Joanne Iles

Joanne Iles started the topic Buzzing Strings in the forum All about fiddles 1 week, 4 days ago

I thought I’d share my recent experiences in case it’s of use / interest to anyone I the group:

I’d noticed a slight buzz coming from the D string so contacted my friendly local luthier who supplied this information:

1. As it is mainly when double stopping, then maybe the slot in the bridge on the D string has deepened to the point it causes…[Read more]

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Hector the Hero in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 week, 4 days ago

Really lovely! Thanks for sharing Gary!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 week, 5 days ago

It’s taken me 12 months to be fair, Kate!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Video Exchange 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Thank you everyone x

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 month ago

Thanks both! I started listening to the double stops through the headphones so I could hear better, they were sounding dodgy from my side of the fiddle! I was going to stop until I heard it on playback!

Joanne Iles started the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 month, 1 week ago

I’m learning droning double stops and thought I’d have a go at combining that practice with the lovely sea shanty we learned last week!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic If you tolerate this in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 month, 1 week ago

Nice! Well played @Bluegrassgal 😊

Joanne Iles replied to the topic If I Were a Richman in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 month, 1 week 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 Video Exchange 1 month, 2 weeks 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 Video Exchange 1 month, 2 weeks 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!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Learning Chords on Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 month, 2 weeks 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!
I’m finding it…[Read more]

Joanne Iles started the topic Learning Chords on Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 month, 3 weeks 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.

Joanne Iles replied to the topic RollingWaves Variation in the forum Student Video Exchange 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Jenny Lynn (2 days in) in the forum Student Video Exchange 2 months, 2 weeks 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 Video Exchange 2 months, 2 weeks 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]

Joanne Iles started the topic Lover's Waltz-new very old fiddle audition in the forum Student Video Exchange 2 months, 2 weeks ago

After 2 years learning with a student fiddle I decided to invest in my “forever fiddle”. My local music shop kindly sourced a number of beautiful old German fiddles from around the country as they thought they would suit the Celtic & Old Time tunes I like to play. After a few hours of playing & listening I finally plumped for this old & well worn…[Read more]

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Fisherman’s Blues in the forum Student Video Exchange 2 months, 2 weeks ago

That’s really nice Kate, thanks for sharing. Love the sound of the electric fiddle!

Joanne Iles replied to the topic Give the Fiddler a Dram Timing Challenge in the forum Student Video Exchange 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks @cynhrossi !
It took me a while to get the playing with a metronome thing! I started by just playing a note with a beat and actually found it easier at first to play with the drum patterns that are on the site at Beat Central. Jason has a really useful video on “how to play with a metronome” it certainly on his YouTube channel if not on…[Read more]

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