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Some good thoughts, Carolyn (@cbfidhed2020). Bowing suggestions do vary a lot depending on genre, personal taste, skill level, etc. I’ll have another look at Module 1.3 as you suggest.

Overall, I am not too concerned about getting it “Right” if there is such a thing. I can strive for some structure, but I much better enjoy the flow from some well…[Read more]

Maybe one of the more seasoned veterans on this site could comment on the whole bowing thing. The down bow is supposed to be a naturally louder sound to emphasize a beat, but to me up or down sound pretty much the same???

Hi Tom, Jason has a great video on accenting certain beats within the hoe down rhythm that may help with this: Module 1.3,…[Read more]

Same here, Tom, so far as bowing dynamics are concerned. I expect we need more seasoning …

Thanks for your kind comments!

Thank you Jim!

Pretty waltz and nice job, Tom!

Thanks Nick. Lots of moving parts in the Machine for sure: Notes, intonation, rhythm, some embellishments and then trying to use a down-bow to emphasize the first beat of each measure. I pretty much gave up on the last one for now. Probably should have learned the initial song with more attention to bowing, as is is hard to change it after the…[Read more]

Nice work, Tom!

I wish I could get my bow to work like that! [Or maybe it’s me?]

Keep on keepin’ on with that machine!

Joanne, I really like this. Good tone and ornamentation, plus a nice driving rhythm with momentum. Those tunes blend really, too.

Joanne,

Marvelous job! I enjoyed your playing.

Jim

Thanks Nick, I think I still play a bit low it always sounds a bit flat to me on playback! But any encouragement is welcome 🙏

Fantastic job, Jo! I’m really impressed – 3 minutes straight and not a wrong note!

Such fun! Subbed you on YT so I can follow your progress!

Yay!