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Active 3 months ago
my personal challenge tune is Jerusalem Ridge, I think I am going to the Earl Scruggs play it 1000 times but it seems like i need to do it on each part. lol. I am not in the least bored but I do find that my arm gets tired before I get through the whole tune. This is obviously the reason why old timers play so fast. Haha. Just kidding. But I […] View
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    jason kleinberg replied to the topic Dawning of the day in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 9 months ago

    Hey Debbie,

    This is great! Thanks for posting. Nice double stops.

    By the way, when you post video links, use this form: https://youtu.be/GZeHqGX8k6c

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    Owen replied to the topic Dawning of the day in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 9 months ago

    Absolutely beautiful!! Loved your “easy wrist”, your timing, your d stops and your embellishments. Thanks for posting that, Debbie!!

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    jason kleinberg replied to the topic Drowsy Maggie – love this tune!! in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 9 months ago

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    Owen replied to the topic Out on the Ocean in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 9 months ago

    Yeah, I love that tune. Lots of slurs. Well done, Joanne!!

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    Owen replied to the topic Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

    Cluck Old Hen

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    Owen started the topic Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

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    Owen replied to the topic I’ll fly away in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

    Joshua, definitely a big step posting videos. Your bow is straight across the strings …a very good step. Keep it up!

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    Owen replied to the topic Kerry Polka in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

    That was fun to listen to Rachael! Just hopped on to see who is posting. You play very well. I hope you have a lot of fun and much learning as you progress thru the site!!

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    Owen replied to the topic Blackberry Blossom in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

    Good job, Mary. You’re exactly right, lower E to upper E, and all the work on the E string….a rough song to perfect. Looks like your picking it up quickly! Have fun at the jam. Currently, I attend a jam once/month and lean on I/IV/V back-up chords mostly, till they “force me” to lead something.

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

    In this lesson, I demonstrate fifteen ways to practice the tune Sail Away Ladies. You’ll learn the tune more deeply as you improve various aspects of your technique. What I really want you to learn is how to […]

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      jason kleinberg replied 4 years, 10 months ago

      Thanks Russ. Let me know how it goes with your practice journey…

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      jason kleinberg replied 4 years, 10 months ago

      Good to hear that. I sometimes worry that these “15 ways to play a tune” lessons make people less focused…

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    jason kleinberg replied to the topic Mace Bell's Civil War March in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

    Yes! Thanks for sharing another great tune. And for telling me about Strum Machine. I love practicing with it…

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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 […]

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    Owen replied to the topic Basic Midnight on the Water… in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

    Hey Patty, never heard “Midnight on the Water.” Very nicely done, bravo! I liked the slides, and tempo, as well!

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    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 […]

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      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. 🤓

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      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

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        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.

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    jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 11 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 […]

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    Owen replied to the topic Terrible timing and out of tune but I still had fun! in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago

    I like how you made some variations 2nd time around, and it didn’t sound much out of tune to me. It’s easy to speed up in the second half. Very enjoyable to listen to!! Thanks, Jeanette.

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    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 […]

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    Owen posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago

    Because I live in a “Data Desert,” where High Speed is but a dream; I was forced to go to Pole Green Park in town, where data is abundant to listen and watch Office Hours with Melinda on my Iphone. She is a very creative teacher, making a classroom experience that fits her audience on that day. On this day, there weren’t many questions or comments…[Read more]

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    Owen replied to the topic Madeleine in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago

    Pretty tune; well done Mark!

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    Owen replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago

    Great poise, Joanne and you seemed so relaxed. Great work!

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