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Whoa!!!

Incredible quality of sound!and talent for putting it all together!

Owen, I’m sorry I haven’t replied to your question earlier, I’ve been called on to do Grandma duties a couple of times in the last 2 months and that means traveling 1,000klms to get there each time and staying for a bit. Yes it is the same tune as Shady Grove and can be played so many different ways, it’s one of my favourites.

VEry Nice.

Thanks for the encouragement. I feel like it’s still pretty harsh but it’s coming.

Thanks. I was trying to not show my sweaty hair. LOL

Good job! Thanks for the angle showing your fingering!

Good job, Mary! The DS sounded fine and looked relaxed. Liked the idea of playing melody first. Keep it up!

Thank you all! I found what Marg says to be true; “I find I have to practice a new tune a lot and get to know it well and then the accents seem to come through naturally.”

That was great Owen, and I could hear your accents. I don’t know how it is for others, but I find I have to practise a new tune a lot and get to know it well and then the accents seem to come through naturally. Having said that though, the fiddle is a hard taskmaster with it’s intricate bowing. Thanks for sharing, it’s inspiring to see how…[Read more]

I love this tune and you’ve certainly given it a new treatment Joanne. I like your creative ideas, great fun!:)

Whoo Hoo, Owen!! Great job!!