Joanne Iles

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Frustration in the forum Beginner Group 7 months, 2 weeks ago

I sometimes find that a play along track helps me on a tune that I’m struggling with. Are the tunes you’re playing on the Fiddlehed site? There are some good play along tracks on the tune lessons pages if so. Alternatively you could maybe try playing along to a drone track to help your tone & then for more of a challenge try one of the beat…[Read more]
Joanne Iles started the topic Timing Practice Medicine Bow in the forum Student Videos 10 months, 2 weeks ago

This beautiful waltz was introduced to me by Fiddlehed friend Deb & I’ve been playing it for about a month now. I’ve finally got it memorised so have been using it as my tune in the timing challenge just to get it evened out & steadily paced throughout the trickier sections
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Westphalia Waltz (working on it) in the forum Student Videos 11 months ago

Nice tune! Thanks for sharing.
Joanne Iles started the topic Theme from Local Hero "Going Home" in the forum Student Videos 1 year ago

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…
- Owen replied 1 year ago
  Really smooth and pretty, Joanne!
- Jocelyn Martens replied 1 year ago
  Agreed, so smooth and soothing, thank you. Beautiful feeling with the sounds you create 🙂
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Billy In The Lowground in the forum Student Videos 1 year ago

Nicely played, thanks for sharing!
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 1 month ago

I like those double stops & accents on your version. Thanks for sharing
Joanne Iles started the topic Tetris Theme with Dubstep Remix in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 2 months ago

Thanks to Jocelyn, I learned this tune at last night’s Hootenanny & found the Dubstep Remix shared on the lesson page! Thought it might be fun on another rainy day in the campervan! Sorry about the grainy footage!
- Jocelyn Martens replied 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Great fun, Joanne! Way to switch it up. Glad you were inspired 😀 Great playing – various versions can sure support us in different ways, I really feel the beat with this one.
Joanne Iles started the topic Sitting on Top of the World in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 2 months ago

I’m hooked on the new jam mixes section of the website! This is me playing along to a new (to me) track! Just gotta learn the chord back up parts now! Thanks to Jason for this great new addition!
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Jason's Practice – March 2024 in the forum Share Your Practice 1 year, 3 months ago

Yes, that figures! I found F pentatonic goes well with his version he just recorded for me to practice with.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic How Do You Practice Scales?? in the forum Share Your Practice 1 year, 3 months ago

I warm up with scales practice G to A with different rhythm variations, in particular, I find pedal rhythm helps me get my ear if I don’t have a drone.
I always play through the scale of the tune I’m working on especially pentatonic.
Joanne Iles started the topic Auld Grey Cat in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 3 months ago

I’m working on my own version of this tune to make it sound less fiddly & more like a mooching/strutting cat, inspired by the memories of my own (not grey) moggies & I think, subconsciously on listening back, by “Minnie The Moocher” by Cab Calloway & maybe a bit of the cartoon cat Sylvester!
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Jason's Practice – March 2024 in the forum Share Your Practice 1 year, 3 months ago

Wow, would love to hear your version of Wildflowers. My husband is a huge Tom Petty fan & is always getting me playing along with his guitar & vocal renditions!
I started the month working up to Paddy’s working on Irish Rover, Wild Rover,Kesh Jig working on a version based on your rooftop sessions with DU from a few years back!
Also working on…[Read more]
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Spotted pony variations in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 3 months ago

Love the sound of those hoedown with the double stops accents and the little pedal rhythm run at the end too. All sound very smooth and natural in the tune.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Palm Sunday in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 3 months ago

Agree with Debbie, great timing & nice swing feel to this
Joanne Iles started the topic Irish Rover progress in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 3 months ago

Here’s the recording I took in today’s open practice session on Irish Rover. I worked on tone, speed and transitions….
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 4 months ago

Thank you Malcolm, I hope you keep enjoying your playing & continue to reach your goals.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 4 months ago

Aww thanks everyone! In response to Malcolm & Jocelyn, I started playing with no previous experience or musical knowledge, in early 2019. I’d always loved the sound of a fiddle on many songs & thought I’d love to be able to play. I spoke with a few fiddlers at that time & they all said the same thing,- play everyday! So that’s what I do, I play…[Read more]
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Blackberry Blossom with dulcimer. Extra b part second time in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 4 months ago

Love this tune and your version, Sounds great with the dulcimer back up too.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 4 months ago

Wow I love the slides and double stops in this version! Nicely played!
Joanne Iles started the topic Arran Boat Song with a Simon & Garfunkel mix in the forum Student Videos 1 year, 4 months ago

I’ve been working on this medley for a few weeks to combine The Sound of Silence with Arran Boat Song then Scarborough Fair. They’re all in E & sound quite nice together I think
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