SUBSCRIBELog in
FiddleHed FiddleHed
  • Courses
    • Beginner Fiddle Lessons
      • 1. Start Fiddling Now
      • 2. Lingering with Fingering
      • 3. Scale It Up!
      • 4. G Major Mission
      • 5. A Major Step
      • 6. Living in the Ear Now
      • 7. Minor Magic
      • 8. Low Road, High Road
      • 9. Trying Triads
      • 10. The Way of Fiddling
    • Intermediate Fiddle Lessons
      • 11. In The Pink
      • 12. Crossing Over
      • 13. Double Down
      • 14. Love The Low First
      • 15. Soldiering On
      • 16. Gravy
      • 17. Adding Double Stops to Tunes
      • 18. Raise The Roof
      • 19. Flying on Chromatic Pilot
    • Pathways
      • Note-Reading For Fiddlers
      • Chord Backup Pathway
      • Irish Fiddle Lessons
      • Old-Time & Appalachian Fiddle Lessons
      • Art of Fiddling
  • Library
    • Index
    • TuneFinder
  • Practice
    • Toolkit
    • Guided Practice Sessions
    • Call-and-response Central
    • Jam Tracks
    • ChordFinder
    • Beat Central
    • Bowing Central
    • Drone Central
    • Interval Central
    • Scale Central
  • Blog
  • Community
    • Play Every Day Login
    • Play Every Day Signup
  • Support
    • Your Account
    • Getting Started
    • How To Use FiddleHed
    • Subscription Questions
    • Fiddle Questions
    • Private Lessons
    • Recommended Fiddle Gear
    • Downloads
  • Subscribe

Patty

Profile picture of Patty

@hikerchic

Active 1 year, 4 months ago
  • Activity
  • Profile
  • Friends 4
  • Groups 3
  • Forums
  • Media 0
  • Network
  • Personal
  • Mentions
  • Favorites
  • Friends
  • Groups
  • Profile picture of Debbie Hill

    Debbie Hill replied to the topic Blackest Crow with variation in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 6 months ago

    That variation is tricky! Good job. The video is nice too and nice clear tone .

  • Profile picture of Owen

    Owen started the topic Blackest Crow with variation in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 6 months ago

    • Profile picture of cynhrossi
      cynhrossi replied 3 years, 6 months ago
      Nice variations, Owen! Love the song and your rendition.
    • Profile picture of Owen

      Owen replied to the topic Thanksgiving song in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 6 months ago

      Way to go, Deb! Now that song is in my head! Seems like it would be a good one to harmonize with or to play along with. Not many posting lately; you “broke the ice.” As usual.

    • Profile picture of Debbie Hill

      Debbie Hill replied to the topic Thanksgiving song in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 6 months ago

      Just worked this out today so it’s very rough!

      • Profile picture of cynhrossi
        cynhrossi replied 3 years, 6 months ago
        Debbie, Great double stops and some nice fingering there. Loved the shuffle bow!!
      • Profile picture of Debbie Hill

        Debbie Hill started the topic Thanksgiving song in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 6 months ago

      • Profile picture of jason kleinberg

        jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago

        Written by Jim Guinn

        A Brief Overview of Old-Time Music
        Old-time music is a unique form of North American folk music with its roots tracing back to the traditional folk music of England, Scotland, […]

        • Profile picture of margaret Olscamp
          margaret Olscamp replied 3 years, 6 months ago

          What a wonderful article. Thank you.

          • Profile picture of Jdmoody
            Jdmoody replied 3 years, 6 months ago

            This is a comment / question I have a really old fiddle that was given to me it has geared tuners on it is fully intact but fragile wood not play it but was played alot during its younger years finger board has dips on it from being played so much for a very long time anyway was just wandering if you’ve ever seen or heard of one set up with geared tuners

            • Profile picture of margaret Olscamp
              margaret Olscamp replied 3 years, 6 months ago

              Hi
              I don’t know why you are asking me about this. Did you hit the wrong reply button? in any case, what I do know is that my Best Buddy installed a set of geared tuners on a cheap violin about ten years ago. He purchased the product from George Hienyl ( or Heinyl – I’m not sure of the correct spelling). Apparently there were several types of tuner available but not all would be suitable for a valuable instrument since alteration to the instrument would be required, not something to do on a fine old violin I’d guess.

              The Heinyl company has been around a long time and might be a source of information for you. They are located in Toronto, Canada and known for high quality, at least they were ten years ago. Times are changing so it’s hard to be sure these days I guess.

        • Profile picture of crowbar47
          crowbar47 replied 3 years, 6 months ago

          Outstanding article and very informative. Thank you !!!!

        • Profile picture of Chris Walsh Braheney
          Chris Walsh Braheney replied 3 years, 6 months ago

          This was terrific – thanks so much for all the info!

        • Profile picture of Debbie Hill
          Debbie Hill replied 3 years, 6 months ago

          This is great! Thanks for sharing.

        • Profile picture of Brenda
          Brenda replied 3 years, 6 months ago

          Love this article. I moved out of an area in Florida that only played old time and landing in the middle of bluegrass in East Tennessee. Jam sessions have been an challenge. I never had to play “breaks” or sing before. All new. This article puts is all in perspective. Thanks.

        • Profile picture of sarahb
          sarahb replied 3 years, 6 months ago

          Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative article. I am really enjoying rhe article, links, recordings and pictures.
          Kudos to you, Jim and Jayson !

        • Profile picture of Pete Healy
          Pete Healy replied 2 years, 10 months ago

          Fantastic article and examples! Thanks for a powerful Music History course in miniature!

          • Profile picture of Jocelyn Martens
            Jocelyn Martens replied 2 years, 10 months ago

            Great to hear how you experience this, Pete.

        • Profile picture of Pete Healy
          Pete Healy replied 2 years, 10 months ago

          By the way, you really should *categorize* this page so it’s easier to find and return to! (For now I’ve saved it as a Favorite, but that doesn’t help others who may never stumble across it!)

          • Profile picture of Jocelyn Martens
            Jocelyn Martens replied 2 years, 10 months ago

            Thanks for this suggestion, Pete. I’ll pass it along to consider.

      • Profile picture of jason kleinberg

        jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago

        

        At the FiddleHed monthly hour hours, Mike said, “Bow bounce has reared its ugly head again. Mostly on down strokes.”

        Practice tone-building with the bow to overcome unwanted bouncing

        Throwaway bow […]

      • Profile picture of jason kleinberg

        jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago

        This year we had 305 practicipants sign up for the Fall Practice Challenge 2022! I am so proud of all of you who did this. The comments had me on the verge of tears (the good kind). It’s like you guys have […]

      • Profile picture of Owen

        Owen replied to the topic FPC 22 Drops of Brandy in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        Hey Joanne! Really like the sound you make on this one with your fiddle. Notes just sound so clear!

      • Profile picture of Owen

        Owen replied to the topic My latest try at Old Joe Clark in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        Hey Keith! Real enjoyable playing. You stayed right in time and in tune with the backing track and played for a good long time. I agree Jocelyn is a great coach with FH. Keep it up!

      • Profile picture of Owen

        Owen replied to the topic Kerry Polka in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        Great job, jumping right in and putting a video up! Noticed that you don’t use a shoulder rest. I know some fiddlers do without one. So far, what’s you’re favorite style of music; old time, Irish, Polkas, waltzes….? And what is your favorite type of practice; scales and variations of scales, call and response, play Alongs on FH site…..? Have fun, David.

      • Profile picture of Debbie Hill

        Debbie Hill replied to the topic Will the Circle Be Unbroken? FPC22 in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        Lovely singing! I haven’t tried double stops with this one yet. I like what you did.

      • Profile picture of Debbie Hill

        Debbie Hill replied to the topic Kerry Polka in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        David, recording is hard isn’t it? This take sounds good! Great straight bowing.

      • Profile picture of Debbie Hill

        Debbie Hill replied to the topic My Own House simple version in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        Thanks Owen. Working on double stops now

      • Profile picture of Owen

        Owen replied to the topic My Own House simple version in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        Good job, Debbie; your bowing is so good. I really enjoyed this.

      • Profile picture of jason kleinberg

        jason kleinberg started the topic A Tune For Lewis – Feedback Video in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        Here’s some feedback on Kevin’s playing.
        —
        https://player.vimeo.com/video/761257444

      • Profile picture of jason kleinberg

        jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago

        Fiddling With Desirable Difficulty You’ll see more results if you learn to practice well.  One way is to find that perfect level of challenge so that you’re neither bored nor […]

        • Profile picture of Cherry Mattias
          Cherry Mattias replied 3 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks Jason these emails really help me and I look forward to them. Your teacher for this old woman

        • Profile picture of Mary Scott
          Mary Scott replied 3 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks for that, I often need a bit of inspiration to move my practise on a notch!

        • Profile picture of Wanda Grooms
          Wanda Grooms replied 9 months ago

          Thank you ever so much. I did it with the tune of Ashokan farewell 2nd Quarter. I had to listen Close to catch the chord’s I love it. Thst really Help me a lot… Fiddlehed Jsn I sure R.Grateful …made me Feel like yeah fin doing something Right. I never play this tune or sing before. I will continue. Doing some more of this. Thank you. Again for your Guidance helping me. I think I made My Stars in the Atmospheric. Happy. lol 🤗🤗❤️⭐️⭐️🌟

        • Profile picture of Wanda Grooms
          Wanda Grooms replied 8 months, 4 weeks ago

          Having lots of fun with these lesson Fiddlehed Jsn .I practiced the tun small chunks . Then I couldn’t sign in on some of the Others. sites . To login in but still practice. The Excerise with. Kerry Polka. Thanks Fiddlehed Jsn. Yes I was having lots of fun to day. Need more practice. On these tunes I never played them before. So ther new to me. I’m thinking about sending. Smoke Signals. Your way. If I can’t get through to my lesson so you know I need your Help. 🤣 Lol I’m just grateful. That u got me on these lesson. Has Reslly help Me. ❤️⭐️

      • Profile picture of Debbie Hill

        Debbie Hill started the topic My Own House simple version in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago

        • Profile picture of Owen
          Owen replied 3 years, 7 months ago
          Good job, Debbie! I really enjoyed that. Your bowing is so good!
        • Profile picture of Debbie Hill

          Debbie Hill replied to the topic Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago

          Love the deep drones!

        • Profile picture of jason kleinberg

          jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 8 months ago

          You’ll see more results if you learn to practice well. Deliberate practice is a process which helps you to learn more efficiently. In a nutshell: Focus on hard parts that need work. 

          5 things to re […]

          • Profile picture of Mary Carignan
            Mary Carignan replied 2 years, 10 months ago

            Hey Jason, thanks for the motivation in this post. I’m a beginner fiddler who over the years keeps losing my way. I’m on a 3-month hiatus from fiddling now and I don’t want it to go any longer. Traveling and life stuff got in the way but I had my fiddle with me so it’s totally all my fault!

            As I exercised on the treadmill this morning I listened to you and I’m ready to hit the strings again! Thank you for being the awesome teacher that you are and for being so supportive and motivating! You ROCK!

            • Profile picture of Jocelyn Martens
              Jocelyn Martens replied 2 years, 10 months ago

              Mary, thanks so much for sharing this with everyone. It’s great to hear you’re reinvigorated to Fiddle!

          • Profile picture of Rosalie Werback
            Rosalie Werback replied 1 year, 8 months ago

            Thanks for the email sending me this link. My approach to how I practice gets a little off because I never know where I left off or remember where to commence. I’ll heed your instructions and re-start my practice journal, which is already a mess—the extra help in learning how to live with my fiddle is invaluable and you can send me as many emails as your want.

        • Load More