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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Bill Sullivan's Polka in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Niiice!

Love your version of this tune. 👏
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Super fun to play some back up fiddle with this amazing singer named @jongmadaliday from the Philippines who I found on TikTok 😻. I’m kind of a noob at this, so still totally amazed that with a little bit of effo […]
- cynhrossi replied 5 years, 2 months ago
  
  Jason, how do we hear what you did? I don’t have access to anything except your lessons.
  
  Cindy
  - cynhrossi replied 5 years, 2 months ago
    
    Wait…. never mind, I found it.
- crowbar47 replied 5 years, 2 months ago
  
  That’s way cool!! My biggest goal in fiddling us to play along with a picker/singer enviornment.
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Have you been playing for a while and noticed that the hair on your bow has a case of “bed head” and isn’t quite falling into line anymore? Or maybe a bow was gifted to you, but the hair has more gaps than […]
- Misha replied 5 years, 2 months ago
  
  i think i need two bows then! one for back up while replacing? I have never done this!
Tom replied to the topic River John Sunset Waltz in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Some good thoughts, Carolyn (@cbfidhed2020). Bowing suggestions do vary a lot depending on genre, personal taste, skill level, etc. I’ll have another look at Module 1.3 as you suggest.

Overall, I am not too concerned about getting it “Right” if there is such a thing. I can strive for some structure, but I much better enjoy the flow from some well…[Read more]
Jim Guinn replied to the topic River John Sunset Waltz in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Pretty waltz and nice job, Tom!
Tom replied to the topic River John Sunset Waltz in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Nick. Lots of moving parts in the Machine for sure: Notes, intonation, rhythm, some embellishments and then trying to use a down-bow to emphasize the first beat of each measure. I pretty much gave up on the last one for now. Probably should have learned the initial song with more attention to bowing, as is is hard to change it after the…[Read more]
Tom started the topic River John Sunset Waltz in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Here is a tune we have been working on in our Saturday hangouts sessions. (Hi Sue and Mary!) It’s a Canadian waltz by Florence Killen, named after her home community of River John, Nova Scotia.

With apologies to dancers who may have to throw in an extra step or two when the timing takes a it of a stutter.
Jim Guinn replied to the topic St Patricks Day Medley in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Joanne,

Marvelous job! I enjoyed your playing.

Jim
jason kleinberg created the group Beginner Group 5 years, 2 months ago

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jason kleinberg posted an update 5 years, 2 months ago

Happy St. Patrick’s day folx!! ☘️
jason kleinberg replied to the topic First Video From Raw Beginner in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Good bow sound Charles!

Just curious: the fiddle sounds like it’s tuned low. Is that so? If not intended, you might want to check the tuning with an electronic tuner.

keep on keeping’ on…
Tom replied to the topic First Video From Raw Beginner in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

If I can offer one suggestion, it might be about holding the bow. Jason has some good start-up lessons on the site at https://fiddlehed.com/beginner/start-fiddling-now-course-page/pick-up-that-bow/

I know there are different bow holds people use successfully, but I think your hold in the video is a bit rigid and perhaps forces your elbow to be…[Read more]
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jason kleinberg started the topic Fall Practice Challenge Playlist in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 3 months ago

Here’s a playlist of videos made by FiddleHeds who “practicipated” in the FPC 2020.
I hope this inspires you all to post videos of your own…
jason kleinberg and Mel Newton are now friends 5 years, 3 months ago

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Jim Guinn replied to the topic Hobart's Transformation – early days in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 3 months ago

Nicely done, Mary. I enjoyed that. Wished I had the dexterity in my fingers that you do.
Jim Guinn replied to the topic Connect with other beginning fiddlers in the forum Beginner Group 5 years, 3 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.
Tom replied to the topic Connect with other beginning fiddlers in the forum Beginner Group 5 years, 3 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]
Jim Guinn replied to the topic Connect with other beginning fiddlers in the forum Beginner Group 5 years, 3 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!
Jim Guinn replied to the topic Hector the Hero in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 3 months ago

I thought that was very nice done, Tom! Thanks for sharing that video.
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