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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 3 months ago

    The Creative Act (of Fiddling) I’m reading Rick Rubin’s new book The Creative Act. I thought it was going to be an autobiography, but it reads more like a spiritual text. It’s har […]

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      Christie replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Thank you for the encouragement. Blessings on your new baby

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      Mary Carignan replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Jason, very inspiring post today! So many messages in it, I think I’m going to print it out to reread when I need a reminder.

      Also, the artwork is absolutely mesmerizing, I can’t decide which tree I like the best! Who is the artist?

      Finally, CONGRATS!!! I’ve been keeping you and Melissa in my thoughts for this wonderful event to happen and now it is!!

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      NewCheri replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Wow, what an inspiring post. Such great messages for us as we are on this journey to play beautiful music. This is definitely one to bookmark or print to read again whenever we are feeling frustrated and impatient with our progress. I love the first tree best 😀

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      Patty replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Playing with the drone and focusing on playing the d created a strong sense of calm. One with the music….

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      Owen replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      The best teachers may be those with a love of learning. Thoughts with you today, Jason.

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      Jan Cokely replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Such a wonderful time… many congratulations to you and Melissa. And thank you for the inspiration. Rick Rubin seems like such an interesting guy… and what a career! I would imagine he’d have so many insights about the creative process. My thoughts are with you as you embark on this wonderful journey.

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      Debbie Hill replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Congratulations! Thank you for sharing!

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      Chris Czainski replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      What lovely news. You are certainly embarking on a wonderful adventure. Wishing you both and the baby great happiness and fulfillment. Thank you so much for your personal touch in Fiddlehed. I value your work and guidance immensely and you have made such a difference to my fiddle journey, thank you Jason. 😊

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      Pete Healy replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      A fiddle lesson from a hospital waiting room. A life lesson. I’m so deeply happy to be part of this community. 🙂

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      cynhrossi replied 3 years, 3 months ago

      Congratulations, Jason, to you both and the little one!

      Love the meditation. Very calming and helpful to get focused. Definitely provide more as you can.

      Thanks for the journey, Cindy

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    jason kleinberg started the topic Ballydesmond Polka in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 4 months ago

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    Ballydesmond #polka #fiddle #fiddletok #violintok

    ♬ original sound – FiddleHed

    Experimenting with adding animated sheet music to short videos. Please follow me on TikTok page if you’re into this kinda thing. Tanx 🙏

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    Fixkids replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 4 months ago

    Loved it!

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    Fiddlelynntime replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 4 months ago

    This is great! I hadn’t heard this tune before. It’s like an extended version of cluck old hen. Love it!
    Off to go learn it too.
    Thanks for sharing!

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    Kvmceff posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

    Now the wedding is over , I can tell my body is tired, so I’ll be practicing with my ears for a bit and not with the fiddle.

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    Joanne Iles replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 4 months ago

    Thank you all for your feedback! X

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    Owen started the topic Group logo of Irish Fiddle ☘️Embellishments in the forum Irish Fiddle ☘️ 3 years, 4 months ago

    Think I will go back to the FH Irish Journey and practice some of the rolls, Grace notes, cuts etc. and use them in scale practice, just for fun.

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    Kvmceff posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

    Been working too hard on some music for a wedding, but it’s all over in a few days and I can get back to the fun stuff.

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 4 months ago

    How to keep up with a jam group?   At the FiddleHed monthly Office Hours, FiddleHed Sue says: I have joined a new jam group recently and they play really fast. They encourage me to […]

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      Rick Pallister replied 3 years, 4 months ago

      Great technique for jams that are maybe just a bit above our skill level. I think listening and playing backup chords really help and just sitting in on the sessions trains your mind to move a little faster. Although you may need to sit in a few sessions before you feel comfortable doing it, when it is your turn to lead a tune, don’t defer! Then set the tempo at your comfort level. It won’t hurt all those speed demons to play one correctly at a slower tempo!

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    jason kleinberg posted an update 3 years, 4 months ago

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    Happy #groundhogday #fiddletok #violintok #foryou

    ♬ original sound – FiddleHed

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    Jocelyn Martens posted an update in the group Group logo of GarageBand CreationsGarageBand Creations 3 years, 4 months ago

    Hey Folks, I put together a rough track for yesterday’s hootenanny and would like to share ~
    5 parts – Melody, Chords, Upper Octave Melody, Rhythm, Flute

    https://soundcloud.com/jocelyn-martens-374027408/drunken-sailor-mixture-2023-02-01-105-pm?si=66f1c4205b7e4379b6b96a39824f3b0f&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

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    Bridget Morton replied to the topic Lucy Farr’s – slow, slurred, droned in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 4 months ago

    Lovely! Thank you!

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    Bridget Morton replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 4 months ago

    LOVE the smoothness of your double stops! And such a sweet sad song! Thank you!

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    Bridget Morton posted an update in the group Group logo of Advanced Beginner GroupAdvanced Beginner Group 3 years, 4 months ago

    4 Advanced Beginners met on Zoom on Monday evening, 1/30, at 8 pm EST/ (Hooray for Terri, Mary, Steve, & me!) We took turns playing, tried jamming on mute while someone else played, and talked about breakthroughs we’re having — and some of us are having some! Our next group Zoom will be Monday, February 13, 8 pm EST. All are welcome to join. Ter…[Read more]

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      Elise Davis replied 3 years, 4 months ago
      Shucks – I’m sorry I missed it. Our school days were extended due to an abundance of snow days in December and it’s been busy. I can’t make the next one either 🙁 because of the school schedule. Darn! Are you all practicing a specific song?
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          Bridget Morton replied 3 years, 3 months ago
          No specific song, Elise, but you might want to be ready to play one or two in a round robin.
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        barbjh0709 replied to the topic Lucy Farr’s – slow, slurred, droned in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 4 months ago

        Angela, How beautiful! And the use of the drone added a peaceful, meditative quality.

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        Diane Thompson replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 4 months ago

        That was really well done.. Your double stops are so nice and smooth. Really enjoyed listening to it and the background guitar topped it off just right.

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