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    • #60129
      Jim Guinn
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      Looks like you two had a lot of fun and it sounds good! TW is one of the first songs I learned.

    • #60128
      Jim Guinn
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      Wow! You did a nice job with that!

    • #46900
      Jim Guinn
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      Tough tune, but you do a very nice job with it, Owen. Keep up the good work!

    • #46590
      Jim Guinn
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      Pretty waltz and nice job, Tom!

    • #46580
      Jim Guinn
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      Joanne,

      Marvelous job! I enjoyed your playing.

      Jim

    • #45902
      Jim Guinn
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      Nicely done, Mary. I enjoyed that. Wished I had the dexterity in my fingers that you do.

    • #45883
      Jim Guinn
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      LOL, Tom. I have been humming (and playing) Shenandoah for the past few days since Jason posted his lesson. I also agree, I have to really like a tune, and that makes it easier to learn and memorize.

    • #45881
      Jim Guinn
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      Singing the words can be a big help in learning a tune. I learn some songs by heart and then move on. Some I learn some of and come back to. Usually, what ever I feel like doing. No rules about this. Then, there are those I forget and have to come back to!

    • #45866
      Jim Guinn
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      I thought that was very nice done, Tom! Thanks for sharing that video.

    • #45865
      Jim Guinn
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      First time I have stumbled across this thread. I first picked up my fiddle 2 years ago this month, but still consider myself very much a beginner, as my practicing is very sporadic because of chronic shoulder problems. I may go weeks without playing. I used to find this very discouraging and I would really get down about it until I realized that was like looking at the glass as half empty. Now, when I can practice, I am grateful because the glass is half full, and I enjoy the times I can practice. I reckon I’ll most likely always be a “beginner”, but each time I pick up my fiddle, I learn some and have fun. Isn’t that what it is all about?

    • #45864
      Jim Guinn
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      Nice job, Mark. Don’t fret about the ending!

    • #45028
      Jim Guinn
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      Beautiful playing, Mark! Happy New Year.

    • #44954
      Jim Guinn
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      Mark, that was an excellent job with Hector the Hero…and, I can hear those bagpipes! Keep up the good work.

    • #44953
      Jim Guinn
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      Wow! @owneee61 very nicely played. I really enjoyed your playing. Even with a few mistakes, your sound is good as well as your flow. Keep up the good work. Folks like you continue to be an inspiration.

    • #44912
      Jim Guinn
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      Very well done, Dylan. I really enjoyed your playing. You’ve done well in 1 year. Keep up the good work!

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