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Vi "The Fiddler" Wickam
United States
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Born in 1976 and based in Loveland, Colorado, Vi Wickam - often known as Vi the Fiddler - is a champion fiddler and inspired performer who brings his full energy to every performance. He is a champion of music’s power to improve and enrich our lives in tangible ways, and infuses that goal into every project and performance.
Drawing from styles such as bluegrass, jazz, rock, old-time fiddle, and classical music, Vi regularly performs as both a solo artist and as a member of several prominent groups, including Vi Wickam and The Band, The Whiskey Chickens, Capo Zero, and Fiddle Whamdiddle, whose 2014 album Old School Old Time was on the Grammy Ballot in four categories.
A four-time Colorado State Fiddling Champion, finalist at the Grand Masters’ Fiddler Championship, and Runner Up in the National Fiddle Contest, Vi also maintains an active schedule as a live performer and instructor. He teaches regularly at workshops and camps around the US, and is a founder of myTalentForge.com
Drawing from styles such as bluegrass, jazz, rock, old-time fiddle, and classical music, Vi regularly performs as both a solo artist and as a member of several prominent groups, including Vi Wickam and The Band, The Whiskey Chickens, Capo Zero, and Fiddle Whamdiddle, whose 2014 album Old School Old Time was on the Grammy Ballot in four categories.
A four-time Colorado State Fiddling Champion, finalist at the Grand Masters’ Fiddler Championship, and Runner Up in the National Fiddle Contest, Vi also maintains an active schedule as a live performer and instructor. He teaches regularly at workshops and camps around the US, and is a founder of myTalentForge.com
Honeysuckle Rose with Vi Wickam & Hunter Burgamy
Another great jam session with Hunter Burgamy. Learn more at www.vithefiddler.com
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Sunny Side of the Street with Hunter Burgamy
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Such a fantastic time playing with Hunter Burgamy! Learn more at www.vithefiddler.com
Super Mario Brothers 2 Theme Song violin and Bass
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Super Mario Brothers 2 Theme Song violin and Bass
Orange Blossom Special Free Fiddle Lesson
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www.mytalentforge.com/lessons/orange-blossom-special-2/ Orange Blossom Special According to Wikipedia The fiddle tune "Orange Blossom Special," about the passenger train of the same name, was written by Ervin T. Rouse (1917-1981) in 1938. The original recording was created by Ervin and Gordon Rouse in 1939. It is often called simply The Special. It has been referred to as the fiddle player's na...
Harbinger MLS 1000 Review Unboxing and Demonstration | Portable Line Array Speaker System
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This video contains a review of the Harbinger MLS1000 Personal Line Array PA System. The MLS1000 Features: - 5 Input Mixer with FX & DSP - Full Room Coverage with Bigger Sound - Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Input - Smart Stereo (for combining 2 MLS1000s) - Carry Bag for Columns & Slipcover for Sub This is my review of the MLS1000 and its features and functionality. It's a great unit for a solo or duo ac...
Arkansas Traveler Fiddle Lesson - Advanced
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www.mytalentforge.com/lessons/arkansas-traveler-advanced/ From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "The Arkansas Traveler" is a mid-19th century folk song popularized by American singer and guitarist Mose Case. It is based on the composition of the same name by Sandford C. Faulkner. The score was first published by W. C. Peters in 1847 under the name "The Arkansas Traveller and Rackinsac Waltz".[1...
Boil Them Cabbage Down Free Fiddle Lesson - Advanced
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This is an introduction to my My Talent Forge Lesson on Boil them Cabbage Down in the style of Texas Fiddle Legend, Major Franklin. www.mytalentforge.com/lessons/boil-cabbage-shuffle-bowing-advanced/ Bile Them Cabbage Down according to Fiddler's Companion BILE THEM CABBAGE DOWN. AKA ‑ "Boil Them Cabbage Down," "Bake Them Hoecakes Brown." AKA and see "Carve Dat Possum [1]," "Possum Pie." Old‑Tim...
Happy Birthday from Fritto Misto!
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We heard it's your birthday. Happy Birthday! Make it a great one, and carry on the fun through the next year! Hear more from Vi and Daniel at frittomisto.us/
Weiser Banjo + Fiddle Contest - Vi Wickam and Carson Sass
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Here's the video of me and Carson Sass playing in the Weiser Banjo Fiddle Contest. We ended up placing 2nd Place. Fiddle: Vi Wickam Banjo: Carson Sass Tunes: Whiskey Before Breakfast Cripple Creek
Whiskey Before Breakfast - Free Advanced Fiddle Lesson - iFiddle Mag
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This FREE Advanced fiddle lesson is brought to you by the newly released Summer 2022 issue of iFiddle Mag! Get Your Copy of iFiddle Mag: ifiddlemag.com Get Sheet Music & Learn More Fiddle Tunes: mytalentforge.com
Vi Wickam - National Fiddle Contest - Adult Finals - Weiser 2022
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This is a video of my Final Round at the National Old Time Fiddler's Contest in Weiser Idaho in 2022 in the Adult Division. I was accompanied by: Tristan Clarridge - Tenor Guitar Hyatt Hopkins - Standard Guitar Simon Chrisman - Bass The Tunes I played are: Cripple Creek Waltz for Gloria Lady Be Good
Moondance/Billie Jean Mashup - Violin and Cello - Fritto Misto
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We put two iconic songs together! Check out this mashup of Billie Jean by Michael Jackson and Moondance by Van Morrison. About Fritto Misto: Fritto Misto features Vi Wickam on Violin/Fiddle and @groovecelloacademy on Cello. They play a mixture of music that you love, integrating the world of Classical, Traditional Fiddle music, and Pop tunes from the 1940's to today. Their repartee and engaging...
Hip Hop Violin Christmas Music with Vi Wickam on Electric Violin
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Happy Boxing Day! Here's a cell phone video that Colin Wilson captured of me and Brian Howe doing some hip-hop Christmas music at the Loveland Festival of Lights. I hope you all are enjoying this holiday season. :)🎻🎶🎶🎶 DUO Vi Wickam - Electric Violin DJ Brian Howe - Beats
Fiddler Hidden Agenda Hornpipe - New Tune Challenge
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Sheet Music: www.vithefiddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hidden-Agenda-Hornpipe.pdf Play-Along Track: www.vithefiddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hidden-Agenda-Hornpipe-Play-Along-NewTuneChallenge-ViWickam.mp3 Backing Track: www.vithefiddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hidden-Agenda-Backing-Track-NewTuneChallenge-ViWickam.mp3 Hey Fiddle Friends! If you know me, you know how much I lo...
Fiddler's New Tune Challenge(Clouds Over Mountains)
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Fiddler's New Tune Challenge(Clouds Over Mountains)
Killer! - BONUS New Tune Challenge Featuring Daniel Delaney!
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Killer! - BONUS New Tune Challenge Featuring Daniel Delaney!
Runny Nose Blues - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Runny Nose Blues - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
Colorado Gold Rush - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Colorado Gold Rush - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
Fiddler's New Tune Challenge(I Been Thinkin' Bout You)
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Fiddler's New Tune Challenge(I Been Thinkin' Bout You)
Lefthand Canyon - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Lefthand Canyon - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
I'd Love to Live in Loveland (featuring Lovelanders) - Vi Wickam & Franklin Taggart
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I'd Love to Live in Loveland (featuring Lovelanders) - Vi Wickam & Franklin Taggart
Slippery Slope Jig - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Slippery Slope Jig - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
I'd Love to Live in Loveland - Vi Wickam & Franklin Taggart
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I'd Love to Live in Loveland - Vi Wickam & Franklin Taggart
Dead Men's Donuts - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Dead Men's Donuts - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
Sailing On Air - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Sailing On Air - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
Fiddling Sasquatch - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Fiddling Sasquatch - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
Almost Minor - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Almost Minor - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
C-Saw Rag - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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C-Saw Rag - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
The Christmas Star - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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The Christmas Star - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
Descent Into the Depths - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
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Descent Into the Depths - Vi The Fiddler's New Tune Challenge
Excellent Vi- I love your jazz technique- string crossings are really smooth and the tone you get out of the long notes is amazing. Well done!
Great recovery Vi- a testament to your light bow hold! I once started a solo and forgot to tighten the bowhair- the sound was amazing (ly bad) and the recovery, not so smooth. Live and Learn.
My goal is to learn to play this by October (3 months) so I can proudly say I can play Boil them Cabbages down on 7 different instruments. (Not admitting, that I can't play any of them very well. )😂
That sneeze was the best- "I've come too far to go back now"- very nice tune.
Loved it!!!!
LOL, this was Dulcimer Tune a Day.- I always mix this up with Irish Washerwoman.
Of course, I'm more focused on the guitar shirt hoping you don't go up in flames. I guess you need to hand wash that puppy.
Very catchy, will definitely pick this one up from your site- thanks.
Class. Thank you 🎶
I really loved this video- the impromptus are my favorite. The music was great and everyone was "spotlighted"- that bass player was phenomenal, If I could play that relaxed, I'd sound 10 times better!
Glad you enjoyed it! Learning to relax while playing is an ongoing life challenge for all of us. :)
very mellow, very smooth. Keeping it relaxed without a lot of ornamentation lets the melody flow so nicely. Well done.
Thanks a lot!
Pretty good man where's the years go..? We get older but the music soars forever
Get older? Never. ;p
I wish it wasn't so dark- I would have liked to see your fingers maneuver that narrow fingerboard- all the notes were really clear!
Thanks! Playing on that fiddle was quite a challenge, and in the dark. ;)
Just WOW. Thank you both.
😮Is there sheet music for this exact arrangement? I love it
I haven't transcribed this versions, but I do offer transcription services on my website here for tunes that I haven't transcribed yet. It takes a couple of weeks for me to complete a transcription: www.vithefiddler.com/product-category/sheet-music/fiddle-tune-a-day-sheet-music/
Hunter, what strings are you using? Sounds super!
Great rhythm man.
Crazy awesome !!!❤
Thanks!
Water feature sound in the background is a nice touch.
I really liked having a pond in our backyard. :)
Really nice rendition- loved the double-stops.
I'm glad you enjoyed it
One of my favourite tunes, and so well played! Thanks.
You really sped through the B part...
Still sounded great- maybe you should have went with Twinkle, Twinkle today.
I didn't think I liked that tune either, but when you play it, I actually like it. Laughing at the broken bow hair blowing in the breeze- wondering if that caught your eye and that's why you're smiling so much (not that you don't always smile anyway).
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This is called The Belfast Hornpipe in Irish music
Cool. I got the name from Cole's 1000 fiddle tunes book.
Nice!
Thanks!
Whip it vw!
*'Kan Zotlang ram nuam'* they stole the melody ua-cam.com/video/zp7PyXrRzZ8/v-deo.htmlsi=OvrBOfD0mffppeLN
How old is the melody you are referencing? My Darling Nelly Gray was written in 1856.
How about “Blackberry Blossom”
Learn't this on the piano once. Knew it had micro-rhythms, but not _Where._ Now it makes more sense.
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a really haunting sound...glad to see you survived all the "photo bombs" to get to day 65!
One of my favorites, a simple enough tune, but your ornamentation makes all the difference. A lot of players focus on the percussive beat and speed, but your rendition really brings out the musical quality. Thanks
I think over the water fall sounds best with a fiddle with a nice pace too
Looks like the Sigur in no county for old men. But good fiddle playing
Fantastic 😁 🎻 played for 41 years myself so far, sounds great!
Vi, that was something special. Thanks so much 😊
Well 11 years late but just saw this. I am learning to play the Bodhran and this video is wonderful to accompany and learn the rhythms. Thank you.
As much as I enjoyed your playing what really made my day was the little girl dancing along with it!
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Great Job ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
an auld scots tune....de'il amang the tailors.
True Fact. :)
That was a ton of fun!
Thanks, Jesse! :D
That seated fiddler played the varnish off his instrument! The spin was a tad fast, but at least she knew who the star of the show was and kept the focus there. Nice job by all.
Thanks, Pat! :)
"Needing a better song" made me laugh- I usually blamed my violin- after changing strings, chinrests, shoulder rests, bridges I finally had to face the fact that it just might be me.
It's always easier to blame my fiddle than to practice. ;)
THATS THE FRICKING THEME TO ANGRY BIRDS
Sounded great- I had to laugh because at one point it seemed like you were done and the group kept playing.
An old time tune never ends. :p
The neck doesn’t have varnish?
Nope. The scroll has varnish, but the part of the neck where your fingers are, isn't varnished.
Great selection Vi- they melded into one another very nicely.