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    Owen replied to the topic Cripple Creek with dulcimer in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

    Like that bow pulling, Debbie; sounded great! Might have to buy me a pair of dancing shoes!!

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    Owen replied to the topic Ida Red with dulcimer in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

    Cindy is right! Way to swing, Deb! Nice tune; I’d never heard it. Loved the DS’s.

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    Owen replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

    Really nice, Joanne. The bowing smooth, and mostly by the wrist. You are right, they go together nicely!

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      Susan Ribeiro replied 2 years, 3 months ago
      Hi Barbara! Not sure what the next step looks like -hold on -we’ll figure that out
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      yurie wrote a new post 2 years, 3 months ago

      Alternate Between Chords & Melody On SwallowTail Jig Here’s a fun way to practice fiddle tunes like Swallowtail Jig Play the first Chunk of the melody Then Play the chords. Eventually Play the melody with […]

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      Debbie Hill replied to the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      Nicely done! It’s great that you can look at the camera and seem so relaxed.

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      Joanne Iles replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      Thank you Malcolm, I hope you keep enjoying your playing & continue to reach your goals.

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      Malcolm replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      Thank you for your reply, Joanne! This is very helpful to know. I have listened to this several times. So inspirational! Videos like yours keep me motivated to practice. I so look forward to reaching your level of talent. Thank you for posting your video.

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      Joanne Iles replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      Aww thanks everyone! In response to Malcolm & Jocelyn, I started playing with no previous experience or musical knowledge, in early 2019. I’d always loved the sound of a fiddle on many songs & thought I’d love to be able to play. I spoke with a few fiddlers at that time & they all said the same thing,- play everyday! So that’s what I do, I play…[Read more]

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      Ann Seye replied to the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      My teacher has put the tape a little above the balance point of the bow as a spot for spiccato or fouetté

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        Jocelyn Martens replied 2 years, 3 months ago

        That’s great! Thanks for sharing 🙏🏾

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      Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Practice Journal Feb.22 in the forum Share Your Practice 2 years, 3 months ago

      Thanks for sharing your practises, Jason 👍🏽

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      Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      Lovely playing and video setting, Ann 👏🏼 You seem very calm and connected with what you’re doing.
      Is the tape on your bow marking the point between the lower third and middle third of the bow? That seems like a neat method.

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      Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      Great points, Malcolm. I’d also be interested to hear generally how often and for how long Joanne plays as well 🙂 The commitment and dedication shines!

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      Malcolm replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      This is very nice! Very enjoyable to listen to. I would love to be at your level of play. May I ask you how long you have been playing?

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      Ann Seye started the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

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      jason kleinberg started the topic Practice Journal Feb.22 in the forum Share Your Practice 2 years, 3 months ago

      ⏱️ Time practiced: 80m

      🎶 What I practiced:

      -Julianne Johnson

      -Round peak bowing

      -Bittersweet Symphony

      -We Are Going To Be Friends

      🕺🏾 What went well:

      -New chord voicing for Bittersweet

      -found a better key for Friends

      📈 What needs improvement:

      playing challenging rhythms while singing.
      finding balance between excitement and…[Read more]

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      Susieq replied to the topic Wayfaring Stranger in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      Lovely! Such a haunting melody…..Thank you!

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      Steve "Ripton" Nordborg replied to the topic Cripple Creek with dulcimer in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 3 months ago

      awesome

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