FiddleHed Network – FiddleHed

cynhrossi replied to the topic Are there any bad habits you want to break? in the forum Share Your Practice 3 years, 1 month ago

I’m constantly trying to correct my posture while playing. I “crunch” my neck and then find myself hurting. Then my fiddle “tips” in my hands and under my chin. Harder to remember to correct posture when I’m in the zone!
Patty replied to the topic Are there any bad habits you want to break? in the forum Share Your Practice 3 years, 1 month ago

Clenching the strings when I try to learn something new…which of course, makes it harder!!! Focusing on playing more relaxed…
Beverly Weber replied to the topic Are there any bad habits you want to break? in the forum Share Your Practice 3 years, 1 month ago

I have a bad habit of holding my breath while playing, particularly when a tune gets faster. I’ve been doing “fiddle yoga”, concentrating on breathing in and out while playing scales and different rhythms.
Owen replied to the topic Carpenter bee in c sharp in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 1 month ago

Debbie I have so many of those on the wooden walkway from my front door and they dive bomb me for disturbing their nesting time.
jason kleinberg started the topic Are there any bad habits you want to break? in the forum Share Your Practice 3 years, 1 month ago

I’ve had this bad habit of raising my first finger in the air when I play fourth finger (pinky). I had a good teacher as a kid named Mrs. Osborn who tried to break the habit without breaking my love of music. I still do this. I don’t think it held me back too much. But now I want to try to re-train my hand. Let’s see if this old dog can learn a…[Read more]
Debbie Hill started the topic Carpenter bee in c sharp in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 1 month ago
jason kleinberg replied to the topic Me and Sam Hain in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 1 month ago

That’s a nice scene 🎻
jason kleinberg replied to the topic Lindesfarne by Matt Seattle in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 1 month ago

So great that you did this. I also want to know how. I’m sure lots of other people want to do the same thing!
Marg Sherringham replied to the topic Lindesfarne by Matt Seattle in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 1 month ago

Nice playing Vera, it’s so rewarding isn’t it, to play in parts? Did you use your phone to record one part and then play along? Lately, I’ve been recording myself on the phone playing one part while using strum machine backing on my notebook. Then I playback those two parts on my phone and play along with the harmony, bringing melody, harmony and…[Read more]
margaret Olscamp replied to the topic Me and Sam Hain in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 1 month ago

Thank you
margaret Olscamp replied to the topic Lucy Farr’s – slow, slurred, droned in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 1 month ago

Beautiful
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 1 month ago

Fiddling With Micro-Motions Overview By putting movement at the forefront of your practice, you’ll unlock new levels of understanding, and your music will truly come to […]
- jason kleinberg replied 3 years, 1 month ago
  
  This lesson was long overdue for FiddleHed. Simply learning to focus on individual motions can 10x your playing quickly. It also can be fun and physically enjoyable.
- Rosalie Werback replied 1 year, 10 months ago
  
  Great! I’ve been learning tunes by playing them over and over again trying to build up “speed” and wondering why I’m getting worn out and frustrated—I will take heed with what you stated here. Thanks, r.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Lindesfarne by Matt Seattle in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 1 month ago

Nice video Vera! I really like messing around with recordings like this and layering different melodies & backing, it’s fun isn’t it? I’m not familiar with the tune so thanks for sharing x
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 2 months ago

Practice Fiddling Without A Fiddle Did you know that you can practice fiddling without a fiddle? Practicing without an instrument is a great way to strengthen your mental models of […]
Vera Algoet started the topic Lindesfarne by Matt Seattle in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 2 months ago

Playing a duet with myself.
Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Lucy Farr’s – slow, slurred, droned in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 2 months ago

I agree so much with everyone’s comments. Thanks for sharing this tune with us. The tempo feels really good, you keep the rhythm well, and the way the light shines on your bow stick is epic!
Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Me and Sam Hain in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 2 months ago

This is awesome, Margaret. I feel each note you play has beautiful energy put in and the sound created expresses itself so well. Thanks for posting this creative video~
Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Banshee in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 2 months ago

Swinging very nicely Debbie. I enjoy the variety of emphasis you put into this. Great going!
Jocelyn Martens replied to the topic Clare Reel in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 2 months ago

This variation is very interesting Owen, I love how the sound you’ve created carries in your space. Thanks for sharing with us! Everyone’s comments share a lovely interpretation of what is heard.
Joanne Iles replied to the topic Shenandoah Improv in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 2 months ago

Thanks Jocelyn!
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