Tag Archives: fiddle

On a Better Note…

My last entry about my fiddle frustrations probably seemed pretty down.  Fortunately, I’m in a little better mood since I’ve been ignoring the fiddle for a couple weeks or so, focusing on sewing my stays. The stays have been a … Continue reading

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Sour Notes

Since I wouldn’t be able to get the fabric I needed two weeks ago, I thought I would spend more time focusing on my fiddle before the mad sewing rush started back up.  I thought I was doing well enough … Continue reading

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Fiddle Update

I thought I would do a quick fiddle update — a little time has passed since my fiddle goals entry.  It’s given me some time to get used to the new bridge and break in the new strings. I seem … Continue reading

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Fiddle Goals and Plans

I recently did a three-part series introducing some fiddles I’ve played, along with an explanation of some of the struggles and frustrations I’ve dealt with so far over the years.  I thought it would be an interesting way to bring … Continue reading

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Fiddle Introduction: Part III, P. Fiddle

Two fiddles, two bows, and a few strings later, I was starting to really question continuing with this.  It really wasn’t lack of practice — I actually had to force myself to stop playing so much since I would play … Continue reading

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Fiddle Introductions: Part II, T. Fiddle

As I mentioned in my first entry, Aisling was no longer working out for me.  I didn’t want to go through a lot of money and trouble to find those “perfect” strings, because I had a feeling no matter what … Continue reading

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Fiddle Introductions: Part I, Aisling

Since I don’t want this page or blog to be solely about sewing, I thought I’d kick off the music entries with one about my fiddle. Meet Aisling, named by a friend when I asked what I should name her.  … Continue reading

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