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December 27, 2019

Michelle – Fritto Misto

I have a confession to make. I wrote this tune while I was in Harlaxton, England for a semester in college. Harlaxton Village is near Grantham Lincolnshire and University of […]

Article by Colin Wilson / Videos / cellist, cello, cello and violin, daniel delaney, duet, duo, fiddle, fritto misto, Michelle, tune, video, violin, violin and cello Leave a Comment

September 25, 2019

Safety Concert – Fritto Misto

Fritto Misto will be the second act in a three-band slate for Citizens for a Safe Loveland’s Safety Concert with Whitewater Ramble Bluegrass headlining, a band that plays “High Octane Rocky Mountain […]

Article by Vi Wickam / cello, citizens, Concert, duet, duo, fritto, gressiwick, Loveland, misto, safe, safety, String, violin Leave a Comment

September 23, 2019

Sandy Boys – Fritto Misto

Sandy Boys is a classic old-time fiddle tune. I originally learned it from Steve Eulberg and it sure is fun playing it with Daniel too!

Article by Vi Wickam / Videos / cellist, cello, dan delaney, daniel delaney, duet, duo, fritto, misto, sandy boys, violin 2 Comments

March 5, 2019

Improvising in Fiddle Tunes – Intro – Lesson 1

Improvising in Fiddle Tunes - Intro

This is the first video in a lesson series for the fiddle called Improvising in Fiddle Tunes. Enjoy this FREE lesson, and go to https://www.myTalentForge.com to find the rest of […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling, Workshops / fiddle, improvising, improvising in fiddle tunes, intermediate fiddle lesson, key of D, soldier's joy, vi wickam, violin 6 Comments

February 14, 2019

How To Read Sheet Music – Lesson 2 – Quick Tip

How to Read Sheet Music - Lesson 2 - Quick Practice Tip

[The song I play at the beginning of this Quick Tip is called Randall’s Hornpipe. from my Fiddle Tune a Day Series.] Hi, I’m Vi Wickam here, with another myTalentForge.com […]

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February 7, 2019

How To Read Sheet Music – Quick Practice Tip

How To Read Sheet Music - Quick Practice Tip

  [The song I play at the beginning of this Quick Tip is called Nymrod Hornpipe from my Fiddle Tune a Day Series.] Hi I’m Vi Wickam. And this is […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Quick Tips / fiddle, free music lesson, how to read sheet music, nymrod hornpipe, quick practice tip, quick tip, string instruments, vi wickam, violin Leave a Comment

January 17, 2019

The Pesky Violin Hickey Tip #2 – Quick Tip

The Pesky Violin Hickey Tip #2 - Quick Practice Tip

Watch Tip #1 of The Violin Hickey here. Hi I’m Vi Wickam and this is your Quick Tip of the Week, from myTalentForge.com. Last week we talked about the dreaded […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Quick Tips / cleaning your instrument, fiddle, free music lesson, myTalentForge, quick practice tip, quick tip, vi wickam, viola, violin, violin hickey Leave a Comment

January 15, 2019

How to Tune Your Violin

How-To-Tune-Your-Violin

Hi I’m Vi Wickam with myTalentForge.com. Here’s a lesson for you on how to tune your violin or your fiddle- depending on what you call it! Same instrument! Here’s my […]

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December 18, 2018

Carol of the Bells – Vi Wickam and Friends, Ft Naomi Sherman & Jephta Bernstein – Rialto Theater 2018

Christmas Concert 2018

This is a recording of Carol of the Bells, featuring Jephta Bernstein and her daughter Naomi Sherman, from the 4th Annual Vi Wickam and Friends Christmas Show at the Rialto […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Colorado Music, Fiddling, Videos / carol of the bells, Christmas, christmas carols, christmas concert, fiddle, live music, vi wickam, violin Leave a Comment

January 12, 2018

Turn Your Fiddle Into a Train – Quick Practice Tip

Turn Your Fiddle Into a Train - Quick Practice Tip

Hi I’m Vi Wickam and this is a myTalentForge Quick Tip of the Week. Some of you have wanted to know, “How do I make my fiddle sound like a […]

Article by Vi Wickam / Quick Tips / any level, fiddle, quick practice tip, quick tip, turn your fiddle into a violin, violin Leave a Comment

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