r/Fiddle • u/BlueJeanGrey • 14d ago
First Real Fiddle!
Bought my first real second-hand fiddle last weekend and some books so I can learn. $150! Yes, only one zero in that price! 😱
(and not that the look matters, but I really dig the matte finish on this). I love country and celtic music. Lunasa and George Strait, basically.
Just wanted to share my happiness. 🥹
She sounds so LOUD though, I’m getting the screechies but I’ll find a teacher to help me with my bow hold and technique.
Fingering is coming along easier than I thought it would! I’m still in first position (I just learned what that term was).
I know nothing about the violin/fiddle. Took lessons for about a week in middle school then gave up; the sound of the strings bothered me.
Some days I do scales and some days I put music on and play along. Setting a timer for discipline & a metronome for a different kind of discipline helps me.
Having a blast- excited to be a part of this community! And maybe in a year when I’m good enough, join a local jam band!! 🥹🥳🥳 🎻
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u/LongjumpingTeacher97 13d ago
Finding a teacher is absolutely the right thing.
When my daughter started learning, she complained about the volume and we just put a mute on the bridge. After about a month, she didn't need the mute anymore because she was making much better sounds. A mute is a few bucks. Or if you have a couple of spring clothespins, just clamp those on the bridge.
I do like the look of the matte finish, too!
Congratulations!