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Richfiddle,
Thanks for your question. I have not tested a Vidami Blue control pedal. However, company info and independent reviews show it works great with YouTube videos. As you are probably aware, edited versions of fiddlevideo.com content are plentiful on YouTube. In fact, YouTube is one of the most common paths to fiddlevideo. There is…[Read more]

I am so glad you did this. It is a difficult experience to play in front of an audience. But I think everybody needs to do it once. Winning is great, but the experience is very good for the growth in playing.

Scotty Stoneman
Bobby Hicks
Byron Berline
Stuart Duncan
Kenny Baker
Natalie MacMaster
Michael Cleveland
Rickie Simpkins
Johnny Gimble
& countless others

Well George, I was even happy with the youth group whom some played circles around me. That’s great news for our chosen passion.

Roger,
You’re my hero! Excellent news on the contest and congratulations on the top 5 finish.
I have been torturing myself with regards to fiddle contests the last couple of years.
I keep making excuses as to why I can’t/don’t enter one. We even have age handicapped contest I could pursue.

But you had the courage to jump in there! That’…[Read more]

I just listened to this. Enjoyed immensley. After watching & listening, I’m considering selling my D28, getting an F hole Gibson and going back to guitar and trying to play like Peter. Wouldn’t have to worry about intonation anymore.

Only kidding… I love playing the fiddle. Very nicely done, Casey & Peter.

Hi George,

Learning one tune at a time sounds like a great plan for me too – i’m flittering around like a butterfly with tunes… i’m so new to learning and finding the technique lessons the bees knees!

Regards,
Anna

Swannae,
Welcome to the site. Tons of great info and great teachers. I find myself focusing in one area for a time. After I’ve learned a tune or technique I go out and explore other areas and I’m blown away at the amount of content here.
Also, cool that people from around the world are here.
Best wishes,
George

Hey amazing fiddlers,

I am practicing and learning the violin in New Zealand – stoked to be here – such a great site of cool tunes and fun Teachers

Many thanks!

Hi, Greg & Tim. Short link to Hanneke’s composition is here. All the best.

C

Tim,
Fortunately for you, Kevin Burke is a favorite here on the site.
It’s always been hard for me to wrap my head around the fact he lives in Portland Oregon.
I’ve been able to see him a bunch of times. He’s a gentle soul.
George
Moderator

When I bought my first violin, my mum gave me two cassettes: If the Cap Fits by Kevin Burke and Traditional Music of Ireland by Kathleen Collins. I won’t say that these two are my favourites, as there so many brilliant players, but the influence of these two players in particular on what I play, and how I try to play, is huge.

Think a big shout out to Josephine Keegan for her wonderful Irish trad playing. Loving Kevin Burke’s effortless style,,,very inspirational!

Hi All

Martin here from Northwich, Cheshire but origonally from Newry, Northern Ireland.

Yes, I think that’s it. Thank you Tim!
Greg