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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

Here’s a powerful practice strategy called “Transposition Loops.” Take a small musical chunk, transpose it, and then alternate between the original and the transposed piece.

Say you’re trying to learn […]

jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

Here’s a simple yet powerful practice technique: Alternate between a tune and its scale.

If you’re practicing Arkansas Traveller, alternate between playing the tune and the D Major scale.
Use a D drone to […]

jason kleinberg replied 4 years, 10 months ago

Hey Henry…just keep practicing. I’m hoping to do group lessons at two different times: 12 and 6 PM PST. That way people all around the world can tune in at a convenient time. Now training a fiddle tutor to help with this. 🤓
John G replied 8 months ago

I’m new to your course and enjoying very much. I think a lesson on the Mixolydian scale (and other scales) would be good. As you mentioned in your video above, reviewing the scales with the song would be a big help.

I know a little music theory but not very much so if you have any lessons on Music Theory they would be of interest to me.

Thanks,

John
- Jocelyn Martens replied 7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  Thanks for your feedback and inquiring, John.
  One can use the search bar at the top of screen to type in keywords to see what similar content is available.
  When searching mixolydian, a couple options show up: What is Mixolydian Scale and Fiddling with Mixolydian mode
  As for Music Theory, the section called Note Reading for Fiddlers can support learning theory. It can be found under the ‘Courses” tab, then ‘Pathways’
  There’s also some common questions answered in the page Fiddle Questions about note reading, found in ‘Support’ tab.

jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

Hey folks,

I’m here in beautiful Michigan 🌳 . We just had some rain, now the sun is out. Here’s an Irish polka called “Mairi’s Wedding.” My in-laws just through a wedding party for Melissa and I, so I […]

jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

Three Warmup Steps For Fiddling On A Tune Like a sprinter placing their feet in the blocks and their hands on the ground, you can do a few things to prepare for playing a tune. On your mark, get […]

jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

Here’s an old-time tune called “Big-eyed Rabbit.” It’s in the Round Peak tradition of Tommy Jarrell. It was filmed by a pond in Kenneth Hahn Park in Los Angeles. The only thing missing was the smell of duck poop 🦆 💩

Mike Reeve replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Pretty cool to just take the ole fiddle to the park and make some music … hopefully be me one day. Bravo
azelones replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Music always sounds better out in nature. Thanks for posting.
Kvmceff replied 4 years, 11 months ago

You are absolutely glowing! Love the tune.
Patty replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Aw, what a sweet tune! Its always a joy to listen to you play.
Lisa Forsyth replied 4 years, 11 months ago

I want to play this !
Lisa Forsyth replied 4 years, 11 months ago

I would love to feel confident enough to play outside- where others might hear me🥺
WyoBob replied 4 years, 11 months ago

I can’t wait for the lesson
Jdmoody replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Can you do a lesson on big eyed rabbit a basic and variation to learn the song so I can play it to the little guys in the barn lol
Jdmoody replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Need a good lesson on big eyed rabbit my little buddies would be hoppin on this one lol
Mike Reeve replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Loving me some Wabbit … definitely one for the list. Great setting too 😁🎻
Christie replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Love it,
Christie replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Love it!
Christie replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Where can we find the sheet music?

jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

Here’s a simple version of a classic bluegrass tune called “Lonesome Fiddle Blues”. This tune was created by one of my favorite fiddlers, Vassar Clements.

I played it on “The Fiddle That Michael Gave Away” […]

crowbar47 replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Way cool !!!
Carl Sutherland replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Some day. Just as fun trying.
Mike Reeve replied 4 years, 11 months ago

That’s a bouncy little tune … fun to learn I think. Fantastic thing to do, giving away that very pretty fiddle. Good job Michael 👏👏

jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

Here’s a performance of an Irish Jig called “Lark In The Morning” requested by. I played it on the “Fiddle That Michael Gave Away.” We’re giving it away in a contest. Click here to enter.

I take a 3-stage […]

Ed Shapiro replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Terrific
[email protected] replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Wow!

David
Ear_eim replied 4 years, 11 months ago

The bird call imitation….amazing! and beautiful fun rhythms, uplifting, thankyou!

jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago

A FiddleHed subscriber named Michael made this violin. We’re giving it away in a contest. Click here to enter.

I’m taking requests for tunes. Other requests coming over the next few days: “Lark In The Morning” […]

Vera Algoet replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Beautiful. Love the speed variation and the ornaments. I’ve been working on this tune. It’s kicking my a**, but getting better incrementally.
Misha replied 4 years, 11 months ago

sounds lovely! love that fiddle and Tam Lin. Good luck everybody
Carl Sutherland replied 4 years, 11 months ago

Amazing!

Joanne Iles

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