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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 5 months ago
Use this super-simple end-of-year review for your music practice:
What were three wins you had this year?
What are three things that can use improvement?
What three things will you concentrate […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 5 months ago
How To Play Back-up Chords On The Fiddle
If you are able to play chord backup on the fiddle and violin, you will be a more versatile and well-rounded musician. Firstly, most fiddle players […]-
reviewing chords 1. v helpful. chris I
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
Improve Your Fiddling Through Listening Practice
If you’re a fiddler, then you’re probably fairly familiar with the way that learning a new piece of music can feel like trying to keep your balance on a […]
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Thank for this article. I especially appreciate the introduction to Evelyn Glennie. I wonder about her several references to deafness. I wonder whether this conference had something to do with people who are deaf.
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Wow! thanks for this ted talk by Eveleyn Glennie… I’d heard the name but had no idea…. what an amazing woman!
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
Once you learn a tune, take a journey by adding practice variations. This adds Desirable Difficulty which helps you learn it more thoroughly. But mainly it’s fun.
We’ll mostly work with the first q […]
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@fiddl3hed The Blackest Crow That Ever Flew
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
Written by Jim Guinn
A Brief Overview of Old-Time Music
Old-time music is a unique form of North American folk music with its roots tracing back to the traditional folk music of England, Scotland, […]
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What a wonderful article. Thank you.
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This is a comment / question I have a really old fiddle that was given to me it has geared tuners on it is fully intact but fragile wood not play it but was played alot during its younger years finger board has dips on it from being played so much for a very long time anyway was just wandering if you’ve ever seen or heard of one set up with geared tuners
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I don’t know why you are asking me about this. Did you hit the wrong reply button? in any case, what I do know is that my Best Buddy installed a set of geared tuners on a cheap violin about ten years ago. He purchased the product from George Hienyl ( or Heinyl – I’m not sure of the correct spelling). Apparently there were several types of tuner available but not all would be suitable for a valuable instrument since alteration to the instrument would be required, not something to do on a fine old violin I’d guess.The Heinyl company has been around a long time and might be a source of information for you. They are located in Toronto, Canada and known for high quality, at least they were ten years ago. Times are changing so it’s hard to be sure these days I guess.
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Outstanding article and very informative. Thank you !!!!
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This was terrific – thanks so much for all the info!
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This is great! Thanks for sharing.
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Love this article. I moved out of an area in Florida that only played old time and landing in the middle of bluegrass in East Tennessee. Jam sessions have been an challenge. I never had to play “breaks” or sing before. All new. This article puts is all in perspective. Thanks.
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Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative article. I am really enjoying rhe article, links, recordings and pictures.
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Fantastic article and examples! Thanks for a powerful Music History course in miniature!
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Great to hear how you experience this, Pete.
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By the way, you really should *categorize* this page so it’s easier to find and return to! (For now I’ve saved it as a Favorite, but that doesn’t help others who may never stumble across it!)
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Thanks for this suggestion, Pete. I’ll pass it along to consider.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
At the FiddleHed monthly hour hours, Mike said, “Bow bounce has reared its ugly head again. Mostly on down strokes.”
Practice tone-building with the bow to overcome unwanted bouncing
Throwaway bow […]
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Tom replied to the topic A Tune For Lewis – Feedback Video in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
So I did. I wasn’t aware who might have been there that day, but I’m glad someone picked it up. Your versions sounds really good already.
I think it’s a relatively easy tune to learn and it is beautiful. It has become one of my go-to tunes to start a practice session and if anyone is willing to listen!
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Tom replied to the topic A Tune For Lewis – Feedback Video in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Thanks for sharing that, Kevin! I discovered the same tune and its sad back story earlier this year, and since i cound not find any sheet music online, I had to figure it out by ear and learn it that way; likely same as you?
Eventually, I reached out to Kirstie Mclanaghan over facebook to thank her for writing it. She was happy to hear someone…[Read more]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago
This year we had 305 practicipants sign up for the Fall Practice Challenge 2022! I am so proud of all of you who did this. The comments had me on the verge of tears (the good kind). It’s like you guys have […]
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jason kleinberg started the topic A Tune For Lewis – Feedback Video in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Here’s some feedback on Kevin’s playing.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago
Fiddling With Desirable Difficulty
You’ll see more results if you learn to practice well. One way is to find that perfect level of challenge so that you’re neither bored nor […]-
Thanks Jason these emails really help me and I look forward to them. Your teacher for this old woman
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Thanks for that, I often need a bit of inspiration to move my practise on a notch!
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Thank you ever so much. I did it with the tune of Ashokan farewell 2nd Quarter. I had to listen Close to catch the chord’s I love it. Thst really Help me a lot… Fiddlehed Jsn I sure R.Grateful …made me Feel like yeah fin doing something Right. I never play this tune or sing before. I will continue. Doing some more of this. Thank you. Again for your Guidance helping me. I think I made My Stars in the Atmospheric. Happy. lol 🤗🤗❤️⭐️⭐️🌟
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Having lots of fun with these lesson Fiddlehed Jsn .I practiced the tun small chunks . Then I couldn’t sign in on some of the Others. sites . To login in but still practice. The Excerise with. Kerry Polka. Thanks Fiddlehed Jsn. Yes I was having lots of fun to day. Need more practice. On these tunes I never played them before. So ther new to me. I’m thinking about sending. Smoke Signals. Your way. If I can’t get through to my lesson so you know I need your Help. 🤣 Lol I’m just grateful. That u got me on these lesson. Has Reslly help Me. ❤️⭐️
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Jim Guinn replied to the topic Tennessee Waltz Duet in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Looks like you two had a lot of fun and it sounds good!
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Jim Guinn replied to the topic Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Wow! You did a nice job with that!
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 8 months ago
You’ll see more results if you learn to practice well. Deliberate practice is a process which helps you to learn more efficiently. In a nutshell: Focus on hard parts that need work.
5 things to re […]
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Hey Jason, thanks for the motivation in this post. I’m a beginner fiddler who over the years keeps losing my way. I’m on a 3-month hiatus from fiddling now and I don’t want it to go any longer. Traveling and life stuff got in the way but I had my fiddle with me so it’s totally all my fault!
As I exercised on the treadmill this morning I listened to you and I’m ready to hit the strings again! Thank you for being the awesome teacher that you are and for being so supportive and motivating! You ROCK!
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Mary, thanks so much for sharing this with everyone. It’s great to hear you’re reinvigorated to Fiddle!
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Thanks for the email sending me this link. My approach to how I practice gets a little off because I never know where I left off or remember where to commence. I’ll heed your instructions and re-start my practice journal, which is already a mess—the extra help in learning how to live with my fiddle is invaluable and you can send me as many emails as your want.
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Tennessee Waltz Duet in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Yay! Great to see you both playing together…sounds sweet.
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Feedback on Galway Bay Hornpipe in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Good playing James, good teaching Jocelyn 👍
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic For Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
This is so sweet! You really sound good. I like hearing the baby in the background.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 9 months ago
In this lesson, I’ll show you how to sing while playing backup with an instrument. I’m going to break it down into a step-by-step process for anyone who wants to sing and play backup at the same […]
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This was really helpful. I play guitar and uke as well as the violin and thought that I would have to give up the singing part when I took up the violin. It is good to see that it is still possible. It is so encouraging. Thanks so much.
Diane
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Thrilled to have become a FiddleHed early this year, just a few months after I started learning fiddle! What a fantastic community, guided by an amazing teacher in Jason! Really looking forward to going and growing as a FiddleHed in 2023. Happy New Year!
This has been a great year in the fiddling journey. Thank you Jason and fiddlehed! Looking forward to 2023!