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oleman
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10/15/2003 | posted: 10/15/2003 at 9:58:06 AM ET
hello, i guess i'm going through my third childhood. done been through my second. i'm trying to learn to play the fiddle in my old age. am i too old? i am going to try to find someone that will give me lessons but right now i'm trying to teach myself. i can't seem to be able to keep from touching more than one string with my note fingers. is there a secret to doing this? and is there a way to mark lines on the finger board for breaks in notes? as you can see, i'm new at this. no music history other than piano lessons back in my childhood.
thanks for any answers,
the oleman
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hornBME
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10/14/2003 | posted: 10/16/2003 at 3:03:09 AM ET
No one is EVER too old to start learning! Music or anything else for that matter. I'm a French horn player so can't help you too much with the string issues, but I just wanted to say that even with no music history or theory you will still be able to play. Find yourself a good teacher-->if you have a university around near you, there's a wealth of resources there. I'm myself am a college student and many of my freinds teach lessons for extra money. Students at that level will be able to help you. Just keep your desire to play and practice what you can, and soon you'll be doing just fine!
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 angm8
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10/22/2003 | posted: 10/22/2003 at 9:15:10 PM ET
I have been playing violin for over 10 years now. I learned by putting tapes on the violin where the fingers are supposed to go. My recommendation is to stop by your local music store (violin, cello, classical instruments) and ask them to put tapes on for you. They should aslo have listings of teachers there. Also, try contacting your local university, they always have students that are willing to give lessons.
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| posted: 10/30/2003 at 3:55:03 PM ET
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hello, i guess i'm going through my third childhood. done been through my second. i'm trying to learn to play the fiddle in my old age. am i too old? i am going to try to find someone that will give me lessons but right now i'm trying to teach myself. i can't seem to be able to keep from touching more than one string with my note fingers. is there a secret to doing this? and is there a way to mark lines on the finger board for breaks in notes? as you can see, i'm new at this. no music history other than piano lessons back in my childhood.
thanks for any answers,
the oleman
It can be difficult especially if you have thick fingers to play a violin/fiddle given its slim neck profile and fingerboard unless you can get one custom made to fit your fingers, which I am not sure about on a violin/fiddle. For now keep your fingernails well trimmed and develop calluses on the tips of your fingers which will help. You are fingering with the tips of your fingers, correct. If you are still learning on you own I recommend good methods books and a video/s. Here are some helpful links...
Hal Leonard
Mel Bay
These guys are great, e-mail them questions..
Folk of the Wood
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Ocean
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8/12/2006 | posted: 8/12/2006 at 8:24:02 PM ET
hmmm...i am browsing through the message board...but seeing the date to this message- i may be too late...i too am learning to play the violin (but fiddle is what i really want to learn)...anyhow i was told i have "wide fingers"... which i know- so try playing also on sides of the tips of your fingers...
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