Overcoming the Speed Hurdle in Irish Music (Playing Fast Part 1)

Irish Music Mastery: Faster, Smoother, More Precise Have you ever felt like you’re running in place, increase playing speed flute in hand, but your tempo’s just not breaking through? You’re

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Ireland’s Most Famous 18th Century Violin Maker

Thomas Perry was an 18th century Irish luthier who is regarded as the Irish Stradivari. One of Ireland’s most prolific violin makers, he has been credited with designing and crafting

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FAQ: Top 5 Questions About Irish Violins & Fiddles

If I had a penny for every time someone has asked me “what’s the difference between a violin and a fiddle?” well, I’d have a lot of pennies, which wouldn’t

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The Best Intermediate Violin for Sale Under $1200

The McNeela Maestro Violin is one of our best selling violins and one of the most popular violins we’ve ever stocked. The Maestro is the next step up from my

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The Best Comprehensive Student Violin for Sale Under $800

When you first start playing music, it’s important that you have the right tools. That’s where we come in.  McNeela Instruments offers an exceptional range of fiddles and violins, designed

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Which Fiddle or Violin Size is Right For You?

A Guide to Fiddle and Violin Size Fiddles and violins come in a variety of different sizes. But how do you determine which violin size is right for you? Fiddles

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Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Fiddle or Violin Online

We know that choosing a fiddle, especially online can be challenging. There are so many questions to be answered, such as, how can fiddles range in cost so much, why

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Liam O’Connor plays The Silver Spear on the Irish Fiddle

The Silver Spear is an extremely popular session tune. When you hear it you’ll know why. It’s a glorious reel which can really take flight in the hands of a

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Top Tips for Violin Care and Maintenance

There’s no denying that musical instruments (especially those made of wood) can be beautiful but temperamental. Proper maintenance is vitally important to the lifespan of your violin. Learning to correctly

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What’s the Difference Between a Fiddle and a Violin?

Today the Irish fiddle and violin are the same instrument. While many years ago there were more pronounced differences between the folk variant of this beloved string instrument and its

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