Jim Guinn
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Two fiddleheds are better than one in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
FiddleHeds unite!!
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Britches full of stitches in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Your form looks good!
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Day 1 Fiddle Practice Challenge in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Nice Mary. Keep at it…
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jason kleinberg started the topic Monday Open practice session in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Here’s an outline and replay of what I practiced at the OPS yesterday.
– [[[[Closed position]] – [[Chordal Scale]]]]
– [[A root]]
– D4A4 double stops
– [[Red Apple Rag]]
– [[Make up an exercise 🏋️♀️]]
– [[Subtract double stops]]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 2 months ago
Fiddling With A Master Practice List
Overview A master practice list is simply a big list of everything you’ve learned. If you write down everything you’ve done, you’ll be able to make […] -
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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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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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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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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Owen started the topic Start of a New Year in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago
Jan 1-Jan7, 2022:
Practiced 1-2 hrs./day, usually morning and before dinner.
Jan 1: begin replaying tunes played during year, Clare Reel,Cluck Old Hen, Humours of Westport and Blackberry Blossom. Try from memory, if not; write down first three notes. Play along Blackberry Blossom with Mandolessons Fiddle Tunes @ 92bpmJan 2:Figure notes for song…[Read more]
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Back at it in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago
Welcome back, Welcome back, welcome back…
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Owen replied to the topic Santa Claus Is Coming To Town in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago
Joanne, you are having way too much fun!
Oh, forget it; keep playing and having fun!!
Thanks for posting it.OO
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