FiddleHed | Bluegrassgal | Friends Activity https://fiddlehed.com/members/bluegrassgal/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Bluegrassgal's friends. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:39:10 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 dd6025f54d0749b3b7351a120cd7a029 Owen posted an update: As I was hacked, I had to change my email. Although I changed […] https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/22926/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:47:36 -0800 As I was hacked, I had to change my email. Although I changed my email on my Fiddlehed profile, I am not receiving any emails or updates from FH. I assume they are still going to my old hacked email. Please send FH communications to my new email: ojo49@myyahoo.com.

]]> 1 17322075f6f735a3960fee9be0331485 Owen replied to the topic Temperence Reel in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/temperence-reel/#post-74766 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:40:12 -0700 Really enjoyable, Patty. Very much in tune and clear; nice bowing as well!

]]> 0 64988da6819d833c9361054c5138ae57 Owen replied to the topic Return from Fingal, e dorian in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/return-from-fingal-e-dorian/#post-74644 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 01:00:52 -0700 Thanks Deb and Jocelyn. Hope the communication problems in your area have resolved,
Jocelyn Look forward to the rescheduled Hootenany.

]]> 0 eb5572a46604c65bb86b60217b60f0dc Owen started the topic Return from Fingal, e dorian in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/return-from-fingal-e-dorian/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:19:03 -0700

]]> 0 03286c5cdc0cb6d2a7bf204577e4627f Owen replied to the topic Southwind in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/southwind/#post-74473 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:02:24 -0700 Thanks, Debbie.

]]> 0 ecfc6834290eeea94e57d4e0beb5f10b Owen started the topic Southwind in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/southwind/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:23:16 -0700

]]> 0 d316198ac5ccad30e973c6f571c9f79f Owen replied to the topic Timing Practice Medicine Bow in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/timing-practice-medicine-bow/#post-74404 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:48:22 -0700 Very nice, Joanne.Excellent timing; looks like the workshop WORKED! Again, nice playing!

]]> 0 bd7556372f1ceea2bf1c0b45659e5076 Owen started the topic Westphalia Waltz (working on it) in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/westphalia-waltz-working-on-it/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 14:04:20 -0700

]]> 0 2d3bcd06083ef7609b46edf3a3ac2689 Owen posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/how-to-get-an-awesome-sound-on-the-violin-proven-techniques-and-tips/#comment-6388 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:45:16 -0700 Really good lesson, Jason! Good coaching; while practicing, drop back to bowing basics! Will do! Thanks!

In reply to - yurie wrote a new post How To Get An Awesome Sound On The Violin | Proven Techniques and Tips Introduction One of the biggest problems that I hear about from students is that they don't like the way they sound. I hear a lot of comments like "Oh the […] ]]> 497ad8950ff43036bec190486ae585d6 Owen replied to the topic Bill Cheatham in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/bill-cheatham/#post-73963 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:34:23 -0700 Thanks, Cindy!

]]> 0 d2ba8f005f012eb2af04202173563535 Owen replied to the topic Bill Cheatham in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/bill-cheatham/#post-73958 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 21:48:16 -0700 Steve, Strum Machine!

]]> 0 b64de5afff3718c853095c922ea0f5d5 Owen posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/22584/#acomment-22619 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:18:53 -0700
Really smooth and pretty, Joanne!
    In reply to - Joanne Iles started the topic Theme from Local Hero "Going Home" in the forum Student Videos I've been listening to a slow, whistle version of this tune which is on the soundtrack of this, my favourite film! So this is my own version, a mix of the slower track & the guitar solo from the full version... https://youtu.be/7qFjZ0n5wdE?si=VIBn9D36lDFdkW2W ]]>         377b5b90554796dae0a573ec33191748 Owen replied to the topic Bill Cheatham in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/bill-cheatham/#post-73937 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 01:54:29 -0700 Thanks, Deb; it was fun, despite falling out of time a bit!

    ]]>     0     81156fbe91776f58ab092c235dcd84ea Owen started the topic Bill Cheatham in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/bill-cheatham/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:02:49 -0700

    ]]>     0     5050d82d7b7cb0725505a401a650f68a Owen replied to the topic Billy In The Lowground in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/billy-in-the-lowground/#post-73834 Sat, 15 Jun 2024 15:32:57 -0700 Thanks for posting this one, Patty; I’d never heard it, and well played. Plenty of string crossings!

    ]]>     0     106205d0233827784158e4ef93921a31 Owen started the topic Rolling Hills in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/rolling-hills/ Sat, 01 Jun 2024 20:55:11 -0700

    ]]>     0     d4b7d5c5cd036123e4759e01b10225a1 Owen posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/what-are-you-practicing-these-days/#comment-6304 Tue, 21 May 2024 23:54:02 -0700 Definitely a wicked twist; heart attack on Christmas Eve with bypass operation April 26. But, about 10 days later, I was able to play my fiddle while I recoup. I have been working on playing pentatonic scales as backup to Angeline, changing the key as the chord changes. A little “clanking” but I’m getting there. Also, working on “Rolling Waves V…[Read more]

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post What are you practicing these days? I'm currently practicing singing and playing backup on songs like Wildflowers (Tom Petty), Don't Think Twice (Dylan) and others. I started voice lessons […] ]]>         c90be0917d7c470417de2ca386937f9c Owen replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/pretty-little-dog-2/#post-73465 Tue, 14 May 2024 14:11:45 -0700 The switching of octaves in “Pretty Little Dog” can make it difficult to get creative in the song; but not for Debbie! You made it fun.

    ]]>     0     35f7c417b15bf4b653bccdac92744072 Owen replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/innisheer/#post-73191 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:56:38 -0700 Thank you all for listening and your kind comments.🙂

    ]]>     0     cb41d94d3cd05f59ac852a374cbeba31 Owen started the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/innisheer/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:13:47 -0700

    ]]>     0     1c0dbcc58c22a62bb932ca892d44bdbb Owen replied to the topic Josefins Dopval in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/josefins-dopval-2/#post-73143 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 23:00:13 -0700 That is so challenging, Steve; a newly composed tune! How did you learn it, by ear or sheet music, or both. The viola sounded really cool. For some reason, I find learning by ear (a section at a time) helps me to remember a tune. I know Jason said that to play and remember a tune one has to listen to it, over and over, till you can sing, hum, or…[Read more]

    ]]>     0     6a0af3fd07e629a8f65d970511fe615c Owen started the topic Soldiers Joy in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/soldiers-joy/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:49:15 -0700

    ]]>     0     3439f11aa29adf575ae1499373640f01 Owen replied to the topic Connaghtmans Rambles in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/connaghtmans-rambles/#post-73058 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:33:55 -0700 Very nice, Deb! I really enjoyed those cuts or Grace notes, whatever. I’ll try chording along!

    ]]>     0     06b4b09b2243c6c5cf812bfd89e7b7be Owen replied to the topic Palm Sunday in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/palm-sunday/#post-72982 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:29:14 -0700 Very nice, Ann. Clear notes and as Joanne says, a nice swing to it.

    ]]>     0     e48287ec1019faefdf03196c321ca946 Owen started the topic Harvest Home in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/harvest-home-2/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:37:03 -0700

    ]]>     0     35cf79c80321382bbdb904f858deeec2 Owen replied to the topic Spotted pony variations in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/spotted-pony-variations/#post-72726 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:29:17 -0700 Sure looks like fun and sounds fine too‼️

    ]]>     0     15b27b5ca4e6b449ef3b086ede190522 Owen replied to the topic The sweetness of Mary in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/the-sweetness-of-mary/#post-72718 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:20:38 -0700 Debbie, that was the best ever; clear and three great embellishment; double stops, cuts and third position! Well done. This should be your signature piece!

    ]]>     0     4704bb861ece8915d2333dc1c8d74251 Owen started the topic Liberty in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/liberty/ Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:51:37 -0700

    ]]>     0     c61b58c09021d849cb72dedf21bcb262 Owen replied to the topic Ashokan Farewell in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/ashokan-farewell-3/#post-72624 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:39:18 -0700 Great job, Susieq!! I love that song as well. Great backstory about how and why Jay Ungar originally wrote it!

    ]]>     1     68eec3a66a4394fd9a9968c054fc7744 Owen replied to the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kitchen-girl-5/#post-72441 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:32:01 -0800 Enjoyed your playing Ann, well done!

    ]]>     0     a8652448509f06e2bb2d8b103e31759f Owen replied to the topic Flop Eared Mule in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/flop-eared-mule/#post-72440 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:26:55 -0800 Very cool, Deb! Keep it going!

    ]]>     0     e41c277e127435d079c53bbc2c20c7f3 Owen started the topic Cajun fiddle, sort of! in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/cajun-fiddle-sort-of/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:23:23 -0800

    ]]>     0     4d7c3e3e030fda25254787ccb850207a Owen replied to the topic Cripple Creek with dulcimer in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/cripple-creek-with-dulcimer/#post-72284 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:26:17 -0800 Like that bow pulling, Debbie; sounded great! Might have to buy me a pair of dancing shoes!!

    ]]>     0     98842b98ce81e13476a6f640a235b6a0 Owen replied to the topic Ida Red with dulcimer in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/ida-red-with-dulcimer/#post-72283 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:22:24 -0800 Cindy is right! Way to swing, Deb! Nice tune; I’d never heard it. Loved the DS’s.

    ]]>     0     f1261519256d9bfc95710db31243b735 Owen replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/arran-boat-song-with-a-simon-garfunkel-mix/#post-72282 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 22:17:54 -0800 Really nice, Joanne. The bowing smooth, and mostly by the wrist. You are right, they go together nicely!

    ]]>     0     dbe2500fdcbdd050fb09d9898b1b8b0d Owen replied to the topic Blackberry Blossom with dulcimer. Extra b part second time in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/blackberry-blossom-with-dulcimer-extra-b-part-second-time/#post-72128 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:21:45 -0800 Liked that a lot,Debbie! Especially your bowing on B part AND you were moving freely as you play as you felt the rhythm! Great work!

    ]]>     0     f70b724027e864217285373dc7ba96e6 Owen started the topic Wayfaring Stranger in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/wayfaring-stranger-2/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:07:49 -0800

    ]]>     0     87c00160cd7c8daee6d3863bdca175dd Owen replied to the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kitchen-girl-4/#post-72027 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 01:07:40 -0800 I like that very much, Deb! Nice rhythm and double stops. Well done‼️

    ]]>     0     e3239de12a4c740274b1f0be0cb33ac5 Owen started the topic Galway Bay Hornpipe in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/galway-bay-hornpipe/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 15:12:32 -0800

    ]]>     0     8dc67179fe3e3d453fb0a959477f2eeb Owen started the topic Country Waltz in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/country-waltz/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 19:03:31 -0800

    ]]>     0     4996b25f8cbd71fba51558e655b9aa1c Owen replied to the topic The Arran Boat Song in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/the-arran-boat-song/#post-71157 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:56:35 -0800 I really love this tune, Joanne; beautiful playing!

    ]]>     0     51d7e03619032abe67a5aa20695d0989 Owen replied to the topic Little Liza Jane in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/little-liza-jane/#post-71156 Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:52:10 -0800 Good job getting “Lisa” out there, Steve.It is certainly one of the hardest, yet beneficial, parts of the practice routine. Hope you’re enjoying playing your fiddle.

    ]]>     0     25e2fb4f77dc97a77573badb1f9951b4 Owen started the topic Coleraine Jig in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/coleraine-jig/ Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:33:08 -0800

    ]]>     1     8845c1ac96daf5f8a176a1e2636fc061 Owen replied to the topic Swallowtail Blues in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/swallowtail-blues/#post-69977 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:15:26 -0800 Yeah, you had fun with that Joanne‼️ It sounded very good, and very smooth.

    ]]>     0     7d0e3ff65f502e6cfdd2f8278a6888fd Owen started the topic Kerfunken Jig in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kerfunken-jig-2/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:19:44 -0800

    ]]>     0     e257e9ba311a456d5cf6fbb68e171eb4 Owen replied to the topic The Reconciliation in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/the-reconciliation/#post-69907 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:30:25 -0800 Lots of notes is right! I love watching your posts. Always something new! Hope to hear you play this one again; fine playing, Patty.

    ]]>     0     b5c44af5e0035bd8ba1341a5231f09bd Owen replied to the topic Kitchen Girl with dulcimer backup in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kitchen-girl-with-dulcimer-backup/#post-69592 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:23:53 -0800 Like the Down bow double stops! Nice and smooth and fun to listen to. Thanks.

    ]]>     0     d5b36b4b8922a92b571603b95db6a234 Owen replied to the topic Ash Grove with harmony in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/ash-grove-with-harmony/#post-69591 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:19:03 -0800 Just splendid, Debbie. You’ve always liked to harmonize (Ashokan!) and this one is very nice‼️

    ]]>     0     e7bad5a49deb5fb4876bb3c3bda360c3 Owen posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/things-im-grateful-for-november-2023/#comment-5849 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:27:25 -0800 Grateful for my health today and that despite many joint issues, I can still play fiddle and participate in Fiddlehed, Strung Alongs and with some friend musicians. Grateful for my kids and grandkids and that I can travel to visit them. I love the State and National parks here in Virginia, where I love to wander and I’m grateful for that. G…[Read more]

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Things I'm Grateful For - November 2023 'Tis the week before Thanksgiving, maybe my favorite holiday. So much so that I try to celebrate it every day in a small way. I make a short list of things […] ]]>         72388939a1afb471d576d5a43913a889 Owen replied to the topic Faded Love in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/faded-love-2/#post-69516 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:42:27 -0800 Fantastic and so much fun. So cool that you two play across the ocean. Very well done, Joanne.

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