical 5-string Fiddle is a regular 4/4 body with a slightly wider neck to accommodate the extra string. There are some 5-string violas, but the tone of these instruments is generally different/lower than a standard fiddle. Best of luck as you search…make sure to play before you purchase as it’s the rare box that includes b…[Read more]

Casey, are 5 string fiddles typically still 4/4 fiddle size, or are they larger? I’ve promised myself that if I practice hard and improve I can get myself a 5 string one day. I used to play viola so I miss that C string.

Andrea

Hi, Laura.

I’ve always played a standard 4/4 size violin and haven’t really run into other folks who strung up a viola as a fiddle due to concerns that a 4/4 size box is too small. There are quite a few taller folks out there playing standard sizes…The only item I’ve remarked is that players with longer necks generally end up with a talle…[Read more]

Hi, Natty. Yes – I’d like to cut some swing style lessons for the project…that’s a great genre. I’m getting ready to start recording again here soon, but I have a bunch of waltzes and bluegrass-type stuff in mind for that…I hope to have time to cut that style in the future…might be easiest to just bring in an instructor from that…[Read more]

HI Natty, thanks for the feedback . I’ll certainly pass that idea on to Casey although I bet he has thought of that and it might already be in the Big Plan. However in the meantime Casey has some Tune of Choice tunes in his lessons that are Rags and often times they are played swing style. You might try a few of those out and and I will pass your…[Read more]

I enjoy the site, but not much call here in Montana for Quebecois style. I was wondering if you have considered teaching some Western Swing—Bob Wills, Spade Cooley, etc. would be fun to learn. Thanks.