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May 12, 2012

Fiddle Tune a Day

Last October, I was inspired to make a go at the National Fiddle Contest in Weiser, ID. I haven’t been to Weiser since 2002, and if I’m going to make the trek, I want to make it worth my while.

So, I started thinking about what can I do to make sure that I am prepared for the contest when I go. I could prepare my rounds ahead of time. I can get my body in good condition. I really need to practice daily, and, I can have some top notch fiddlers coach me along the way.

From my need to practice daily, and my habit of not practicing daily came my inspiration for fiddle tune a day. I thought it would be a great way to force me to get my fiddle out every day to play. It would stretch my fiddling ability and get me out of my comfort zone by making me learn a few new tunes, AND, it would push me outside of my comfort zone with the public, putting me out in front of the public every day – whether I feel good or not, whether I want to or not, and whether I was happy with my playing or not.

In December I committed to take on the Fiddle Tune a Day project, and January 1 seemed like a great day to start. So, for the year of 2012, I will be posting a new fiddle tune online on youtube, and on my website right here. You can also signup to get fiddle tune a day in your email. (In the right hand sidebar.)

There you have it, the story of Fiddle Tune a Day has just begun. Tune in daily and join me in the journey!

 

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Comments

  1. Peggy Gay says

    June 7, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    Vi,
    I would like to hear The Lover’s Waltz as a fiddle tune of the day. I would especially like it if it was the fiddle tune for June 27th. That day will me my husband & my 20th wedding anniversary.
    Thanks,
    Peggy

    Reply
    • Vi says

      June 7, 2012 at 7:16 pm

      Hi Peggy,

      You’re in luck! I already recorded it:
      https://www.vithefiddler.com/lovers-waltz-fiddle-tune-a-day-day-121/

      Reply
  2. Jack Evans says

    October 1, 2012 at 10:07 am

    Vi-

    Thanks for playing at Old Town Sq in Ft. Collins. The wife and I enjoyed it! I was wondering if you know the song “The Rowan Oak” Thanks Again

    Reply
    • Vi says

      October 2, 2012 at 6:50 am

      You’re welcome Jack. The Rowan Oak isn’t a tune I’m familiar with, but I will add it to my list of tunes that I don’t know and may end up playing for my fiddle tune a day project. Thanks for tuning in!

      Vi

      Reply
  3. Mike Koenig says

    October 18, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Vi,
    You will do very well at Weiser.
    I have really enjoyed receiving your Fiddle-Tune-A-Day ditties everyday by email. Your enthusiasm and inspired playing have kept me playing and improving every day on my fiddle and mandolin. For me it’s going on two years since I undertook simultaneously learning both instruments. The many hours and days I have put in “in the Woodshed” really have paid off and I am very, very happy and proud of my progress. I have a long way to go, but I am truly enjoying my musical journey.
    Thanks!!!
    Mike – Racine, WI

    Reply
    • Vi says

      October 18, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks Mike. I have an awesome project I’m already working on that will be following fiddle tune a day. It is be a music instruction project. Stay tuned.

      Reply
  4. Sandra Larimore says

    April 12, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    Hello Vi – See you in Douglas tomorrow?

    Reply
    • Vi Wickam says

      May 21, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      Not this tomorrow, but that tomorrow. 🙂 I missed this comment until now.

      Reply
  5. Vi Wickam says

    May 21, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    Not this tomorrow, but that tomorrow. 🙂 I missed this comment until now.

    Reply
  6. Vi Wickam says

    May 21, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    Not this tomorrow, but that tomorrow. 🙂 I missed this comment until now.

    Reply
  7. Niels says

    September 22, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I’m loving these! I picked up the violin after 13 years of not playing, and wanting to start learning Irish songs, partially because my partner is from Ireland and partially because some of the best violin music comes from Ireland (personal opinion) I have found your fiddle tune a day videos a very good reference point! And also sometimes a little depression as I am nowhere near there yet 😉

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Vi Wickam says

      September 23, 2013 at 9:34 am

      Thanks Niels. I’m say glad you are enjoying Fiddle Tune a Day. Keep practicing. AND, if you are interested, my new project is http://www.myTalentForge.com, an online music school featuring some of the best musician teachers in the US.

      Reply
  8. Doug Morash says

    November 15, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    great music

    Reply
    • Vi Wickam says

      November 18, 2013 at 9:25 am

      Thanks, Doug!

      Reply
  9. Vi Wickam says

    December 26, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    Thanks, Doug!

    Reply
  10. Kristi Rorrer Nelson says

    January 15, 2014 at 9:44 am

    Hello. I have a question. Do you sell each 'tune for the day' as a digital download? I would like to buy some songs and download them to my computer. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Vi Wickam says

      January 16, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Hi Kristi,

      I’m working on this. It’s going to require a lot of work for me to make it happen, but I’m committed to getting it done this year. If you signup for my blog or fiddle tune a day, you will get notified as they are completed.

      Thanks,
      Vi

      Reply
  11. Patricia Emily Foley-Sheahan says

    April 10, 2014 at 1:22 am

    Great tunes.

    Reply
  12. Vi Wickam says

    April 11, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks, Patricia. I hope you are enjoying them.

    Reply
  13. Vi Wickam says

    April 11, 2014 at 7:23 pm

    Thanks, Patricia. I hope you are enjoying them.

    Reply
  14. Vi Wickam says

    April 11, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Hi Kristi, I am working on getting them all prepared as digital downloads. I will put out a blog post announcing them when it's done. If you signup for my blog, you will get a notification when I get it finished.

    Reply
  15. Vi Wickam says

    April 11, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    Hi Kristi, I am working on getting them all prepared as digital downloads. I will put out a blog post announcing them when it's done. If you signup for my blog, you will get a notification when I get it finished.

    Reply
  16. Rob says

    May 11, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    I’m a self taught fiddler who always does better with an irish fiddle piece when I hear/see someone else play it. I had been working on the Swallowtail Jig for a while and after seeing you play it my tempo and voicing immediately took an evolutionary step. Lovin them irish jigs! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Vi Wickam says

      May 13, 2014 at 9:00 am

      That’s great, Rob! I’m glad you learned something new, and that I was able to help you in your musical journey.

      Reply
  17. Lois Guptill says

    June 23, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Loved seeing you and hearing your wonderful music every day in Fiddle Camp! Already looking forward to the National Old Time Fiddle Festival in Weiser for 2015.

    Reply
  18. Vi Wickam says

    June 25, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Thanks Lois. Likewise! Keep in fiddle touch!

    Reply
  19. Charles Pool says

    July 22, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    Fiddle playing with a backup musician is a little like dating and marriage. Since my 'band' split up I sort of stopped playing. I've been looking at my fiddle in the case for a long time and thinking about playing again. Your fiddle tune a day is inspiring. But I need a plan of attack so I'm getting your Fast Fiddle FItness and Music Scales e-books to start with some focus instead of random tune playing. As a string player, I've never really had a plan to warm up or cool down. Just playing through tunes can only improve your technique in a random sort of way. Thanks for making these excellent books affordable. I look forward getting in 'fit as a fiddle' shape again soon. Thanks.

    Reply
  20. Vi Wickam says

    July 28, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    That's fantastic, Charles. I'm so excited to hear that I inspired you to pick it back up. Don't overdo your practice as you get started again. Let your body tell you when you need a break, and never practice more than 45 minutes or so at a sitting. Blessings on your new adventure!
    Vi

    Reply
  21. Rose McGee says

    August 4, 2014 at 2:09 am

    I look forward to adapting these tunes to my dulcimer

    Reply
  22. Vi Wickam says

    August 6, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    That's fantastic, Rose. If you need help, Steve Eulberg has put a number of tunes on his Dulcimer teaching website, DulcimerCrossing.

    Reply

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