OFCRI Sponsored Novice Fiddle Classes

The Old Fiddler’s Club of Rhode Island has  sponsored many novice fiddle classes in the interest of getting people interested in the joy of playing the fiddle.  These classes are designed primarily for beginners, but those who have had previous experience playing the violin may find these classes useful. By the way, there’s really no difference between a fiddle and a violin, only in the manor or “style” the instrument is played. The saying goes: “A violin sings, but the fiddle dances”.

Basic information such as tuning, how to hold the fiddle and bow will be taught. Keep in mind there’s more latitude on these subjects when playing a fiddle compared to what you may have been taught when taking classical violin instruction. Considerable time will be spent on learning basic finger position and a few scales. Then we’ll move into the fun part of learning simple fiddle tunes.

If you curently own a violin but are unsure of the condition PLEASE have it checked by one of the repair people listed at the bottom of this page.

Classes are limited to 15 people, 12 years or older.

Those interested should contact:

Jennifer Owen

208-757-9101

email: jenniferowen@gmail.com

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2017 Fiddle Class

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Fiddle Sale, Rental & Repair

Violin Sales & Rental

Music & Arts, 903 Hartford Turnpike (Rt. 85), Waterford, CT – 860-442-8884

Dennis McCarten, Pawtucket, RI – 201- 312-4258
Song-A-Day Music, Coventry, CT – 860- 742-6878

Violin Repair
Dennis McCarten, Pawtucket, RI – 201- 312-4258
Michael Lyons Violins, Foster, RI – 401- 647-4747

Violin Teachers

Jennifer Owen, Waldron’s Studio, Manfield, CT 208-575-9101

Tim St.Jean, Putnam, CT,  860- 928-3075
Jim Hammett, Song-A-Day Music, Coventry, CT 860- 742-6878
Killingly School of Music, Danielson, CT 860, – 774-2830
UCONN Community School of the Arts, Storrs, CT,  860- 486-1073