FiddleHed | Debbie Hill | Friends Activity https://fiddlehed.com/members/debhill/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Debbie Hill's friends. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:38:17 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 2c9d21ea3f9473191b6ace7a9404c6b5 jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=79752 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:57:47 -0700 How To Transpose Fiddle Tunes (And Why It Makes You A Better Player) What the heck is transposition? Do I need to know calculus to do that? 🤯 Transposition means playing a tune in a different key. It’s one of the most us […]

]]> 0 901f0cf7f4935967e789b3356b6fb92a jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=79503 Fri, 01 May 2026 16:40:04 -0700 Play One Note Until You Feel Like a Master   This is something anyone can do — right now, today. If you’re an absolute beginner, play the open D string (D0). If you’re more advanced, as […]

]]> 0 b0553017ae1c17336f47d7272a8c8b80 jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=79145 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:00:41 -0700 Take the Reboot Challenge Two weeks. One skill. See what happens. Do you ever feel stuck with the fiddle? Like you’re putting in the time but not really going anywhere? It […]

]]> 2 1c5190e7eab60a89e33988ac3ea2bec3 jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=78935 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:43:52 -0700 Violin Practice Isn't a Drill — It's a Conversation Music is a conversation… Between practice and performance. Between silence and sound Between simple and complex Between who you are now and […]

]]> 1 a0f5732950360d702f6ae124381cec8d jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=75551 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:07:58 -0800 Long Distance Fiddling New Year’s resolutions often ignite a spark of excitement and motivation. But as the weeks pass, life takes over, and we find ourselves swept up in daily r […]

]]> 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 33ffc6555bae048715f25d1fa067f243 cynhrossi replied to the topic Temperence Reel in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/temperence-reel/#post-74768 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 22:13:46 -0700 You really got this worked out, Patty! Nice, clear tones and timing! That was wonderful!

]]> 0 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 5d7ce05dc79e62dbda2223e56024ea74 Patty started the topic Temperence Reel in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/temperence-reel/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:09:28 -0700

]]> 0 12d75f53c477b0477cf749a3e95bc2d7 cynhrossi 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-74648 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:20:33 -0700 Love it, Owen! You really smoothed this one out. Nice tune!

]]> 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 21cab491b280608865ff8158738552c2 yurie wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=74236 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:00:50 -0700 Balance Practice and Play | Fiddlosophy #5 During your sessions, find a balance between practice and play. I suggest spending roughly three quarters of your time engaged in focused deliberate […]

]]> 1 cf5ab02fa26dbd9ef16d1b8cdeb41253 cynhrossi replied to the topic Westphalia Waltz (working on it) in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/westphalia-waltz-working-on-it/#post-74235 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 19:22:04 -0700 Nice job, Owen! You really caught the poignancy of the tune!

]]> 0 29964594fb4bf46de1a3a3a4e14f1520 Patty replied to the topic Westphalia Waltz (working on it) in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/westphalia-waltz-working-on-it/#post-74233 Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:11:38 -0700 Nice Job, Owen!!! You really settled into this… I’m gonna learn it too!!!

]]> 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 a2c9121ccbd4537427d887ac929e6719 yurie wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=74216 Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:00:47 -0700 How To Meditate With Music In this lesson, you’ll learn to play with ease using the FiddleHed Music Meditation process. Opening Questions: Do you feel tension in your […]

]]> 0 2ee2925d76e0192d3f12ad017cd4b0cf jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=74151 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:00:16 -0700 Anyone Can Learn Music | Fiddlosophy Episode #4 Anyone Can Learn Music. Period. Realize that if you really want it, then you can do it. A lot of people tell themselves, “I don’t have talent. I’m too […]

]]> 5 f8e1e58f64813ed2b912a49f9bcc2c4a jason kleinberg posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/how-to-get-an-awesome-sound-on-the-violin-proven-techniques-and-tips/#comment-6391 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:46:53 -0700 Sure!
Spend a little time each day focused on sound.

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 […] ]]> 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 […] ]]> c3ab9f8af6340c7d50d652cb6735e42b yurie wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=74122 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:00:40 -0700 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 […]

]]> 5 6418eaeb8c5bdc4c579fd02757f1a538 jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=74102 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:07:53 -0700 Slow And Fast Learning It’s hard at first At first learning something new is slow and challenging. You’re building a network of neural connections. Like going to the gym, it […]

]]> 1 b4c0f9e23bc9d1b7f137bd342749e1a6 yurie wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=74049 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:00:57 -0700 Ashokan Farewell | Call-and-response Fiddle Lesson Let’s learn and practice Ashokan Farewell with call-and-response. This is a great way to develop your ear which will help you learn tunes more easily as […]

]]> 0 8f0d51e3d1d54c30a39a37ded897db82 cynhrossi replied to the topic Connaughtmans rambles 60 bpm in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/connaughtmans-rambles-60-bpm/#post-74006 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:13:37 -0700 Another nice job on this one, Debbie! Thanks for posting! It really is a lovely tune.

]]> 0 37f1cd6db16c760de856a74ae482ea33 cynhrossi 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-74005 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:11:22 -0700 Beautiful, Debbie! Lovely tune! Thanks for sharing!

]]> 0 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 dd338469f9ddcbf00296bcab1e4ba0ae cynhrossi replied to the topic Bill Cheatham in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/bill-cheatham/#post-73962 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:32:01 -0700 Owen, that was the sweetest rendition of Bill Cheatham I’ve ever heard. I really enjoyed the expressiveness in your playing and those lovely notes up and down the scale. Really nice! Thanks for sharing this!

]]> 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     0996e7e1f3c2e97a79d4b1dbad9a7c75 jason kleinberg posted a new activity comment https://fiddlehed.com/blog/super-cool-fiddle-sounds/#comment-6345 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 15:52:49 -0700 Yep! I truly wasn’t trying to annoy her 🤪

    In reply to - yurie wrote a new post Super Cool Fiddle Sounds Overview When I was a kid practicing violin, I'd sit in my room and make weird sounds like this...My Mom would yell at me from the other room, "Is that […] ]]>         28e5f9fb1e96bfe5321008c5588b316e yurie wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=73843 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:00:19 -0700 Super Cool Fiddle Sounds Overview When I was a kid practicing violin, I’d sit in my room and make weird sounds like this…My Mom would yell at me from the other room, “Is that […]

    ]]>     7     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     ef9fc39cd8d792cb2e830f04dcb4e96f yurie wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=73809 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:00:10 -0700 Mini-Scale Fiddle Warmups {Short} Overview In this lesson I’ll show you four “mini-scale” warmups to help you coordinate the hands, mind and ears. As you’ll see in the lesson, these c […]

    ]]>     0     2f9432910a43abed9376a9f56d6a0f58 yurie wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=73790 Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:00:51 -0700 Waltz Rhythm Overview Here’s a cool rhythm for playing backups on waltzes. Learning Steps  Start by playing a double stop chord with a simple 1-2-3 […]

    ]]>     3     721d61c9531f83a6614160619e37c116 jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=73340 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:00:11 -0700 Mini-Scale Fiddle Warmups Overview  Scales don’t have to be torture. In fact, a lot of my students devote whole practice sessions to scales because they know how to have fun with […]

    ]]>     0     844b4ab773b7340dd477e22ae294f0eb jason kleinberg wrote a new post https://fiddlehed.com/?p=68121 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:00:34 -0700 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 […]

    ]]>     3     2a6ba41a3014728c850944e9ec547693 jason kleinberg replied to the topic Tetris Theme with Dubstep Remix in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/tetris-theme-with-dubstep-remix/#post-73769 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:54:47 -0700 Fun!!
    My band Diego’s Umbrella used to play this tune at gigs…

    ]]>     0     9bbf3feecf63acee24d934692f237314 jason kleinberg replied to the topic Billy In The Lowground in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/billy-in-the-lowground/#post-73768 Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:50:21 -0700 This is good!
    This would be a good lesson for FiddleHed.
    What source did you use to learn it?

    ]]>     0     696f2c6eb2270364be5265ed41d9f832 Patty started the topic Billy In The Lowground in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/billy-in-the-lowground/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:44:21 -0700

    ]]>     0     18af0182a01aa9be389d1392e17d1891 cynhrossi replied to the topic Connaghtmans Rambles in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/connaghtmans-rambles/#post-73746 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:30:55 -0700 Wow….Debbie! Nicely played…you’ve got those rolls and string crossings. Thanks for sharing.

    ]]>     0     ebfea13c5715c823c4c6cd9861d6c80e cynhrossi replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/innisheer/#post-73745 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:29:07 -0700 Lovely, Owen! And I’m hearing the vibrato as well! Nicely played…..thanks for sharing.

    ]]>     0     653561bf323b5e3643fc3dbeedabc197 Patty replied to the topic Connaghtmans Rambles in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/connaghtmans-rambles/#post-73743 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:38:14 -0700 So smooth and nice rolls/ and a good speed too! Love it, Debbie!

    ]]>     0     1264dddbb1e25a4e581b9baf9b135957 Patty replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/innisheer/#post-73742 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:36:33 -0700 You got me hooked! I’m learning this one too….beautiful job, Owen. You continue to inspire me.

    ]]>     0     6e5f28ebf98a789a31912ec8abd28286 Patty replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/pretty-little-dog-2/#post-73741 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:34:33 -0700 So nice with the double stops and modulations… good job, Debbie!!

    ]]>     0     a90bce8401bf2d0c7667e12e4bfad9c6 Patty replied to the topic Rolling Hills in the forum Student Videos https://fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/rolling-hills/#post-73740 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:31:44 -0700 Love that tune!! Good job on the embellishments, Owen!!

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