• margaret Olscamp posted a new activity comment 3 years, 6 months ago

    What a wonderful article. Thank you.

    • This is a comment / question I have a really old fiddle that was given to me it has geared tuners on it is fully intact but fragile wood not play it but was played alot during its younger years finger board has dips on it from being played so much for a very long time anyway was just wandering if you’ve ever seen or heard of one set up with geared tuners

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        I don’t know why you are asking me about this. Did you hit the wrong reply button? in any case, what I do know is that my Best Buddy installed a set of geared tuners on a cheap violin about ten years ago. He purchased the product from George Hienyl ( or Heinyl – I’m not sure of the correct spelling). Apparently there were several types of…[Read more]

  • margaret Olscamp posted a new activity comment 3 years, 7 months ago

    Hi Brenda,
    Nice to meet you. I also have been working my way through the beginner lessons and have found so many little gems here. My best Buddy tells me I’m already sounding better after only a few weeks. He’s been playing music (guitar) for over 50 years so I’m pleased with his words. Best of all I love this new musical me.
    Margaret Sharon

      • Nice to meet you as well… I hope your practice is coming along. I am having so much fun discovering all the wonderful lessons and additions that are available.
      • I finally found the Circle be Unbroken lesson. Even better I discovered Mairi’s Wedding. There are so many sweet surprises I’ve found here so far.

      • Greetings. That was lovely. Thank you for sharing. I’m new here, working on 1.4. I’ve not yet come across that particular tune in a fiddled lesson. Of course I’m familiar with it because it’s a favourite at a yearly music/camping get together I attend in Nova Scotia, Canada. I’m from New Brunswick by the way.

      • margaret Olscamp posted an update in the group Group logo of Beginner GroupBeginner Group 3 years, 7 months ago

        Me, wondering I guess. seems this group has been going for 10 months but I don’t see anything indicating that a group practice was ever held.

      • I have found the teacher I’ve been looking for. This site is amazing.


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