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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago
Games and Routines for Group Practice
Are you struggling to practice every day? Do you feel like emotional challenges of doubt or frustration are getting in the way of a productive […] -
Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic How many tunes at once in the forum
Advanced Beginner Group 2 years agoHi Stella, great points and topic for discussion. Glad your involving FiddleHed in with your music journey!
I suggest checking out the ‘Support’ tab, and specifically ‘Fiddle Questions’ and check out the drop down topics ‘Practice’ and ‘Learning Tunes’ sections.
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Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Beginner Group May 23, 2024 in the forum
Beginner Group 2 years agoThanks for this share, David. So glad you connected here 👍🏿 🎶
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago
Transforming Major Melodies Into Minor Keys
Overview You can reinvent major key songs like “Oh Susanna” by playing them in a minor key. This is a fun way to improve your mental map of scales, mel […]
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Scott posted an update 2 years ago
@jasonkleinberg Is it best to learn and practice with an acoustic violin or an electric violin? Although my wife tolerates the fiddle noise both cats run for cover when I play the acoustic violin. My electric violin is great for silent practice using my Boss headset amplifier but my concern is that I may not be learning how to play the acoustic…[Read more]
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Hi Scott, thanks for your inquiry and sharing the situation your experiencing.
This could be a great post to share with the broader FiddleHed community as I feel a number of people have experience with this.
I personally do not regularly play with an electric violin so I can’t speak to that element.
I could see the benefit of getting…
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David123429 replied to the topic Beginner Group May 23, 2024 in the forum
Beginner Group 2 years agoHi Jocelyn, Suzanne & Terri! 😊 Thank you for your interest, participating and sharing your music journeys!
In regards to the Disney Solos violin book, here is an image of it. It has audio access for instrumental play-along included through a website.
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Jocelyn Martens started the topic Beginner Group May 23, 2024 in the forum
Beginner Group 2 years agoSo nice to gather with these good people yesterday! 🙂
Suzanne – @suzanneanotherchanceboise-com
David – @david123429
Terri – @terria125Some great connections made and topics arising between everyone, nice to learn from each of you. 🙏
Some points I noted:
Great experiences with Wellerman learning through Jason’s sessions
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago
Improvising With Melodic ChunksDid you know that you can deconstruct existing melodies to improvise and compose new tunes? Further learning Learning Steps Listen to this […]
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stella ashton started the topic How many tunes at once in the forum
Advanced Beginner Group 2 years agohi
I’m new to Fiddlehed but I’ve started at lesson 1.6 as I’ve had lessons for 3 months and it felt comfortable.
I don’t want to be practising too many tunes at once and never get good at any of them. if I’m working of the tunes in that weeks lesson is it ok to me working on something else as well? I’m currently working on Amazing Grace and have…[Read more]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago
Practice Kentucky Waltz With Alternation Games
Did you know that you can have a musical conversation by playing the same thing two different ways? Further learning Learning […]
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stella ashton posted an update in the group
Advanced Beginner Group 2 years agoHi
I recently joined Fiddlehed and am currently on the lesson on Bile em cabbage down. but i was already working on 2 other songs before I joined, Should i just focus on the lesson material? or is it ok to be working on several tunes at same time?-
Hello, Stella. I like your sharing and questions. What are you finding is working best for you?
I find when I can focus in on mastering 1 song, it helps, and supplement lighter learning/reviewing on other things amongst it. And when I need a break from a song. I bring my main focus onto something else, and intend to come back to the…
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lbiehl replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years ago
Hey nice job- especially with adding the double stops!
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago
Improvising Melodies On Violin
You can have hours of fun by improvising with pentatonic scales and drone notes. Learning Steps Play an E Minor Pentatonic scale with an E drone: E […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 2 years ago
What are you practicing these days?
I’m currently practicing singing and playing backup on songs like Wildflowers (Tom Petty), Don’t Think Twice (Dylan) and others. I started voice lessons […]
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Continuing to work on technique based on “Soldier’s Joy”. Went back to working on “Wagon Wheel” fiddle breaks and vocals. Plan to start on “”Move It On Over”. Basic and then hopefully get more advanced giving it a blue sound similar to George Thorogood’s influence.
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Very cool. I’m also working on wagon wheel singing + backup.
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I went to my first jam session a few weeks ago. Now I’m reviewing tunes to see if there are any I might be brave enough to lead and practicing backup and chords.
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Nice! You’re making such good progress with playing out.
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Do you have fiddle music for Don’t Think Twice? My partner sings this and plays guitar, I would love to be able to join in…
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Hey Lindsey,
I don’t but I recommend Musescore for this. You can transpose things there. I pay for the app…
Let me know if that works.
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Yes, it did, and I subscribed to MuseScore. Thank you!
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I’ve been practicing some jazz tunes like “Fly Me To the Moon,” and “All of Me.” I’ve also been working on playing back up on some contemporary Christian songs. I play the keyboard in a Praise band, so I’m trying to include the violin. I got a mandolin for Christmas so that’s another project (moving a little slower with that; not enough hours in the day)!
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Nice! I know a few older country gospel songs, but that’s pretty unexplored.
That praise band sounds awesome.
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That was great yesterday with the Wellerman. Playing in a different key made it hard for play and respond. But that’s on me. I’m still working on cleaning up Josefins, dopval, Halsa dem Darhemma and Ganglat fran Appelbo and will be adding Visa Vid Vindens Angar and Dansen Ungdom once I can get them transcribed to Alto.
Cheers
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Nice, sounds like Scandinavian fiddle. I learned a bunch of that last year.
Did you learn how to transpose to alto with a notation program like Muse?
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I do use Muse, but also just try to keep it note for note. Playing with a group I’m trying to keep it in the same key and I don’t know how otherwise. Muse can bounce the key around. The group leader has been tossing me a few scores that she arranged for the viola which I love.
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This w/e practicing for private jam I go to on Mondays. An older guy there has introduced Maple Sugar, Snow Deer, Down Yonder and Under the Double Eagle. I’m pretty strong on learning tunes, but I still need to work on faster tempos…And I learn melodies, but I feel I need to better learn the tune chords. 🤓🎻
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Definitely a wicked twist; heart attack on Christmas Eve with bypass operation April 26. But, about 10 days later, I was able to play my fiddle while I recoup. I have been working on playing pentatonic scales as backup to Angeline, changing the key as the chord changes. A little “clanking” but I’m getting there. Also, working on “Rolling Waves Variation.” Can we still post student videos?
The new format will leave me a bit disadvantaged, as there is no solid high speed in my neighborhood. However, I will use archived lessons, jams and Strum to keep me going!
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So glad you are able to keep playing. Please post videos when you can!
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Thank you for sharing this Owen. Yes, please still use the student video page for posting! And if/when you have a setup for the new platform, please do check it out. Agree with Debbie, great you can play fiddle moving forward 🙂 Happy music making to you all!
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Joanne Iles replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years ago
I like those double stops & accents on your version. Thanks for sharing
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Owen replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos 2 years ago
The switching of octaves in “Pretty Little Dog” can make it difficult to get creative in the song; but not for Debbie! You made it fun.
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Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Devil's Dream in the forum Student Videos 2 years ago
Nice sharing Steve – I like how you share your freshness in playing a tune with us, and in this case, initial re-acquaintance with this one. What a great setting as well as sound quality you produce 🌲🎤🎶
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Steve "Ripton" Nordborg started the topic Devil's Dream in the forum Student Videos 2 years ago
This tune came up in conversation in regards to how ants on the page scare me. However, I can learn it by ear and follow it on the sheet nonetheless. Go figure. It’s been several years since I’ve played this, so I was pleased I could pull it off.
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I do feel my brain growing! So fun, thanks!
Yes 🙂 🧠 🎶 💗