FiddleHed Network
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years, 3 months ago
What are you practicing these days?
I’m currently practicing singing and playing backup on songs like Wildflowers (Tom Petty), Don’t Think Twice (Dylan) and others. I started voice lessons […]
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Joanne Iles replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago
I like those double stops & accents on your version. Thanks for sharing
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Owen replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago
The switching of octaves in “Pretty Little Dog” can make it difficult to get creative in the song; but not for Debbie! You made it fun.
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Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Devil's Dream in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago
Nice sharing Steve – I like how you share your freshness in playing a tune with us, and in this case, initial re-acquaintance with this one. What a great setting as well as sound quality you produce 🌲🎤🎶
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Steve "Ripton" Nordborg started the topic Devil's Dream in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago
This tune came up in conversation in regards to how ants on the page scare me. However, I can learn it by ear and follow it on the sheet nonetheless. Go figure. It’s been several years since I’ve played this, so I was pleased I could pull it off.
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Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago
Thanks for sharing, Debbie. Sweet creation! I like the off beat accenting alot 👍🏼
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Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Applebo in the forum Share Your Practice 2 years, 3 months ago
Great challenge Steve, I like this idea of getting an initial recording archived and working from there. Sounds like a lovely tune to hone in on. 🎶 Such a deep lovely tone on that Viola. Keep up the good work and sharing!
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Bill Kolshorn posted an update 2 years, 3 months ago
Well, it looks like I missed a session today. Didn’t know there was one. I have only been with Fiddlehed for a few days and I’m working on setting up a good place to practice and figuring out what technology I need and don’t need. Of course, I am following the lessons too.
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Hi Bill, thanks for joining in on the FiddleHed community and expressing interest in the sessions. Good plan to get situated with what you find essential and setting up in the right location for you.
Yes, there was an Office Hours session on Monday. Today there is an Open Practise session at 12pm PST.
Here is the Group Lesson Central Page (found…[Read more]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years, 3 months ago
Fiddlosophy #2 – Taylor Swift, Finding Your Vocal Range, Project-based Learning
In this episode of the Fiddlosophy podcast I’ll talk about my current learning project: arranging songs for fiddle and voice with the goal of making a […]
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I have written many poems over the years and wonder what they would be like when married to music. Have you ever written words and made the notes up later? I’d be interested in learning how, even though I don’t see myself as a singer.
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Joanne Iles started the topic Tetris Theme with Dubstep Remix in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago
Thanks to Jocelyn, I learned this tune at last night’s Hootenanny & found the Dubstep Remix shared on the lesson page! Thought it might be fun on another rainy day in the campervan! Sorry about the grainy footage!
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Great fun, Joanne! Way to switch it up. Glad you were inspired 😀 Great playing – various versions can sure support us in different ways, I really feel the beat with this one.
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Steve "Ripton" Nordborg posted an update 2 years, 3 months ago
@jahcey https://youtu.be/n7HiWZN6jqg is the link to one of the many projects I joined over the years.
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Steve, this is awesome!
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Steve "Ripton" Nordborg started the topic Applebo in the forum Share Your Practice 2 years, 3 months ago
This one is even painful for me to watch, but less poker face, and in all honesty, the first time I very really tried to play it. I’v Been listening to it for a few months here and there… Let me know what you think. I will post updates as I improve. Perhaps even one playing in the Spelmanslag.
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Really reminds me of Red Wing.
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Ann Seye replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago
Very nice with those double stops! 🤩
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Debbie Hill started the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years, 3 months ago
Accelerate Your Fiddle Progress: Why You Need an Audio Practice Journal
Overview Did you know that you can use audio recording to get immediate feedback on your performance? Not only that, but you can use it as a practice […]
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Jocelyn Martens posted an update in the group
Beginner Group 2 years, 3 months agoThanks for the nourishing gathering folks!
David – @david123429
Agnes – @agnesita
Tracey – @plain-old-cat
Cal – @cal_laz
Caren – @fidil
Steve – @riptonSome takeaways I noted from our session:
-Recording ourself – great perspective to see where we want to focus on, helpful to look back at recordings later on too when we can be less critical,…[Read more]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years, 3 months ago
Fiddlosophy Episode #1: Musical Road-tripping, Creating Solos, Baloney Sandwiches
Overview Welcome to the first episode of the Fiddlosophy podcast. I’ll tell stories and dad jokes as we explore fiddling, learning music and […]
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Ann Seye replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 4 months ago
This is one of my favorite tunes! You played that very nicely, Owen!
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Ann Seye replied to the topic Eagles Whistle in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 4 months ago
Lovely!
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Continuing to work on technique based on “Soldier’s Joy”. Went back to working on “Wagon Wheel” fiddle breaks and vocals. Plan to start on “”Move It On Over”. Basic and then hopefully get more advanced giving it a blue sound similar to George Thorogood’s influence.
Very cool. I’m also working on wagon wheel singing + backup.
I went to my first jam session a few weeks ago. Now I’m reviewing tunes to see if there are any I might be brave enough to lead and practicing backup and chords.
Nice! You’re making such good progress with playing out.
Do you have fiddle music for Don’t Think Twice? My partner sings this and plays guitar, I would love to be able to join in…
Hey Lindsey,
I don’t but I recommend Musescore for this. You can transpose things there. I pay for the app…
Let me know if that works.
Yes, it did, and I subscribed to MuseScore. Thank you!
I’ve been practicing some jazz tunes like “Fly Me To the Moon,” and “All of Me.” I’ve also been working on playing back up on some contemporary Christian songs. I play the keyboard in a Praise band, so I’m trying to include the violin. I got a mandolin for Christmas so that’s another project (moving a little slower with that; not enough hours in the day)!
Nice! I know a few older country gospel songs, but that’s pretty unexplored.
That praise band sounds awesome.
That was great yesterday with the Wellerman. Playing in a different key made it hard for play and respond. But that’s on me. I’m still working on cleaning up Josefins, dopval, Halsa dem Darhemma and Ganglat fran Appelbo and will be adding Visa Vid Vindens Angar and Dansen Ungdom once I can get them transcribed to Alto.
Cheers
Nice, sounds like Scandinavian fiddle. I learned a bunch of that last year.
Did you learn how to transpose to alto with a notation program like Muse?
I do use Muse, but also just try to keep it note for note. Playing with a group I’m trying to keep it in the same key and I don’t know how otherwise. Muse can bounce the key around. The group leader has been tossing me a few scores that she arranged for the viola which I love.
This w/e practicing for private jam I go to on Mondays. An older guy there has introduced Maple Sugar, Snow Deer, Down Yonder and Under the Double Eagle. I’m pretty strong on learning tunes, but I still need to work on faster tempos…And I learn melodies, but I feel I need to better learn the tune chords. 🤓🎻
Definitely a wicked twist; heart attack on Christmas Eve with bypass operation April 26. But, about 10 days later, I was able to play my fiddle while I recoup. I have been working on playing pentatonic scales as backup to Angeline, changing the key as the chord changes. A little “clanking” but I’m getting there. Also, working on “Rolling Waves Variation.” Can we still post student videos?
The new format will leave me a bit disadvantaged, as there is no solid high speed in my neighborhood. However, I will use archived lessons, jams and Strum to keep me going!
So glad you are able to keep playing. Please post videos when you can!
Thank you for sharing this Owen. Yes, please still use the student video page for posting! And if/when you have a setup for the new platform, please do check it out. Agree with Debbie, great you can play fiddle moving forward 🙂 Happy music making to you all!