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    Kvmceff replied to the topic Connect with other beginning fiddlers in the forum Beginner Group 5 years, 5 months ago

    Excellent points. I had a piano teacher in college who had the same idea. First you memorize the piece and then you learn to play it and make it your own.

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    Jim Guinn replied to the topic Connect with other beginning fiddlers in the forum Beginner Group 5 years, 5 months ago

    LOL, Tom. I have been humming (and playing) Shenandoah for the past few days since Jason posted his lesson. I also agree, I have to really like a tune, and that makes it easier to learn and memorize.

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    Tom replied to the topic Connect with other beginning fiddlers in the forum Beginner Group 5 years, 5 months ago

    I agree with MoonShadows… The tunes I really like are easy to learn and memorize. Once memorized, they are easier to improve on as I can concentrate on technique and form without having to glance at the music while I play. Lyrics can make it easier, but if I really like a tune, I find myself humming it throughout the day while learning it, which…[Read more]

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    Jim Guinn replied to the topic Connect with other beginning fiddlers in the forum Beginner Group 5 years, 5 months ago

    Singing the words can be a big help in learning a tune. I learn some songs by heart and then move on. Some I learn some of and come back to. Usually, what ever I feel like doing. No rules about this. Then, there are those I forget and have to come back to!

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    Barbara Martin replied to the topic Connect with other beginning fiddlers in the forum Beginner Group 5 years, 5 months ago

    Hi there fellow fiddlers. I am wondering if you try to learn each tune by heart before moving on. I am finding Angeline the Baker is taking forever- maybe I need to find the words to the song so that I can sing it too. I really didn’t like the tune to start with but it is growing on me now! How are you doing withthings like making sure that you…[Read more]

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      Grace replied 5 years, 5 months ago
      Hi Barbara. I tried to reply to this a few days ago but for some reason it didn’t post. I don’t learn pieces by heart before going to another. Lots of them I use for…

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          Barbara Martin replied 5 years, 5 months ago
          That is very helpful Granny FIddler!!!!
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