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jason kleinberg started the topic Rickett's hornpipe with chords in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
I’ve been practicing chordal scales. Here I added it to an old-time tune called Rickett’s Hornpipe.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 1 month ago
Ask questions as you practice. Don’t worry about the answer. The question brings awareness to what you’re doing.
Ask questions before, during and after a practice session
Asking questions […]
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jason kleinberg started the topic Open Practice Session – April 18 in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Here’s video and practice notes from the Open Practice Session.
– [[A Major]] [[Chordal Scale]]
– [[Tripping up the stairs]]
– [[[[Recall tune from memory]] – [[Round Peak]]]]
– [[Old Molly Hare]]
– [[Polly Put The Kettle On]]
– [[Rickett’s Hornpipe]]
– [[Fortune]]
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jason kleinberg started the topic Day 6 of the Spring Practice Challenge!!! in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Day 6 of the Spring Practice Challenge!!!
Here’s a tune I recently learned called Bonnie Kate.
I’m also working on a chordal double stops, trying to do them without open strings.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 1 month ago
How To Build Your Fiddle Skills
You can steadily learn and improve any skill if you move your skills through a series of stages: Can’t do yet Can do with effort Can do with […] -
jason kleinberg started the topic Pink Moon in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
One of my SPC goals is to learn and play songs on the fiddle. I’m starting by strumming the fiddle like a mandolin, which is easier. I’ll work towards being able to bow and sing songs.
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Two fiddleheds are better than one in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
FiddleHeds unite!!
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Britches full of stitches in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Your form looks good!
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Day 1 Fiddle Practice Challenge in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Nice Mary. Keep at it…
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jason kleinberg started the topic Monday Open practice session in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Here’s an outline and replay of what I practiced at the OPS yesterday.
– [[[[Closed position]] – [[Chordal Scale]]]]
– [[A root]]
– D4A4 double stops
– [[Red Apple Rag]]
– [[Make up an exercise 🏋️♀️]]
– [[Subtract double stops]]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 2 months ago
Fiddling With A Master Practice List
Overview A master practice list is simply a big list of everything you’ve learned. If you write down everything you’ve done, you’ll be able to make […] -
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 2 months ago
This was written by guest blogger Robin Stem.
Joe Cooley was born the son of two melodeon players in Peterswell, Galway, Ireland in 1924. By age 10 he took up the famed Irish-button accordion. He played with […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
It’s easier to bow on the D and A strings for most beginners. Why are the G and E strings harder?
The E is challenging because it’s temperamental. It tends to sound screechy. It requires a lighter t […]
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This is really helpful – thank you! 🙂
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Thanks, that is very helpful
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Wow, I have been practicing frozen in space, never moving. I didn’t realize it was ok to move a little bit to work with the strings. This has been very helpful (and my back thanks you!).
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
Are your string crossings sloppy? Do you unintentionally hit other strings as you play? Are the fingered notes a bit mushy?
If so, you’re not alone. These are common bowing pitfalls. In this lesson I’ll give y […]
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Hello Jason! Are all the bow hairs supposed to be flat on string? Or is it only part of the width of hairs hitting the string? I never know what to do or practice. New to Fiddlehed!
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
Do you struggle with getting a good sound on the fiddle? Are you unsure of how much pressure to use? Do you want a smoother bow sound?
If so, take heart. You’re not the only one. In this lesson I’ll show you […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
Do you struggle with holding the bow correctly? Do you find it slips out of your hand? Does it feel awkward?
If so, take heart. You’re not the only one. You can improve this a little every day with focused […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
A lot of my students want to improve their timing and play faster. But when I suggest using a metronome their eyes glaze over. It just doesn’t seem like fun.
I get it. I believe that learning and practice can […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago
Playing on the open strings is your magical amulet for more fun and productive sessions. Do this at the start, middle and end of a practice period. It’s a way for the mind and body to relax and reset.
This […]
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jason kleinberg started the topic Here’s what I worked on last week: in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago
Here’s what I worked on this week:
Scales & left-hand
A, C Aeolian
B, C Dorian scale
Melodic Variation 1-2-3-1
16-note scale
Transitions from first to second finger while shifting
Sliding intervals 4ths
B Minor Pentatonic Scale
Bowing
Separate 1-Slur 3, Offset
Slur 4
Practice strategy
Forwards and Backwards Chaining
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago
Here’s a question I hear all the time: “How do I play faster?”
It may take time to ramp up your speed, but you can do it. Go into this with the right mindset: work at your edge. Don’t worry if you can’t […]
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Thank you–I never could get “up to speed” but I’m going to follow your approach, and I appreciate it your suggestions. I got to start using my metronome. I also got to start writing my progress down.
Rosalie (werbose)
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Hey Lisa, Thanks for mentioning your experience, sorry we couldn’t help you that day. May be good to email Jason for potentially a quicker response in situations like these. I checked the calendar and noticed the 9AM PT open practise was scheduled for April 18 so you may have missed it by a day. There are instances where sometimes the wrong zoom link goes out, so if it’s not automatically opening the session shortly after the scheduled time, check your email for an updated link.
To my knowledge, these practise sessions will start right around the scheduled time on Zoom with a welcome intro, then practising together where you are muted, Jason is not muted so you can either mute your own sound to fully focus on your own practise, or choose to listen/watch whats going on for him/others, and then closer to the end of the session there is a discussion together.
I hope it lines up for you to join another day.