Having played guitar for years, I thought I'd take up fiddle. One useful lesson was to keep a finger on a string if possible so that you can repeat that note having played another. It is not something that came naturally as, unlike on guitar, the string doesn't keep ringing. My other hint is don't expect quick results when trying to play the violin.
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