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MaryReid replied to the topic Kerry Polka with double stops in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 11 months ago
Thanks. I was trying to not show my sweaty hair. LOL
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Debbie Hill replied to the topic Kerry Polka with double stops in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 11 months ago
Good job! Thanks for the angle showing your fingering!
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Owen replied to the topic Kerry Polka with double stops in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 11 months ago
Good job, Mary! The DS sounded fine and looked relaxed. Liked the idea of playing melody first. Keep it up!
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Owen replied to the topic Temperance Reel in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 11 months ago
Thank you all! I found what Marg says to be true; βI find I have to practice a new tune a lot and get to know it well and then the accents seem to come through naturally.β
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MaryReid started the topic Kerry Polka with double stops in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 11 months ago
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Marg Sherringham replied to the topic Temperance Reel in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 11 months ago
That was great Owen, and I could hear your accents. I don’t know how it is for others, but I find I have to practise a new tune a lot and get to know it well and then the accents seem to come through naturally. Having said that though, the fiddle is a hard taskmaster with it’s intricate bowing. Thanks for sharing, it’s inspiring to see how…[Read more]
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Marg Sherringham replied to the topic Spootiskerry in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 11 months ago
I love this tune and you’ve certainly given it a new treatment Joanne. I like your creative ideas, great fun!:)
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 12 months ago
What defines it? How many notes are there in a scale?
My simple definition: A scale is a group of notes used to practice a musical instrument.
It’s a series of small steps defined by a root note and […]

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Can you do more or do have something on double stops and scales having problems with the fingering to make the chords not sure what to do to improve one thing I have other is how to get over muting the other strings while fingering to make the double stops can you help email if you can
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Hi JD,
Here’s a lesson on chordal scales: https://fiddlehed.com/chordal-scales-technique-lesson/
You need to place your fingers on the tips for most double stops so that you don’t put other strings.I recommend you submit a video for feedback. Go here to do that: https://fiddlehed.com/support/video-feedback-lessons/
You can email me if you still have questions.
cheers
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Patty replied to the topic Temperance Reel in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 12 months ago
Whoo Hoo, Owen!! Great job!!
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kate.kakadu replied to the topic Temperance Reel in the forum Student Videos 4 years ago
Great Owen! That looked like a tricky song too!
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kate.kakadu replied to the topic Spootiskerry in the forum Student Videos 4 years ago
That was groovy! The drum back up turned it from folk to funk – Loved it! Will have to learn that one
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Owen replied to the topic Spootiskerry in the forum Student Videos 4 years ago
Fun indeed‼️And way to stay with the rhythm. Thanks for post inβ
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Joanne Iles replied to the topic Temperance Reel in the forum Student Videos 4 years ago
Nice timing & accents, sounds great!
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Joanne Iles started the topic Spootiskerry in the forum Student Videos 4 years ago
Here’s a great little Scottish reel I love playing. I messed around with the electric fiddle & drum gizmo! It’s disappeared from the master list on Fiddlehed but can be found under Bonus Tunes in Module 2.3
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cynhrossi replied to the topic Temperance Reel in the forum Student Videos 4 years ago
Great job, Owen! You’re an inspiration! Speed, tone, 4th finger workout! You’ve got it!
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