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Fiddle Highlights

Featured Violin Recordings:

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String Sisters - LIVE
2009 - Top female fiddlers from the Celtic and Scandinavian traditions gather for a one-time show at Glasgow's annual Celtic Connections Festival. Featuring Annbjorg Lien, Catriona MacDonald, ..more...
#COMPASS-CD4520 CD .. $14.95
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Garrett, Jeremy - I AM A STRANGER
2009 -- The fiddler with the Infamous Stringdusters steps out in his first solo album! Originals and songs from Hank Thompson, Jeff White, U2 and more; with Dennis Crouch, Jamie Dailey, Julie ..more...
#SUGA-CD4054 CD .. $14.95
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Anderson, Paul - HOME AND BEAUTY
2008 - Scottish traditional fiddler / composer's compilation release is culled from solo albums released between 1993 and 2004. The mix contains classic numbers and his own material. Guests ..more...
#TRAX-CD0340 CD .. $15.95
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Featured Violin Books:

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STEPHANE GRAPPELLI - GYPSY JAZZ VIOLIN by Tim Kliphuis
New! Book/CD set. Teaches Gypsy Jazz violin in the style of Stephane Grappelli. Have you listened to Grappelli's solos thinking "I wish I could do that, but it's way over my head?" Here is the answer: simple theory, licks and stylistic lessons point you towards your first authentic Gypsy Jazz improvisations, which you can try out with the swinging guitar-bass playalong CD rhythm section.
#02-21539BCD $24.95
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A FIDDLING CHRISTMAS by Craig Duncan
Many types of holiday tunes from a wide variety of sources. Each tune has suggested bowings, guitar chords and an optional harmony part. Pull-out piano accompaniment. 67 pp. ..more...
#02-96466 $19.95
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THE MIKE MARSHALL COLLECTION by Mike Marshall
In thirty years of playing, Marshall has enjoyed an amazing opportunity to compose music for some incredible players. These pieces were created to fit the musical situation at hand: the ..more...
#02-99529 $9.95
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THE RECKLESS REEL AND 101 OTHER TUNES - WALTZES, REELS, AND MORE by Larry Unger
Excellent fiddle tunes, especially for contra dancing. Tunes have melody lines and instrument chords. Spiral bound, 62 pp. ..more... - on order, expected arrival date 11/20/09
#219-3 $15.00
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CHRISTMAS MUSIC FOR VIOLIN by Allan Alexander
Book/CD pack. 21 pieces for violin, chosen from more than eight hundred years of Christmas music. Most of the pieces have been extended with variations, making them more suitable for ..more...
#512-65 $17.95
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A GUIDE TO BOWING: STRATHSPEYS, REELS, PASTORAL MELODIES, HORNPIPES, ETC. compiled by Scott Skinner
First published c. 1900, this is a unique blend of bowing manual, fiddle tutor and subjective comment. Beginning/intermediate. 32 pp. ..more...
#02-05 $8.99
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NEW SCOTTISH SONG BOOK - FULL MUSIC EDITION by George McPhee & George C. McVicar & John Rankin & Stuart Robertson
New! Internationally acclaimed collection of Scottish fiddle music and a guide to its performance by renowned Scottish fiddler Alastair J. Hardie.
#02-14 $20.99
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THE TOM ANDERSON COLLECTION, VOLUME 1 by Tom Anderson, foreword by Magnus Magnusson
New! This volume of hitherto unpublished music of Shetland fiddler/composer Tom Anderson (1910-1991), contains 60 compositions including slow airs, marches, hornpipes, reels, waltzes, strathspeys and jigs.
#02-24 $17.99
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SCOTTISH FIDDLERS AND THEIR MUSIC by Mary Anne Alburger
New! A history of the art, with photographs and music examples - over 100 complete reels, strathspeys, laments and slow airs.
#02-25 .. list $29.99 ours $30.00
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THE TOM ANDERSON COLLECTION, VOLUME 2 by Tom Anderson, foreword by Aly Bain
New! This, the second volume, contains 70 compositions comprising 9 slow airs, 11 marches, 5 hornpipes, 23 reels, 9 waltzes, 4 strathspeys and 5 jigs, together with some miscellaneous pieces.
#02-27 $18.99
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ENGLISH FIDDLE by Chris Bartram
New! Book/CD set. English fiddle music forms an important, yet neglected, part of the mosaic of Old and New World fiddle styles. Bartram has played this music for over forty years.
#02-98552BCD $22.99
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KEVIN BURKE & CAL SCOTT: ACROSS THE BLACK RIVER TRANSCRIPTIONS
New! Transcriptions for fiddle and guitar for every tune and song from their CD.
#158-59 .. list $14.98 ours $14.95
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RAGTIME FIDDLING TUNES FOR TWO VIOLINS compiled and arranged by Deborah Greenblatt
New! 20 tunes composed by Felix Arndt, Irene M. Giblin, Marcella A. Henry, Charles L. Johnson, Scott Joplin, Joseph F. Lamb, and others.
#514-45 $15.00
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Featured Violin Videos

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DVD - FIDDLE MASTERS CONCERT SERIES, VOLUME 3
New! Featuring Daniel Carwile, Hanneke Cassel, Casey Driessen, Brittany Haas, Natalie Haas, Alex Hargreaves, Tatiana Hargreaves, and Gabe Witcher.
#670-DVD3 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95
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DVD - PLAY SCOTTISH FIDDLE - BEGINNERS taught by Sarah Naylor
A basic guide to Scottish fiddle for the beginning violinist. Sarah Naylor (from the Isle of Skye) takes you through all of the beginning stages of playing - how to hold the fiddle, chin rests, ..more...
#01-DVD10117 .. list $24.95 ours $22.45
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DVD - IRISH FIDDLE COMPLETE TECHNIQUES by Charlie Lennon
Learn the essential techniques of Irish traditional music. Covers: holding the fiddle and gripping the bow, bowing techniques and ornamentation, finger ornamentation, cuts, rolls, runs, bends, ..more...
#224-DVD1 .. list $32.95 ours $29.65
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DVD - CHRISTMAS TUNES FOR FIDDLE taught by Murphy Henry
This beginning level disc has tunes your family will surely recognize. Features easy versions of six holiday favorites: "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells," "Little Drummer Boy," "Good King ..more...
#285-DVD146 .. list $29.95 ours $19.95
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DVD - THE VIOLIN IN MOTION - AN ERGONOMIC APPROACH TO PLAYING FOR ALL LEVELS AND STYLES with Julie Lyonn Lieberman
Using Julie Lyonn Lieberman's guidance you'll learn how to design an effortless mental and physical approach to playing based on your individual body type. Her insights and exercises are ..more...
#49-DVD320533 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95
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DVD - SINGING WITH THE FIDDLE: ACCOMPANYING OLD TIME SONGS AND BALLADS taught by Bruce Molsky
Bruce shows you how to achieve rich and compelling harmonies in a musical interaction between your fiddle and voice. You'll learn to: develop your ear and tune your singing to the fiddle, how ..more...
#300-DVD298 .. list $29.95 ours $26.95
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DVD - 20 EASY TUNES FOR THE BEGINNING FIDDLER - LEARN TO PLAY JAM SESSION FAVORITES taught by Jim Wood, with Inge Wood
Two DVD set. Jim gives you all the tools you'll need to play some of the most famous tunes in the fiddle repertory. His careful teaching on bowing, noting, timing, double stops, and other ..more...
#300-DVD370 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95
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DVD - LEARNING BLUEGRASS FIDDLE: TWO DVD SET taught by Kenny Kosek
Contains 300-DVD48 and 300-DVD49. In Vol. 1 Kosek shows beginners the basics and teaches some hot tunes. Covers holding the fiddle and bow, how to tune up and play basic scales, slides, ..more...
#300-DVD49SET .. list $49.95 ours $44.95
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DVD - FIDDLIN' MY WAY taught by Kenny Baker
Baker covers 11 of his most requested tunes. Breakdowns, hornpipes & waltzes played fast and slow by a bluegrass master. Includes "Jerusalem Ridge," "Festival Waltz," "Windy City," "Sushi," ..more...
#60-DVD101 .. list $39.95 ours $35.95
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Here's a bunch of specially-selected stuff for the Violin enthusiast.

Featured Violin New Instruments:

also see our full listing of new Violin Family Instruments and our full listing of vintage and used Violin Family Instruments


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PFRETZSCHNER 15" VIOLA
VGC, good German student instrument, circa 1980, two piece back of flamed maple, shaded red varnish, with two decent German nickel mounted bows and shaped thermoplastic HSC, on consignment ..more...
#110U-5464 $475.00
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ELON HOWE (1997)
EC, handmade in Newaygo, Michigan, Elon's #26, Strad model, two piece back of strong medium width curl, golden-amber oil varnish, Elon has won many awards in the VMAII competitions and the ..more...
#110U-5514 $4,200.00
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A & H AMATI LABEL
G-VGC, German, circa 1920-30's, nicely flamed one piece back, shaded dark red-brown varnish, nice smooth fairly mellow tone, with old wood coffin case, on consignment - price reduced ..more...
#110U-5515 $600.00
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WURLITZER CREMONA
G-VGC, French, 1890-1910, Amati model, two piece back of nicely flamed maple, orange-brown varnish, deeply scooped amati-like arching, nice full fairly rich mellow tone, with older shaped HSC, ..more...
#110U-5520 $1,050.00
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ALBERT DEBLAYE (1924)
VGC+, very fine French work, signed and numebered (1025 or 1045, hard to read) on label, Amati model, nicely flamed two piece back, amber-orange varnish, strong rich focused tone, with oblong ..more...
#110U-5525 $5,500.00
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NIPPON
G-VGC, good pre-WWII Japanese Strad model, lightly flamed two piece back, shaded brown-orange varnish, decent strong tone, with shaped HSC ..more...
#110U-5530 $575.00
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G.A. FICKER (1965)
VGC+, Sarasate / Strad model #176, two piece back of narrow curl, shaded orange varnish, nice fairly rich strong tone, pusch model tailpiece with built in tuners, with oblong HSC, on ..more...
#110U-5536 $1,050.00
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E.H. ROTH (1991)
VGC+, German, has usual Roth brands but somewhat different label, good German quality, nicely flamed two piece back, orange varnish, seems much nicer than the usual Roth 1700 Strad model, nice ..more...
#110U-5538 $1,300.00
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FENDER® FV-1 ELECTRIC VIOLIN
Solid spruce top, maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard and tuners, piezo pickup with volume and tone controls, polar white finish. Includes bow, ebony chin rest, padded shoulder rest, rosin, ..more...
#FV1-WHT .. list $719.99 ours $559.99
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TUNE TECH TT-501 CLIP-ON CHROMATIC TUNER
SALE OF THE WEEK: SAVE $7 OFF OUR REGULAR LOW PRICE OF $24.95 - Extremely compact electronic chromatic tuner with large LCD backlight. Very easy to use and read; programmable calibration; ..more...
#TT501 .. list $32.95 ours $17.95
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Featured Violin Accesories:

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DESIGNS BY GRACE VIOLIN STAND
Deluxe violin stand ideal for your prized instrument. Quality furniture with a function, it is approximately 7 inches wide, 12 inches deep by 21 inches high, made of cherry, with protective ..more...
#DGVS $180.00
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INFELD BLUE VIOLIN STRING SET
The "Infeld Blue" set enhances the "brighter overtones" on most violins and represents half of the Thomastik-Infeld violin string system (see also Infeld Red). All 8 strings of this "system" ..more...
#1B-100-SET .. list $77.70 ours $40.80
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INFELD RED VIOLIN STRING SET
The "Infeld Red" set enhances the "darker overtones" on most violins and represents half of the Thomastik-Infeld violin string system (see also Infeld Blue). All 8 strings of this "system" are ..more...
#1R-100-SET .. list $89.30 ours $46.90
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GUARDIAN CV-050 VIOLIN CASE
Designed for 4/4 violins, rectangular wooden shell with a durable nylon cover (adding substantial thermal protection), arched lid, padded handle, strong latch, plush padded interior with ..more...
#GVC1 $90.00
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MICRO-FIBER POLISHING CLOTH
COLOR MAY VARY - Excellent value -- works great with all types of finishes. Ultra-fine fibers trap and hold dirt and contaminants that dull instrument finishes and cause them to age ..more...
#OMF10 .. list $8.50 ours $2.95
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PETERSEN P2K PORTABLE MUSIC STAND
Wonderfully designed concert style music stand breaks down to a compact 20" x 6.5" x 2" package weighing only 3 lbs. Setup height is adjustable from 25"- 48". Extendable desk/shelf is 20" ..more...
#P2K .. list $59.95 ours $44.95
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PERFECTION PEGS
4/4 VIOLIN / VIOLA - At long last an effective planetary geared violin peg. These eliminate the need for fine tuners with the same visual appeal as traditional ebony pegs (note - pegs are not ..more...
#PVP1 .. list $99.00 ours $78.95
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TRAVELITE DELUXE VIOLIN CASE
Rectangular profile, super light and stong, reinforced rigid foam shell, arched top, exterior covered with black 600 denier ballistic nylon, exterior music pocket, 3 bow holders, full ..more...
#TLC-VIOLIN .. list $90.00 ours $75.00
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4/4 BRAZILWOOD VIOLIN BOW
4/4 violin bow, Brazilwood stick, ebony frog. ..more...
#VB2 .. list $224.70 ours $150.00
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UNFITTED MAPLE VIOLIN BRIDGE
Good quality maple 4/4 violin bridge. Plain tip (no inserts). ..more...
#VB50 .. list $5.17 ours $3.95
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4/4 PERNAMBUCO VIOLIN BOW
Our best bow offering. 4/4 violin bow, octagonal Pernambuco stick, ebony frog.
#VB6 .. list $700.85 ours $395.00
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GLASSER 4/4 VIOLIN BOW
Best selling bow. Round fiberglass stick with horsehair, synthetic frog and plastic grip. Functional and inexpensive.
4/4 size .. #VB7-4/4 .. list $50.00 ours $34.95
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GLASSER COMPOSITE BOW
4/4 violin bow made with fiber composites, real ebony frog and horsehair. An excellent bow for intermediate players. ..more...
#VB8-4/4 .. list $135.00 ours $99.95
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WITTNER HYPOALLERGENIC VIOLIN CHINREST
Anatomically designed and allergy tested, this elegant chinrest is a welcome addition to the violin-world. Cup & fittings are made of an ebony-look composite; no metal touches the skin. ..more...
#VC88-44 .. list $40.96 ours $29.95
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VIOLIN FINE TUNER
No hinge, long-arm style, made in Germany. ..more...
#VFT40 $2.25
buy 1 for $2.25 ($2.25 ea.)
buy 2 for $4.20 ($2.10 ea.)
buy 4 for $7.80 ($1.95 ea.)
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ROSIN IN-A-TROUGH
Cake of rosin in a small protective wooden trough. For use on the hair of a violin family bow. ..more...
#VR501 $3.10
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THOMASTIK DOMINANT VIOLIN SET
This set has a solid perlon core and gives a tone similar to gut without the disadvantages of gut, 1st E aluminum wound on steel core, 2nd A aluminum wound on perlon core, 3rd D aluminum wound ..more...
#TDS15 .. list $90.50 ours $48.50
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