MaryReid

You’re right, Joanne, it is fantastic that we can get inspired and play along and try new things through this Fiddlehed forum. I’ve learnt so much by watching you all and it has motivated me to keep going and challenge myself. I wish our time zones were more compatible for participating in group sessions, because they look so much fun. But it’…[Read more]

Thanks Debbie and Marg. I would like to create a harmony myself, but it was fun to hear it played together. It’s taken me a while to attempt vibrato without destroying the tune in the attempt. Certainly don’t feel in control or confident with my technique – I still tense up and grip the neck when I should relax my left hand. Then when I focus on…[Read more]

good choice of jigs to follow the gavotte

Niiiice.So great to hear you playing this cool tune.

Your tone and tuning is really good!

I would work on playing at a steady tempo. Play each quarter with a metronome. Loop at different speeds. Nothing too fast. Just go for steadiness. Eventually play the whole tune with a metronome.

Let me know how it goes: [email protected]

Would you like feedback on your playing?

Niiiiice. You didn’t seem nervous…

Great work, Sally. Very tuneful and well paced. Lovely to listen to.

I agree with all the above comments Marg! Beautifully done. As I listened, I thought I recognized the melody. After a bit, I realized it seemed so like Shady Grove, a song I know. Could they be one and the same, I wonder. Great job Marg.

https://www.bluegrassnet.com/lyrics/whiskey-before-breakfast

Sorry they didn’t go first time, Sally

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Here’s the lyrics. Try singing it to the melody. I can’t sing well, but it’s fun and helps you know where the song’s going.

Very well done, Sally. Good tone on this very popular tune. Have you ever seen the lyrics…pretty hilarious!? Congrats!

That was fun, thanks Owen. Wish I could get my vibrato like yours. It’s my next challenge!

That sounded lovely! You made those strings sing. Are you going to post a follow up comparison video?

So beautiful Marg! Lovely interweaving of harmonies between the two violin parts. You’re are so inspiring to all of us! I truly don’t think that there’s anything to change or cut out – it was such a pleasure to listen to.

Thanks Marg! You were the inspiration with your medley. I think strum machine is a good way to build up speed on songs. I really liked how the songs in your medley interwove so beautifully. That may be a good thing for Jason to teach or discuss – how to compile a complimentary set.