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January 29, 2014

Violin or Fiddle: What’s the Difference Between Fiddle and Violin

The difference between fiddle and violin

What’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle? This is a question that I am asked at every gig I play. It is also a question that there are […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling, Musings, Videos / difference, fiddle, fiddler, violin, violinist 66 Comments

September 22, 2012

Benny and Bea’s Waltz – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 249

Junior Marriott was the first fiddler who I heard play Benny and Bee’s Waltz and he played it beautifully. I was judging a fiddle contest that he played it in, […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddle Tune a Day, Fiddling, Videos / fiddle tune, fiddler, marriott, Waltz 12 Comments

February 6, 2012

Polly (Metric) Put the Kettle On

This is a video of Fiddler, Sandra Wong, and Tabla player, Ty Burhoe, at a house concert in Fort Collins, CO. It was a great concert, and it’s always fun […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling, Videos / Concert, fiddler, Metric, Music, player, sandra wong, tabla player, traditional music, ty burhoe Leave a Comment

January 3, 2012

Sally Johnson – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 3

The 3rd edition of Fiddle Tune a day is a special treat. Since I happened to be in Colorado Springs, I was fortunate that my friend, and amazing Fiddler, Tony […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddle Tune a Day, Fiddling, Videos / edition, fiddle tune, fiddler, guitar, jamming, sally johnson, Style, texas style, wickam 18 Comments

January 1, 2012

Arkansas Traveler: Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 1

A Journey Begins This is the first day of my Fiddle tune of the day project. For the next year, I will be posting one new fiddle tune to YouTube […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddle Tune a Day, Fiddling, Videos / accompanist, arkansas traveler, Day, fiddle, fiddle tune, fiddler, Journey, post, series, tunes 41 Comments

November 24, 2010

Gardenia Waltz

One of the prettiest waltzes I know, and one of the hardest to play well, Gardenia waltz was written by the amazing Texas swing fiddler Johnny Gimble.

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling, Music, Videos / fiddler, Gardenia, gardenia waltz, johnny gimble, prettiest, Swing, texas swing, Waltz, waltzes Leave a Comment

October 24, 2010

Durang’s Hornpipe – Bobby Taylor

Bobby Taylor, West Virginia fiddler plays Durang’s Hornpipe with some amazing bouncing bow work! Recorded at the Western Open Fiddle Contest. Posted via email from Vi Wickam’s posterous

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October 24, 2010

Boil The Cabbage Down – Bobby Taylor

West Virginia fiddler, Bobby Taylor, plays Boil The Cabbage Down at the Western Open Fiddling Championships in Red Bluff, CA. 

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June 23, 2010

The Difference between a Violin and a Fiddle

I had the pleasure of being chosen to speak on the difference between a violin and a fiddle at Ignite Fort Collins #5. What IS the difference between a violin […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling, Videos / beer, difference, fiddle, fiddler, Ignite, slouch, violin, violinists, Watch 2 Comments

February 19, 2010

$5 Fiddle Workshop – Twin Fiddling

Announcing a new Meetup for Fort Collins Traditional Music! Please send this on to anyone who you think would enjoy attending. Topic: Twin Fiddling Fun — Learn to play harmony […]

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