47 year old learning the fiddle for the first time-Aug., 01 2010.wmv

47 year old learning fiddle for the first time. An exciting hobby, once I work out the sqeaks. Over time I hope to clean up and articulate the notes better.

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• buckey
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[p756]

All of you that have commented on this page are too kind. Thank you very much. However, the one responsible for teaching me the basics is jay buckey. His online music lessons gave me the confidence to learn. Each lesson was simple, and straight forward.

[p756]

Practice, practice, practice. You'll be up and running sooner than you think.

[p756]

Thank you. I could use some advice on the easiest way to use my wrist and to keep the bow perpendicular.

[p756]

You can purchase the fret markers on Ebay, they are called, "Dont Fret". They are self adhesive,and instructions are included. You should be able to apply them to your violin in a few minutes after reviewing the instructions.

[p756]

Thank you all so much for the compliments. It really inspires me to do more and become better. You are all so kind.

[usmin1996]

the colored lines make it look like violin hero

[p756]

@usmin1996 I use the "Dont Fret" sticker so that I can locate my finger positions on each note. It is a good tool for beginers. Thanx.

[anonymuis]

I first thought i was too old. I just turned 30 n have just been playing for almost 4 months now but i play pieces from bach, paganini, beethoven, handel, etc and i also transcribe music for violin. i use no tape on my violin and i dont even look at my fingerboard during playing. So, WHAT IS OLD?!? It's ur passion thats important!

[slashundone]

Playing the violin as a hobby is good since there is no pressure to compete... whenever you think you're too old to learn something but still would love to: "You still should, it's never too late"

[banjotuna]

grate job man. play meny things but fiddle is one i dont. i would like to get in to it. keep it up

[pabloww]

Nice video, good info man! im 20 and about to buy a violin to learn by myself too

[JacobsOompa]

FANTASTIC VIDEO and testament that ANYONE at ANY AGE can learn.....I am 61 and just bought my first mandolin....I already have a beautiful 5 string banjo, upright piano I play mostly and also I play autoharp...and I have a new fiddle and have been SCARED of it LOL...you make it seem EASY and I will get it out and dust it off and get busy.....Thanks so much...You are VERY ENCOURAGING.....God Bless and Good Job...

Ken from Orlando, Fl

[milstein91]

@anonymuis yeah but one says paganini says the most difficult stuff in the violin

[anonymuis]

@milstein91 as u know that paganini hadn't only composed 24 caprices, i didn't say i could play 24 caprices *LOL*

[007flyguy1]

Good job but I think you need to practice better bow technique

[MrAaront97]

Keep practicing but learn intonation and bow technique before moving on to vibrato. It's a more advanced technique and you should learn that later when you have intonation and bow technique. I've been playing for four years and still have to work on it from time to time but keep at in and you'll have it in no time

Good luck