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Joanne Iles replied to the topic If I Were a Richman in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago

@jasonkleinberg it’s a Focusrite Scarlett. I just got the studio set as a birthday present so learning how to use it! Not too familiar with Fiddler on the Roof film but have seen it on stage many times.

Joanne Iles started the topic If I Were a Richman in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago

I always loved this tune from one of my favourite musicals, never thought I’d be able to play it! Thanks for the lesson Jason!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Irish Washerwoman – my first learned by ear only in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 12 months ago

Brilliant Mary! When I first learnt that tune I couldn’t play 4th finger so for 2months I could only play the A-part!

Owen replied to the topic Hawaii FiddleHed Debut of Ebony the Fiddle in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 12 months ago

WELL DONE, FORREST. LOVE THE SELF CRITICISM 🙂 !! Does sound real good! Have fun with it.

Owen

Owen replied to the topic Rigaudon in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 12 months ago

Yvonne, first time hearing “Rigaudon”. Very pretty and really nice bowing!

OWEN

Owen replied to the topic Learning Drunken Sailor in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 12 months ago

Like the song, Vivian. Got me dancing!! You looked nice and relaxed and the tone was good. Fine job!!

Owen

MaryReid started the topic Irish Washerwoman – my first learned by ear only in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 12 months ago

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Learning Chords on Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

It was the first one I’ve been able to join too. In the UK it’s 8pm on a Saturday so not usually good for me but I’m glad I did. Tom from BC had a really useful chord chart he’d found. I’m meeting up with a lady I met for another practice together today as we found we are at a similar level & can learn from each other & have fun!
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Joanne Iles started the topic Learning Chords on Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

Following our chord chat at Saturday’s student hangout, here’s my first attempt at playing chords along to Jason’s backing track!
Warning-it’s a bit pitchy😆 I’m struggling to keep the double stops even so relax by playing the tune a bit too! It’s definitely work in progress for me, I think.

cynhrossi replied to the topic RollingWaves Variation in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

You got a lot of variation in there, Owen! Nice job!! Thanks for sharing. It’s always great to hear our fellow fiddlers! ~~Cindy

Patty replied to the topic RollingWaves Variation in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

Owen!! Great job!!! Thank you for posting!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic RollingWaves Variation in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

I really like the sound of this, thanks for sharing Owen!

Debbie Hill replied to the topic RollingWaves Variation in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

You haven’t been working on this one very long. Great job!

Owen started the topic RollingWaves Variation in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

Owen replied to the topic Jenny Lynn (2 days in) in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

Nicely done, James! Good strong bowing and nice tune. Double stops sound great!

Owen replied to the topic Fisherman’s Blues in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

Well done, Kate! I’d say you’re ready. Like the little “rif” you put in during the recording. Good use of the fourth finger as well. And yes, your voice is fine!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Jenny Lynn (2 days in) in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

Lovely playing James! I wish I could bring in double stops that don’t sound like an accident! I usually find it takes me 2 days to learn the A part nevermind being able to play a whole tune without reading!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Lover's Waltz-new very old fiddle audition in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

Thanks Carolyn & Cindy! It’s certainly a beautiful sounding violin. I feel really excited & motivated now to improve my playing to do it justice. I made my choice after whittling down the selection to 3 or 4 & was really interested to hear the difference in the tone & sound of them all. Apparently in general, German violins tend to have a bright &…[Read more]

cynhrossi replied to the topic Lover's Waltz-new very old fiddle audition in the forum Student Videos 5 years ago

Beautiful sounding fiddle, Jo! It has a deep voice. Reminds me of two old fiddles I found a few years ago. One was German and the other was Czech. Deep throated sound. Can you play the fiddle both left- and right-handed?

Thanks for sharing! Always interested in this journey.

Cindy