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Debbie Hill

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Active 2 weeks ago
I’ve been working on vibrato, bowing patterns, reviewing and improving tunes and learning a few new ones. Spotted Pony,Flop Eared Mule,Double File,Irish Rover, Liberty, Jenny Lynn,Magpie, and harmonies to Whiskey Before Breakfast and Irish Rover. View
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    cynhrossi replied to the topic Connaghtmans Rambles in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 12 months ago

    Wow….Debbie! Nicely played…you’ve got those rolls and string crossings. Thanks for sharing.

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    cynhrossi replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 12 months ago

    Lovely, Owen! And I’m hearing the vibrato as well! Nicely played…..thanks for sharing.

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    Patty replied to the topic Connaghtmans Rambles in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 12 months ago

    So smooth and nice rolls/ and a good speed too! Love it, Debbie!

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    Patty replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 12 months ago

    You got me hooked! I’m learning this one too….beautiful job, Owen. You continue to inspire me.

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    Patty replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 12 months ago

    So nice with the double stops and modulations… good job, Debbie!!

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    Patty replied to the topic Rolling Hills in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 12 months ago

    Love that tune!! Good job on the embellishments, Owen!!

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    Owen started the topic Rolling Hills in the forum Student Videos 2 years ago

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago

    Games and Routines for Group Practice Are you struggling to practice every day? Do you feel like emotional challenges of doubt or frustration are getting in the way of a productive […]

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago

    Transforming Major Melodies Into Minor Keys Overview You can reinvent major key songs like “Oh Susanna” by playing them in a minor key. This is a fun way to improve your mental map of scales, mel […]

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      Ellen replied 1 year, 11 months ago

      I do feel my brain growing! So fun, thanks!

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        Jocelyn Martens replied 1 year, 11 months ago

        Yes 🙂 🧠 🎶 💗

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago

    Improvising With Melodic ChunksDid you know that you can deconstruct existing melodies to improvise and compose new tunes?   Further learning Learning Steps Listen to this […]

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago

    Practice Kentucky Waltz With Alternation Games Did you know that you can have a musical conversation by playing the same thing two different ways?   Further learning Learning […]

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago

    Improvising Melodies On Violin You can have hours of fun by improvising with pentatonic scales and drone notes. Learning Steps Play an E Minor Pentatonic scale with an E drone: E […]

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago

    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 […]

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      Henry replied 2 years ago

      Continuing to work on technique based on “Soldier’s Joy”. Went back to working on “Wagon Wheel” fiddle breaks and vocals. Plan to start on “”Move It On Over”. Basic and then hopefully get more advanced giving it a blue sound similar to George Thorogood’s influence.

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        jason kleinberg replied 2 years ago

        Very cool. I’m also working on wagon wheel singing + backup.

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      Debbie Hill replied 2 years ago

      I went to my first jam session a few weeks ago. Now I’m reviewing tunes to see if there are any I might be brave enough to lead and practicing backup and chords.

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        jason kleinberg replied 2 years ago

        Nice! You’re making such good progress with playing out.

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      Lindsey replied 2 years ago

      Do you have fiddle music for Don’t Think Twice? My partner sings this and plays guitar, I would love to be able to join in…

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        jason kleinberg replied 2 years ago

        Hey Lindsey,

        I don’t but I recommend Musescore for this. You can transpose things there. I pay for the app…

        Let me know if that works.

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          Lindsey replied 2 years ago

          Yes, it did, and I subscribed to MuseScore. Thank you!

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      Gail Foray replied 2 years ago

      I’ve been practicing some jazz tunes like “Fly Me To the Moon,” and “All of Me.” I’ve also been working on playing back up on some contemporary Christian songs. I play the keyboard in a Praise band, so I’m trying to include the violin. I got a mandolin for Christmas so that’s another project (moving a little slower with that; not enough hours in the day)!

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        jason kleinberg replied 2 years ago

        Nice! I know a few older country gospel songs, but that’s pretty unexplored.

        That praise band sounds awesome.

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      Steve "Ripton" Nordborg replied 2 years ago

      That was great yesterday with the Wellerman. Playing in a different key made it hard for play and respond. But that’s on me. I’m still working on cleaning up Josefins, dopval, Halsa dem Darhemma and Ganglat fran Appelbo and will be adding Visa Vid Vindens Angar and Dansen Ungdom once I can get them transcribed to Alto.

      Cheers

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        jason kleinberg replied 2 years ago

        Nice, sounds like Scandinavian fiddle. I learned a bunch of that last year.

        Did you learn how to transpose to alto with a notation program like Muse?

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          Steve "Ripton" Nordborg replied 2 years ago

          I do use Muse, but also just try to keep it note for note. Playing with a group I’m trying to keep it in the same key and I don’t know how otherwise. Muse can bounce the key around. The group leader has been tossing me a few scores that she arranged for the viola which I love.

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      Terri 🤓🎻 replied 2 years ago

      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. 🤓🎻

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      Owen replied 2 years ago

      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 Variation.” Can we still post student videos?

      The new format will leave me a bit disadvantaged, as there is no solid high speed in my neighborhood. However, I will use archived lessons, jams and Strum to keep me going!

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        Debbie Hill replied 2 years ago

        So glad you are able to keep playing. Please post videos when you can!

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        Jocelyn Martens replied 2 years ago

        Thank you for sharing this Owen. Yes, please still use the student video page for posting! And if/when you have a setup for the new platform, please do check it out. Agree with Debbie, great you can play fiddle moving forward 🙂 Happy music making to you all!

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    Owen replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years ago

    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.

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years, 1 month ago

    Fiddlosophy #2 – Taylor Swift, Finding Your Vocal Range, Project-based Learning In this episode of the Fiddlosophy podcast I’ll talk about my current learning project: arranging songs for fiddle and voice with the goal of making a […]

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      Kayli Atkins replied 1 month, 3 weeks ago

      I have written many poems over the years and wonder what they would be like when married to music. Have you ever written words and made the notes up later? I’d be interested in learning how, even though I don’t see myself as a singer.

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years, 1 month ago

    Accelerate Your Fiddle Progress: Why You Need an Audio Practice Journal Overview Did you know that you can use audio recording to get immediate feedback on your performance? Not only that, but you can use it as a practice […]

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years, 1 month ago

    Fiddlosophy Episode #1: Musical Road-tripping, Creating Solos, Baloney Sandwiches Overview Welcome to the first episode of the Fiddlosophy podcast. I’ll tell stories and dad jokes as we explore fiddling, learning music and […]

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    Owen replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 1 month ago

    Thank you all for listening and your kind comments.🙂

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years, 1 month ago

    Leave Her Johnny Leave Her – Sing What You Play Overview  If you sing what you play you’ll become a better musician every day. We’ll use this powerful (and fun) strategy to practice Leave Her Johnny, L […]

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    Owen started the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos 2 years, 1 month ago

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