FiddleHed | Bridget Morton | Friends Activity https://fiddlehed.com/members/bridget/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Bridget Morton's friends. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:49:33 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 df86f2366bbd9966ae9649274f00fd17 Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/how-to-get-an-awesome-sound-on-the-violin-proven-techniques-and-tips/#comment-6392 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:43:04 -0700 Great lesson to return to, I’m going to try to revisit this once a month!

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 […] ]]> 9defb505b298848b92f6a5ef9f984a5a lbiehl replied to the topic Blue River Waltz in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/blue-river-waltz/#post-74064 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:26:43 -0700 Yes. I often like to listen to a recording of the tune by another group or musician on YouTube. It is fun to “play along with others”!

]]> 0 71a517319d1865d98f48af0c662761bc lbiehl replied to the topic Connaughtmans rambles with dulcimer backup in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/connaughtmans-rambles-with-dulcimer-backup/#post-74043 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 01:37:33 -0700 Lovely with the dulcimer back up and good intonation on the high notes. I always have trouble with those!

]]> 0 11f3c39e4e13873ca6d0b8705be45499 lbiehl started the topic Blue River Waltz in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/blue-river-waltz/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 01:31:48 -0700

]]> 0 49d03a5d55a4d05aed4b8a1c10ae9187 lbiehl posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/fiddling-with-transposition/#comment-6326 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:08:03 -0700 This was really interesting and helpful. Once I identify what note to start on, things fall together much more easily, especially on known songs. Could you comment sometime on clues to identifying what key a song is when sheet music is not available – in other words, just from listening to the song? Thanks

In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Fiddling With Transposition Overview Do you wonder, "What can I do to prepare for jam sessions?" The ability to transpose songs from one key to another is a superpower for playing […] ]]> efafcb06aa9c3c724b67caf5a0e3b173 lbiehl replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/pretty-little-dog-2/#post-73526 Sun, 19 May 2024 02:03:26 -0700 Hey nice job- especially with adding the double stops!

]]> 0 47befdcaee793f1f071604cedd518aed Terri šŸ¤“šŸŽ» posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/what-are-you-practicing-these-days/#comment-6292 Fri, 17 May 2024 19:09:30 -0700 This w/e practicing for private jam I go to on Mondays. An older guy there has introduced Maple Sugar, Snow Deer, Down Yonder and Under the Double Eagle. I’m pretty strong on learning tunes, but I still need to work on faster tempos…And I learn melodies, but I feel I need to better learn the tune chords. 🤓🎻

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 […] ]]> 7a4e1b591511a4c5af0fd53767c37dfb lbiehl replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/innisheer/#post-73175 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:55:49 -0700 Very pretty Tune. I would like to learn it too!

]]> 0 f74f5e22888ac223427e169a4a38c5ee lbiehl started the topic Eagles Whistle in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/eagles-whistle/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:53:12 -0700

]]> 0 30298f07fd12e0a4a89ed63d00113cea lbiehl replied to the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kitchen-girl-4/#post-72673 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:56:06 -0700 Nice job. Really enjoyed the variations you added!!!

]]> 0 eb37806d90a84d7881590a3a8c0510c9 lbiehl replied to the topic Irish Rover progress in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/irish-rover-progress/#post-72672 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:54:07 -0700 Wow. You have this down well. Enjoyed your playing. I have just started learning the song and you inspired me!!!

]]> 0 b6ad8b2b021d3a61c711b191b0c56003 lbiehl posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/fiddling-with-pink-moon/#comment-6123 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:48:16 -0800 I really enjoyed listening to this. Great job with the fiddle arrangement. I would be interested in learning an “untraditional song” perhaps a new fiddle journey. Thank you for keeping the new ideas flowing!

In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Fiddling With Pink Moon Here's a fiddle version of "Pink Moon" by Nick Drake. Liner notes On the surface it sounds like a simple folk song. But both the guitar strum pattern […] ]]> bcf102ba6bcf7ea849533584015af46c lbiehl started the topic Kitchen Girl in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kitchen-girl-3/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:45:13 -0800

]]> 0 b929e492cb4304ff7f7b1b96b44752eb Terri šŸ¤“šŸŽ» posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/fiddle-goals-for-2024/#comment-5946 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 13:44:11 -0800 Thank-you for reminding me, time to reflect and look towards next year! Since I started Feb. 7, ’22, I’ve only missed 2 days of practice, so I will also _aim to Play Every Day in 2024_ 🙂 My _2nd goal is to Practice Wisely_. In 2023, I tried to incorporate some Brainjo Principles into my practice, mainly that of “work” for ~ 30 min and then allow…[Read more]

In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Fiddle Goals For 2024 Are you someone who benefits from having a goal? Or do goals make you anxious? I suggest three goals that I think you and all my students can […] ]]> 25f5b294904b3f0b81321d9da91573ff Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/21756/#acomment-21757 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:28:17 -0800
Hi Yolanda, it’s too bad you are 100 miles away via my least favorite highway (I-40). Maybe when it warms up we could meet somewhere in the middle in a park or something like that. In the meantime, perhaps a Zoom meetup would work. Send me a private message (or just email mkc766@gmail.com) and we could set something up.
    In reply to - yolanda replied to the topic East Tn area? in the forum Online Practice Groups Hi Mary, Iā€™m in Dandridge. Your about 1 1/2 hr from me. I would love to get together and play. I have not played with anyone else so this would be something different for me. ]]>         4f710f0c1b2f4b9df6fe89c2ce1e328c Mary Carignan replied to the topic East Tn area? in the forum Online Practice Groups https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/east-tn-area/#post-70231 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:56:49 -0800 Hi Yolanda, where in East TN? I’m in Crossville.
    Mary

    ]]>     0     886c977464fef6c60496ed0333ca5e1f lbiehl posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/things-im-grateful-for-november-2023/#comment-5848 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:29:11 -0800 I am so grateful to live in such a beautiful place – the Pacific Northwest. Grateful to have raised two healthy children with a loving partner. Grateful to have found the Fiddlehed community and to be having such fun learning music. Thank you everyone for sharing!

    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 […] ]]>         71d73e59755746ed93e6a4b04f33d866 lbiehl replied to the topic Yew Piney Mtn. in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/yew-piney-mtn/#post-69161 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 02:40:36 -0700 Very well done! Great sound. Double stops sound great

    ]]>     0     76a3338bd3e588ff9a9b4766c852c097 lbiehl replied to the topic Kicking off Fall Practice Challenge with Liza Jane in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kicking-off-fall-practice-challenge-with-liza-jane/#post-68863 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:32:23 -0700 Let the dancing begin! Great toe tapping tune!

    ]]>     0     c63cbd8d3c6af7ad64b369d885202eb0 lbiehl replied to the topic Bonaparte Crossing the Rocky Mountains in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/bonaparte-crossing-the-rocky-mountains/#post-68862 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:30:17 -0700 Great job with a tricky tune. Thanks for posting!

    ]]>     0     f0ecaf3f1789bf82fcdf6d9d226d5ba7 Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/fiddling-with-deliberate-practice/#comment-5323 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:16:25 -0700 Hey Jason, thanks for the motivation in this post. Iā€™m a beginner fiddler who over the years keeps losing my way. Iā€™m on a 3-month hiatus from fiddling now and I donā€™t want it to go any longer. Traveling and life stuff got in the way but I had my fiddle with me so itā€™s totally all my fault!

    As I exercised on the treadmill this morning I listene…[Read more]

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post You'll see more results if you learn to practice well.Ā Deliberate practice is a process which helps you to learn more efficiently.Ā In a nutshell: Focus on hard parts that need work.Ā  5 things to re […] ]]>         c69503d097d0d563201a938520daf46d lbiehl started the topic The Gael in the forum Share Your Practice https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/the-gael/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:19:55 -0700

    ]]>     1     2078ac235255c42cc5348731fc97abcf Beverly Weber replied to the topic Are there any bad habits you want to break? in the forum Share Your Practice https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/are-there-any-bad-habits-you-want-to-break/#post-65114 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:40:16 -0700 I have a bad habit of holding my breath while playing, particularly when a tune gets faster. I’ve been doing “fiddle yoga”, concentrating on breathing in and out while playing scales and different rhythms.

    ]]>     0     097bffc0fab081bc6ee59ff5b645230c Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/fiddling-with-daily-listening/#comment-5130 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:31:17 -0800 I did it!!!! I learned Wheels on the Bus by ear!! So excited and encouraged. I have to say it took me listening to it repeatedly many, many times. I’m embarrassed to remember how long I spent on it, but it paid off and I’m happy!!

    thanks, Jason!!

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Fiddling With Daily Listening You can actively build mental models of songs through daily listening. It's a way to practice without your instrument. Doing this allows you to […] ]]>         b461e4cfad1c075c89e268180ed3a7d3 lbiehl replied to the topic Ballydesmond Polka in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/ballydesmond-polka/#post-63569 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:18:01 -0800 I like the sound of this. The minor Key is catchy!

    ]]>     0     e294cff051abc87fc81789ab869d3853 Beverly Weber replied to the topic What's challenging you now? in the forum Share Your Practice https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/whats-challenging-you-now/#post-63340 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:21:57 -0800 I’m bowing challenged! I’m confused about which bowing pattern to use with a reel, jig, polka, etc. and in which style -Irish, Appalachian, etc. I’d like a lesson or two on the possibilities and also some bowing suggestions on the sheet music.

    ]]>     0     4e61bb422bd3967dd77a823b3953bad1 lbiehl started the topic OKeefes Slide in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/okeefes-slide/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:33:42 -0800

    ]]>     0     5e8cc86f19550c897c67af5992d32b3b Chris Czainski posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/the-creative-act-of-fiddling/#comment-5076 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 14:01:16 -0800 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. 😊

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post The Creative Act (of Fiddling) Iā€™m reading Rick Rubinā€™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 […] ]]>         da9c6c2cdadb54c5d053d62183286ef5 Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/the-creative-act-of-fiddling/#comment-5068 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:38:59 -0800 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…[Read more]

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post The Creative Act (of Fiddling) Iā€™m reading Rick Rubinā€™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 […] ]]>         a921144ae114db4354f85563259f72ae Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18097/#acomment-18138 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:10:29 -0800
    Shucks – Iā€™m sorry I missed it. Our school days were extended due to an abundance of snow days in December and itā€™s been busy. I canā€™t make the next one either šŸ™ because of the school schedule. Darn! Are you all practicing a specific song?
      In reply to - Bridget Morton posted an update in the group Advanced Beginner Group 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 weā€™re having ā€” and some of us are having some! Our next group Zoom will be Monday, February 13, 8 pm EST. All are welcome to join. Terri sent out a link to interested folks, and we can post it again here. Some of us are still having mic issues, but weā€™re working those out and the group is generous & supportive. Yā€™all come! ]]>             18ec9c9d93df1e015b1ed221b8690214 Beverly Weber joined the group Intermediate Group https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18091/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:53:55 -0800 0 70e4c0f07fd8cb883524e7d6d46ca51d Beverly Weber joined the group Irish Fiddle ā˜˜ļø https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18090/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:52:50 -0800 0 10d9256404ededa2cc34c2aacd027108 lbiehl replied to the topic Lucy Farrā€™s - slow, slurred, droned in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/lucy-farrs-slow-slurred-droned/#post-62759 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:54:18 -0800 Very well done!!!

      ]]>       0       88623c065c8148637faa96b16ac20214 lbiehl joined the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18024/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:48:06 -0800 0 1d59424eddbc27479e75947baa0f3c47 Chris Czainski's profile was updated https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18022/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:11:17 -0800 0 0e32559af075b8c66006f8a8adcc4ae8 Mary Carignan joined the group Advanced Beginner Group https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18010/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:48:33 -0800 0 179d51cc213a08bcc38e603322c21615 Terri šŸ¤“šŸŽ» posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17087/#acomment-18009 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:37:14 -0800
      Glad that you found it helpful!
        In reply to - Terri šŸ¤“šŸŽ» posted an update Hi All! This is my first attempt to post! In Feb \'22, I started fiddle at age 58. While I don\'t have serious physical problems, I played sports A LOT when I was younger, and I\'ve broken a few fingers, and my right thumb was broken away from my hand. My wrists were not very flexible...So, I researched this a bit...And now, I have a series of stretches that I do every day before I play. I start w/my neck then shoulders (I use Peggy Cappy\'s \"Yoga for the Rest of Us\" neck, shoulder and wrist warmups) then arms (tricep and bicep stretches) then wrists then fingers...For the fingers and wrists, I found a book that was originally in German written in 1860, \"Gymnastics for the Fingers and Wrist\". Here\'s the link to the site that has the pdf version in English (its free): https://ia902700.us.archive.org/21/items/wardjacksonsgymn00warduoft/wardjacksonsgymn00warduoft.pdf The author wrote this book because he played violin when he was young, quit for many years, and as an adult found that his fingers and wrists were very weak. I hope this is helpful to others! 🙂 ]]>                 d335fbbae0a82a68a4367ab0d475e62b Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17917/#acomment-17996 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:44:28 -0800
        I have Iā€™ll Fly Away up on my wall and am going to add Sunny Side and Tennessee Waltz. My poor family really has to suffer through whenever I attempt a new song! I do l…

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          In reply to - Elise Davis posted an update in the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group What are some songs people are working on? ]]>                     f045146a0b3963c76a903f29309fddc0 Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17917/#acomment-17995 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:38:58 -0800
          I just printed off the sheet music for Cumberland Gap and listened to it. Itā€™s fast! Smiling – too fast for me, but Iā€™m gonna pick away at it and become more familiar.
            In reply to - Elise Davis posted an update in the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group What are some songs people are working on? ]]>                         031c2fd41b1e0669aa010ca05ac9c2d4 Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17963/#acomment-17994 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:22:20 -0800
            I have to admit that I donā€™t really know the difference! I just googled so now I have a dictionary definition, but I sure couldnā€™t listen to a tune and know which one it is. Would you mind sharing a couple good Old Time tunes that you like?
              In reply to - Keith Calhoun posted an update in the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group How many here are interested in old time? ]]>                             279cdb553a34b3918d31fb28cbdfd56e Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17969/#acomment-17993 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:17:49 -0800
              Great! Thanks for setting this up.
                In reply to - Bridget Morton started the topic Zoom Hangout! in the forum Advanced Beginner Group Hey, yā€™all! Based on the feedback so far, Iā€™ve set up a Zoom Hangout for Monday evening, January 23, 8 pm EST. Since I am not a professional member of Zoom this meeting is only scheduled for 40 minutes. Iā€™m not a particularly experienced Zoom Host, but Iā€™ll do my best. All are welcome! Hereā€™s the information! Bridget Balthrop Morton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Advanced Beginner Hangout Time: Jan 23, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/3198046228?pwd=MG84V015WmFJOFI2QUhKS3lhOGh0UT09 Meeting ID: 319 804 6228 Passcode: H@ng0ut Letā€™s spend the first hangout figuring out how well we hear one another & checking systems, discussing what weā€™re working on, and getting to know one another better. If you can, prepare one tune of your choice to play for the rest of us. If you have goals or hopes for future meetings, please be ready to suggest those too. ]]>                                 7f4f3e4c4d80ad2a851ad5d6765feee9 Steve and Elise Davis are now friends https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17992/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:13:18 -0800 0 df33af9ab2ccba422f6f054b1df71ad1 Chris Czainski posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17969/#acomment-17989 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:13:14 -0800
                Hi Bridget sorry i can’t make it as I am in the Uk.🎻🎻 I will be asleep 😴. 🙂
                  In reply to - Bridget Morton started the topic Zoom Hangout! in the forum Advanced Beginner Group Hey, yā€™all! Based on the feedback so far, Iā€™ve set up a Zoom Hangout for Monday evening, January 23, 8 pm EST. Since I am not a professional member of Zoom this meeting is only scheduled for 40 minutes. Iā€™m not a particularly experienced Zoom Host, but Iā€™ll do my best. All are welcome! Hereā€™s the information! Bridget Balthrop Morton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Advanced Beginner Hangout Time: Jan 23, 2023 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us05web.zoom.us/j/3198046228?pwd=MG84V015WmFJOFI2QUhKS3lhOGh0UT09 Meeting ID: 319 804 6228 Passcode: H@ng0ut Letā€™s spend the first hangout figuring out how well we hear one another & checking systems, discussing what weā€™re working on, and getting to know one another better. If you can, prepare one tune of your choice to play for the rest of us. If you have goals or hopes for future meetings, please be ready to suggest those too. ]]>                                     bef47662947374e087c4676f666b1388 Terri šŸ¤“šŸŽ»'s profile was updated https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17978/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:34:33 -0800 0 54fe7a69616cfb24284927181291336e Terri šŸ¤“šŸŽ» changed their profile picture https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17977/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:30:24 -0800 0 08a6ce884d4becc2a9f9b85e5f7c81a6 Steve and Terri šŸ¤“šŸŽ» are now friends https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17975/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:25:32 -0800 0 4317c0dac4e7c071db54cb7cec48fd43 Steve replied to the topic Zoom Hangout! in the forum Advanced Beginner Group https://fiddlehed.com/groups/continuing-beginner-group/forum/topic/zoom-hangout/#post-62671 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:22:21 -0800 Sounds great, Bridget. I’ll plan on it.

                  ]]>                   0                   dc9bff379de088c1727640e3af2101a0 Steve posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17917/#acomment-17947 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:16:33 -0800
                  Currently working on Keep on the Sunny side in G. Also Tennessee Waltz, I’ll Fly Away, The Touch of Your Hand, I Saw the Light.
                    In reply to - Elise Davis posted an update in the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group What are some songs people are working on? ]]>                                         1089e1b3db738b7a6d48c6a1e249a2f4 Steve joined the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17946/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:14:54 -0800 0 be91f889fa049cbd75d4f697893bd1bd Steve posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17882/#acomment-17945 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:11:36 -0800
                    Hi, I enjoyed the group hangout. My best times for a zoom would be Saturday, Sunday or Monday evenings. I’m in the Central USA time zone.
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