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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 2 months ago
This was written by guest blogger Robin Stem.
Joe Cooley was born the son of two melodeon players in Peterswell, Galway, Ireland in 1924. By age 10 he took up the famed Irish-button accordion. He played with […]
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kate.kakadu replied to the topic Kerfunken Jig w/cuts in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 3 months ago
Awesome!
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
It’s easier to bow on the D and A strings for most beginners. Why are the G and E strings harder?
The E is challenging because it’s temperamental. It tends to sound screechy. It requires a lighter t […]
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This is really helpful – thank you! 🙂
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Thanks, that is very helpful
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Wow, I have been practicing frozen in space, never moving. I didn’t realize it was ok to move a little bit to work with the strings. This has been very helpful (and my back thanks you!).
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Owen replied to the topic Out on the Ocean live performance in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 3 months ago
Wonderfully played, Joanne; congrats on a fine and fun performance!
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Owen replied to the topic Liza Jane 1 in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 3 months ago
Great job, Debbie. I really enjoyed that one. Great tone, flow and double stops.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
Are your string crossings sloppy? Do you unintentionally hit other strings as you play? Are the fingered notes a bit mushy?
If so, you’re not alone. These are common bowing pitfalls. In this lesson I’ll give y […]
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Hello Jason! Are all the bow hairs supposed to be flat on string? Or is it only part of the width of hairs hitting the string? I never know what to do or practice. New to Fiddlehed!
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
Do you struggle with getting a good sound on the fiddle? Are you unsure of how much pressure to use? Do you want a smoother bow sound?
If so, take heart. You’re not the only one. In this lesson I’ll show you […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
Do you struggle with holding the bow correctly? Do you find it slips out of your hand? Does it feel awkward?
If so, take heart. You’re not the only one. You can improve this a little every day with focused […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
A lot of my students want to improve their timing and play faster. But when I suggest using a metronome their eyes glaze over. It just doesn’t seem like fun.
I get it. I believe that learning and practice can […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
Playing on the open strings is your magical amulet for more fun and productive sessions. Do this at the start, middle and end of a practice period. It’s a way for the mind and body to relax and reset.
This […]
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cbFidHed2020 replied to the topic Drowsy Maggie in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 3 months ago
Joanne, you sound AMAZING! I can’t believe how far and fast you’ve gone with your fiddling. Plus you have the courage to perform in public, in a bar in Spain, no less. Congratulations!!
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kate.kakadu replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago
That sounded beautiful, Joanne! Lovely slides and double stops – a pleasure to listen to. Hope you enjoyed your gig too!
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jason kleinberg started the topic Here’s what I worked on last week: in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago
Here’s what I worked on this week:
Scales & left-hand
A, C Aeolian
B, C Dorian scale
Melodic Variation 1-2-3-1
16-note scale
Transitions from first to second finger while shifting
Sliding intervals 4ths
B Minor Pentatonic Scale
Bowing
Separate 1-Slur 3, Offset
Slur 4
Practice strategy
Forwards and Backwards Chaining
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago
Here’s a question I hear all the time: “How do I play faster?”
It may take time to ramp up your speed, but you can do it. Go into this with the right mindset: work at your edge. Don’t worry if you can’t […]
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Thank you–I never could get “up to speed” but I’m going to follow your approach, and I appreciate it your suggestions. I got to start using my metronome. I also got to start writing my progress down.
Rosalie (werbose)
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cbFidHed2020 replied to the topic Jackie Tar -Deb S. in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 4 months ago
Way to go, Deb!
Cheers,
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago
A good rule of thumb is to play everything at a medium speed, then a slow speed, then your fastest speed and then ending on a medium speed.
An easy way to remember this is that you make a Tempo Sandwich. […]
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kate.kakadu replied to the topic Working on sound in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago
Thanks Marg and Joanne for your feedback. Always so much to improve on, bowing continues to be a big one for me, so really working on it. For some reason my comments never get posted so hopefully this gets through!
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kate.kakadu replied to the topic Jackie Tar -Deb S. in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 4 months ago
You might have to repost because the video link is unavailable. Look forward to seeing it!
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cbFidHed2020 replied to the topic Hobart's Transformation 6th Jan. 2022. in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago
Marg, you sound wonderful!! Very smooth bowing and a lot of life to your performance. I’ve been playing this tune myself a lot lately, and I appreciate what you’ve done with it.
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kate.kakadu replied to the topic Hobart's Transformation 6th Jan. 2022. in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago
That was a great version of Hobart’s Transformation, Marg. Love your lilt and slides! Thanks for posting!
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