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LEARN TO PLAY THE VIOLIN FOR FREE!

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Upon receiving a brand new violin from the internet or local retail store,
chances are you need to set or move the bridge in the right location and
position and tune your violin up from almost or complete loose. Learning to
easily set up a violin with loose or new strings will make all kind of jobs much
easier. Don’t be afraid to work on your instrument. The more you do it the
easier it becomes. When changing a whole set of strings, simply loosen, remove,
change and re-tune one string at a time.

 * Arrange a stable working surface with a soft cover such as a large towel.
 * Make sure the center of the bridges feet line up with the inside f-hole
   notches.
 * While looking over the violin, insure that the strings are centered over the
   fingerboard by lifting and sliding the bridge to the right or left
   accordingly.
 * Constantly check that the bridge is not leaning too far forward or backwards.
 * Keeping the bridge at a slight back angle will insure that the strings do not
   pull the bridge over and even risk snapping.
 * Tune each string one by one while controlling the angle of the bridge.
 * Tightening one string will change the pitch of another requiring you to tune
   over and over between the different strings.
 * Remember to frequently check the bridges angle.

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HOW DO YOU STAY MOTIVATED?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Fiddlerman

It can be tempting to neglect your instrument and do something more enjoyable
for the moment such as watching a movie, hanging out on Facebook, playing online
games, or perhaps taking an unnecessary nap. Here are a few tips to help you
stay motivated.

 * Leave your instrument out in plain sight.
 * Listen to great music and performances.
 * Read through new pieces of music.
 * Find play along recordings or music to jam with.
 * Plan a performance.
 * Find a friend to play duets with.
 * Find musicians to motivate you on a forum or other social network.
 * Enroll in a competition.
 * Plan a chamber music party or jam session.
 * Record yourself.
 * Join a community orchestra.
 * Find friends with mutual interests.
 * Set specific goals for your instrument.
 * Get a teacher. If you don’t have time for lessons every week, maybe every
   other week.


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   MouseMonday, Feb 26. 2024 04:11 PM
   
   
   Stringy is still looking for a few bars:
   https://fiddlerman.com/forum/start-your-own-project-here/fiddlerman-jig/page-6/#p138895
   [reply]
   
   MouseSunday, Feb 25. 2024 07:29 PM
   
   
   Alison, I see you are logged in. I created the post about drones for you in
   learning:
   https://fiddlerman.com/forum/learning-to-play/questioning-if-the-drones-are-flat/#p138878
   [reply]
   
   ELCBKSunday, Feb 25. 2024 07:14 PM
   
   
   Sorry Alison, I see you already started a discussion!
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   ELCBKSunday, Feb 25. 2024 06:41 PM
   
   
   For Alison – You are better off starting a discussion in the forum. The piano
   may not be in tune, you might be hearing more than the drone fundamental…
   [reply]
   
   AlisonSunday, Feb 25. 2024 04:07 PM
   
   
   I’ve been practicing diligently with your drones — and I notice that I’m
   always a bit flat when playing with piano. So I checked, and your A drones is
   just a bit below 440. Is there a way to change this?
   [reply]
   
   MouseWednesday, Feb 21. 2024 08:32 AM
   
   
   What are your thoughts in scratches. Strabo topic:
   https://fiddlerman.com/forum/life-as-a-musician/scratches/#p138794
   [reply]
   
   MouseMonday, Feb 19. 2024 01:49 PM
   
   
   New Version of Moon Over the Ruined Castle, post 457, different
   key:https://fiddlerman.com/forum/forum-members-blogs/creating-lessons-to-follow/page-23/#p138773
   [reply]
   
   MouseSaturday, Feb 17. 2024 12:58 PM
   
   
   If posting a notice for an upcoming event, best to start a new topic rather
   than update the topic thread from a year ago. Dates get confused and topic
   titles get confusing. It is a new topic. Thanks
   [reply]
   
   MouseTuesday, Feb 13. 2024 12:56 PM
   
   
   Panda-P did “You Are My SunshineL with guitar and violin 4/20/2014
   https://fiddlerman.com/forum/breakroom/this-is-not-completely-violin-either/#p138648
   [reply]
   
   MouseMonday, Feb 12. 2024 02:37 PM
   
   
   New member article written by Mouse about Member Blogs as a learning tool
   https://fiddlerman.com/2024/02/blogs/
   [reply]
   
   
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