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MaryReid replied to the topic Britches full of stitches in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago

LOve the double stops. I’ll have to try that, too.
MaryReid replied to the topic Day 1 Fiddle Practice Challenge in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago

Thanks. I’ve been working on that fourth finger lately. It probably helps that I have played piano for years.
I’m enjoying using a slow jam backing tract for some bluegrass and old time tunes.
Enjoy the challenge.
MaryReid replied to the topic Day 1 Fiddle Practice Challenge in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago

Thanks. I hope you post a video soon.
Mary
jason kleinberg started the topic Monday Open practice session in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago

Here’s an outline and replay of what I practiced at the OPS yesterday.

– [[[[Closed position]] – [[Chordal Scale]]]]
– [[A root]]
– D4A4 double stops
– [[Red Apple Rag]]
– [[Make up an exercise 🏋️‍♀️]]
– [[Subtract double stops]]
– [[B flat]] [[Second position]]…[Read more]
MaryReid started the topic Day 1 Fiddle Practice Challenge in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago

Off to California
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 2 months ago

Fiddling With A Master Practice List Overview A master practice list is simply a big list of everything you’ve learned. If you write down everything you’ve done, you’ll be able to make […]
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 2 months ago

This was written by guest blogger Robin Stem.

Joe Cooley was born the son of two melodeon players in Peterswell, Galway, Ireland in 1924. By age 10 he took up the famed Irish-button accordion. He played with […]
MaryReid started the topic Whiskey before breakfast in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 2 months ago
MaryReid replied to the topic Oregon Fiddler's Waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for you comment. I’m trying to learn to make the fiddle “sing” and not sound so practiced. When playing the fiddle, there’s so much to think about it.

Mary
MaryReid replied to the topic Oregon Fiddler's Waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 2 months ago

Thanks. I found it wandering around the web one day. A Scottish composer wrote to honor a group of Oregon fiddlers. Isn’t that cool?

Mary
MaryReid started the topic Oregon Fiddler's Waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 2 months ago
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago

It’s easier to bow on the D and A strings for most beginners. Why are the G and E strings harder?

The E is challenging because it’s temperamental. It tends to sound screechy. It requires a lighter t […]
- kbfiddle replied 3 years, 6 months ago
  
  This is really helpful – thank you! 🙂
- Gabi replied 2 years, 7 months ago
  
  Thanks, that is very helpful
- Dee replied 2 years, 7 months ago
  
  Wow, I have been practicing frozen in space, never moving. I didn’t realize it was ok to move a little bit to work with the strings. This has been very helpful (and my back thanks you!).
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago

Are your string crossings sloppy? Do you unintentionally hit other strings as you play? Are the fingered notes a bit mushy?

If so, you’re not alone. These are common bowing pitfalls. In this lesson I’ll give y […]
- Amy Dean replied 3 years, 5 months ago
  
  Hello Jason! Are all the bow hairs supposed to be flat on string? Or is it only part of the width of hairs hitting the string? I never know what to do or practice. New to Fiddlehed!
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago

Do you struggle with getting a good sound on the fiddle? Are you unsure of how much pressure to use? Do you want a smoother bow sound?

If so, take heart. You’re not the only one. In this lesson I’ll show you […]
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago

Do you struggle with holding the bow correctly? Do you find it slips out of your hand? Does it feel awkward?

If so, take heart. You’re not the only one. You can improve this a little every day with focused […]
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago

A lot of my students want to improve their timing and play faster. But when I suggest using a metronome their eyes glaze over. It just doesn’t seem like fun.

I get it. I believe that learning and practice can […]
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago

Playing on the open strings is your magical amulet for more fun and productive sessions. Do this at the start, middle and end of a practice period. It’s a way for the mind and body to relax and reset.

This […]
jason kleinberg started the topic Here’s what I worked on last week: in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago

Here’s what I worked on this week:

Scales & left-hand
A, C Aeolian
B, C Dorian scale
Melodic Variation 1-2-3-1
16-note scale
Transitions from first to second finger while shifting
Sliding intervals 4ths
B Minor Pentatonic Scale
Bowing
Separate 1-Slur 3, Offset
Slur 4
Practice strategy
Forwards and Backwards Chaining
Tempo s…[Read more]
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago

Here’s a question I hear all the time: “How do I play faster?”

It may take time to ramp up your speed, but you can do it. Go into this with the right mindset: work at your edge. Don’t worry if you can’t […]
- Rosalie Werback replied 1 year, 9 months ago
  
  J,
  Thank you–I never could get “up to speed” but I’m going to follow your approach, and I appreciate it your suggestions. I got to start using my metronome. I also got to start writing my progress down.
  Rosalie (werbose)
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago

A good rule of thumb is to play everything at a medium speed, then a slow speed, then your fastest speed and then ending on a medium speed.

An easy way to remember this is that you make a Tempo Sandwich. […]
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