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Fixkids replied to the topic Jackie Tar -Deb S. in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago

Thanks everyone! Such an encouraging group!
Deb
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

Thanks both! Yes the gigs are going really well. I think we’re learning a lot & improving each time, I guess the performance adrenalin helps too!
kate.kakadu replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

That sounded beautiful, Joanne! Lovely slides and double stops – a pleasure to listen to. Hope you enjoyed your gig too!
jason kleinberg started the topic Here’s what I worked on last week: in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

Here’s what I worked on this week:

Scales & left-hand
A, C Aeolian
B, C Dorian scale
Melodic Variation 1-2-3-1
16-note scale
Transitions from first to second finger while shifting
Sliding intervals 4ths
B Minor Pentatonic Scale
Bowing
Separate 1-Slur 3, Offset
Slur 4
Practice strategy
Forwards and Backwards Chaining
Tempo s…[Read more]
Keith Calhoun replied to the topic Jackie Tar -Deb S. in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago

Great job! Love the vibrato you have in there!
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago

Here’s a question I hear all the time: “How do I play faster?”

It may take time to ramp up your speed, but you can do it. Go into this with the right mindset: work at your edge. Don’t worry if you can’t […]
- Rosalie Werback replied 1 year, 10 months ago
  
  J,
  Thank you–I never could get “up to speed” but I’m going to follow your approach, and I appreciate it your suggestions. I got to start using my metronome. I also got to start writing my progress down.
  Rosalie (werbose)
Seth Comer replied to the topic Tennessee waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 6 months ago

Nice!
Lindsey replied to the topic Tennessee waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 6 months ago

Lovely. I think you really convey the feeling of the song.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Jackie Tar -Deb S. in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 6 months ago

I love this Deb! X
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Tennessee waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 6 months ago

Thanks both! I’ve actually slowed it down now to put more feeling into it as it is a sad tale after all
cbFidHed2020 replied to the topic Jackie Tar -Deb S. in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 6 months ago

Way to go, Deb!

Cheers,
Carolyn B.
Debbie Hill posted an update 4 years, 6 months ago

Where can I find a variation lesson for okeefes slide on the site? Thanks!
Brandon Uttley joined the group Beginner Group 4 years, 6 months ago

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Marg Sherringham replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 6 months ago

Wow, this is great Joanne! Your double stops have a nice thick sound. Nice support from the guitar too, have fun performing!:)
Brian replied to the topic Tennessee waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 6 months ago

That was a wonderful tune! Thanks for sharing!
Joanne Iles started the topic Tennessee waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 6 months ago

I’ve been reviewing some old tunes lately & really enjoying playing this one again
Joanne Iles started the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 6 months ago

Sitting in our campervan in southern Spain, practicing ahead of our first public performance in a few days! There’s a few mistakes but that’s what practice is for right?!
Cindy Huffman replied to the topic My shaky attempt at Swallowtail Jig in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 6 months ago

Hi I’m kinda new intermediate, this is my first choice to play. I’ advanced guitarist when I work at it. You did this song well. I can play single notes if I can singem I can playem. My second is Charley D. Devil went down to Georga. Thanks
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 6 months ago

A good rule of thumb is to play everything at a medium speed, then a slow speed, then your fastest speed and then ending on a medium speed.

An easy way to remember this is that you make a Tempo Sandwich. […]
kate.kakadu replied to the topic Working on sound in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 6 months ago

Thanks Marg and Joanne for your feedback. Always so much to improve on, bowing continues to be a big one for me, so really working on it. For some reason my comments never get posted so hopefully this gets through!
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