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Joanne Iles replied to the topic Wayfaring Stranger in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Kate! Yes me too, I’ve started trying to fathom the violin on his recording- next project!
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Wayfaring Stranger in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Nick, it certainly has ” earworm” potential!
Joanne Iles started the topic Wayfaring Stranger in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

I’ve been practicing some simpler tunes along with a beat to try & improve my timing & I’ve got a bit hooked by this tune! In particular, the version by Jack White that is shared on the fiddlehed site. This is recorded with the Fiddlehed Beat Central brushes 4/4 & raagini D Drone.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Bill Sullivan's Polka in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Wow! Really like this, well played!👏👏
MaryReid posted an update in the group Intermediate Group 5 years, 2 months ago

Just checking this out. I’m meeting with two other fiddlers from the group lessons we’ve been doing on Saturday. IT’s been fun and instructive. I, too, am in eastern daylight savings. Mary
- sarahb replied 5 years ago
  Mary, I just listened. You played very well, on time. Lots of notes there. Thanks for sharing!
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MaryReid replied to the topic Bill Sullivan's Polka in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Very nice. Good sound, steady beat. Well done.
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]
Joanne Iles replied to the topic St Patricks Day Medley in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for your kind comments!
Joanne Iles replied to the topic St Patricks Day Medley in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Thank you Jim!
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.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic St Patricks Day Medley in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Nick, I think I still play a bit low it always sounds a bit flat to me on playback! But any encouragement is welcome 🙏
Joanne Iles replied to the topic St Patricks Day Medley in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Test post in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Hi Nick, having trouble uploading a video, I think Jason is running a test for me 🤣
Joanne Iles started the topic St Patricks Day Medley in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

I recorded this video for a friend on St Patrick’s Day & thought why not share it here too! I made up my own versions of Molly Malone & Dirty Old Town from memory & then played Swallowtail Jig along with Galway Girl as learned from Jason’s videos.
Joanne Iles started the topic Test post in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 2 months ago

Yay
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]
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]
Tom replied to the topic Hector the Hero in the forum Student Videos 5 years, 3 months ago

Thanks. The H3 finger reach on G and D strings is quite a stretch, especially the opening two notes, going straight up from G1 to GH3, while trying to keep the G1 still in place for a couple notes later!

I used the selfie camera on my 4-year-old Samsung S7 cell phone, set on a music stand, uploaded straight from the phone to YouTube. No tweaking…[Read more]
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