FiddleHed | Bridget Morton | Friends Activity https://staging.fiddlehed.com/members/bridget/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Bridget Morton's friends. Wed, 06 May 2026 23:24:19 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 df86f2366bbd9966ae9649274f00fd17 Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/22685/#acomment-22695 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:43:04 -0700 Great lesson to return to, I’m going to try to revisit this once a month!

In reply to - yurie wrote a new post How To Get An Awesome Sound On The Violin | Proven Techniques and Tips Introduction One of the biggest problems that I hear about from students is that they don’t like the way they sound. I […] ]]> 9defb505b298848b92f6a5ef9f984a5a lbiehl replied to the topic Blue River Waltz in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/blue-river-waltz/#post-74064 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:26:43 -0700 Yes. I often like to listen to a recording of the tune by another group or musician on YouTube. It is fun to “play along with others”!

]]> 71a517319d1865d98f48af0c662761bc lbiehl replied to the topic Connaughtmans rambles with dulcimer backup in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/connaughtmans-rambles-with-dulcimer-backup/#post-74043 Sat, 13 Jul 2024 01:37:33 -0700 Lovely with the dulcimer back up and good intonation on the high notes. I always have trouble with those!

]]> 11f3c39e4e13873ca6d0b8705be45499 lbiehl started the topic Blue River Waltz in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/blue-river-waltz/ Sat, 13 Jul 2024 01:31:48 -0700

]]> 49d03a5d55a4d05aed4b8a1c10ae9187 lbiehl posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/22546/#acomment-22547 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:08:03 -0700 This was really interesting and helpful. Once I identify what note to start on, things fall together much more easily, especially on known songs. Could you comment sometime on clues to identifying what key a song is when sheet music is not available – in other words, just from listening to the song? Thanks

In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Fiddling With Transposition Overview Do you wonder, “What can I do to prepare for jam sessions?” The ability to transpose songs from one key to another is a superpower for playing [ […] ]]> efafcb06aa9c3c724b67caf5a0e3b173 lbiehl replied to the topic Pretty Little Dog in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/pretty-little-dog-2/#post-73526 Sun, 19 May 2024 02:03:26 -0700 Hey nice job- especially with adding the double stops!

]]> 47befdcaee793f1f071604cedd518aed Terri 🤓🎻 posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/22456/#acomment-22465 Fri, 17 May 2024 19:09:30 -0700 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. 🤓🎻

In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post 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 […] ]]> 7a4e1b591511a4c5af0fd53767c37dfb lbiehl replied to the topic Innisheer in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/innisheer/#post-73175 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:55:49 -0700 Very pretty Tune. I would like to learn it too!

]]> f74f5e22888ac223427e169a4a38c5ee lbiehl started the topic Eagles Whistle in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/eagles-whistle/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:53:12 -0700

]]> 30298f07fd12e0a4a89ed63d00113cea lbiehl replied to the topic Kitchen girl in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kitchen-girl-4/#post-72673 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:56:06 -0700 Nice job. Really enjoyed the variations you added!!!

]]> eb37806d90a84d7881590a3a8c0510c9 lbiehl replied to the topic Irish Rover progress in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/irish-rover-progress/#post-72672 Sat, 16 Mar 2024 20:54:07 -0700 Wow. You have this down well. Enjoyed your playing. I have just started learning the song and you inspired me!!!

]]> b6ad8b2b021d3a61c711b191b0c56003 lbiehl posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/22028/#acomment-22031 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:48:16 -0800 I really enjoyed listening to this. Great job with the fiddle arrangement. I would be interested in learning an “untraditional song” perhaps a new fiddle journey. Thank you for keeping the new ideas flowing!

In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Fiddling With Pink Moon Here’s a fiddle version of “Pink Moon” by Nick Drake. Liner notes On the surface it sounds like a simple folk song. But both the guitar strum pattern […] […] ]]> bcf102ba6bcf7ea849533584015af46c lbiehl started the topic Kitchen Girl in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kitchen-girl-3/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 21:45:13 -0800

]]> b929e492cb4304ff7f7b1b96b44752eb Terri 🤓🎻 posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/21780/#acomment-21790 Sat, 30 Dec 2023 13:44:11 -0800 Thank-you for reminding me, time to reflect and look towards next year! Since I started Feb. 7, ’22, I’ve only missed 2 days of practice, so I will also _aim to Play Every Day in 2024_ 🙂 My _2nd goal is to Practice Wisely_. In 2023, I tried to incorporate some Brainjo Principles into my practice, mainly that of “work” for ~ 30 min and then allow…[Read more]

In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Fiddle Goals For 2024 Are you someone who benefits from having a goal? Or do goals make you anxious? I suggest three goals that I think you and all my students can […] ]]> 25f5b294904b3f0b81321d9da91573ff Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/21756/#acomment-21757 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 18:28:17 -0800 Hi Yolanda, it’s too bad you are 100 miles away via my least favorite highway (I-40). Maybe when it warms up we could meet somewhere in the middle in a park or something like that. In the meantime, perhaps a Zoom meetup would work. Send me a private message (or just email mkc766@gmail.com) and we could set something up.

    In reply to - yolanda replied to the topic East Tn area? in the forum Online Practice Groups Hi Mary, I’m in Dandridge. Your about 1 1/2 hr from me. I would love to get together and play. I have not played with anyone else so t […] ]]>         4f710f0c1b2f4b9df6fe89c2ce1e328c Mary Carignan replied to the topic East Tn area? in the forum Online Practice Groups https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/east-tn-area/#post-70231 Sat, 23 Dec 2023 15:56:49 -0800 Hi Yolanda, where in East TN? I’m in Crossville.
    Mary

    ]]>         886c977464fef6c60496ed0333ca5e1f lbiehl posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/21567/#acomment-21569 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:29:11 -0800 I am so grateful to live in such a beautiful place – the Pacific Northwest. Grateful to have raised two healthy children with a loving partner. Grateful to have found the Fiddlehed community and to be having such fun learning music. Thank you everyone for sharing!

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Things I'm Grateful For – November 2023 ‘Tis the week before Thanksgiving, maybe my favorite holiday. So much so that I try to celebrate it every day in a small way. I make a short […] ]]>         71d73e59755746ed93e6a4b04f33d866 lbiehl replied to the topic Yew Piney Mtn. in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/yew-piney-mtn/#post-69161 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 02:40:36 -0700 Very well done! Great sound. Double stops sound great

    ]]>         76a3338bd3e588ff9a9b4766c852c097 lbiehl replied to the topic Kicking off Fall Practice Challenge with Liza Jane in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/kicking-off-fall-practice-challenge-with-liza-jane/#post-68863 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:32:23 -0700 Let the dancing begin! Great toe tapping tune!

    ]]>         c63cbd8d3c6af7ad64b369d885202eb0 lbiehl replied to the topic Bonaparte Crossing the Rocky Mountains in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/bonaparte-crossing-the-rocky-mountains/#post-68862 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:30:17 -0700 Great job with a tricky tune. Thanks for posting!

    ]]>         f0ecaf3f1789bf82fcdf6d9d226d5ba7 Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17197/#acomment-20957 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:16:25 -0700 Hey Jason, thanks for the motivation in this post. I’m a beginner fiddler who over the years keeps losing my way. I’m on a 3-month hiatus from fiddling now and I don’t want it to go any longer. Traveling and life stuff got in the way but I had my fiddle with me so it’s totally all my fault!

    As I exercised on the treadmill this morning I listene…[Read more]

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post You’ll see more results if you learn to practice well. Deliberate practice is a process which helps you to learn more efficiently. In a nutshell: Focus on hard parts that need w […] ]]>         c69503d097d0d563201a938520daf46d lbiehl started the topic The Gael in the forum Share Your Practice https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/the-gael/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 03:19:55 -0700

    ]]>         f28bf72c6404ccb7588cc11928372bf1 lbiehl posted an update: Brian, I use the Blue Snowball Mic. Simple to use and not […] https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/20364/ Mon, 22 May 2023 01:43:19 -0700 Brian, I use the Blue Snowball Mic. Simple to use and not very expensive. Thanks for the feedback. I do a lot of recording and playback to practice intonation

    ]]>     0     aa74496a290d40403ad422df4393b8ab lbiehl posted an update: https://youtu.be/D7iZ1QGhlV0 https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/20351/ Thu, 18 May 2023 16:49:48 -0700

    ]]>     2     2078ac235255c42cc5348731fc97abcf Beverly Weber replied to the topic Are there any bad habits you want to break? in the forum Share Your Practice https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/are-there-any-bad-habits-you-want-to-break/#post-65114 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:40:16 -0700 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.

    ]]>         097bffc0fab081bc6ee59ff5b645230c Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18337/#acomment-18762 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:31:17 -0800 I did it!!!! I learned Wheels on the Bus by ear!! So excited and encouraged. I have to say it took me listening to it repeatedly many, many times. I’m embarrassed to remember how long I spent on it, but it paid off and I’m happy!!

    thanks, Jason!!

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Fiddling With Daily Listening You can actively build mental models of songs through daily listening. It’s a way to practice without your instrument. Doing this allows you to […] ]]>         b461e4cfad1c075c89e268180ed3a7d3 lbiehl replied to the topic Ballydesmond Polka in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/ballydesmond-polka/#post-63569 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 22:18:01 -0800 I like the sound of this. The minor Key is catchy!

    ]]>         e294cff051abc87fc81789ab869d3853 Beverly Weber replied to the topic What's challenging you now? in the forum Share Your Practice https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/whats-challenging-you-now/#post-63340 Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:21:57 -0800 I’m bowing challenged! I’m confused about which bowing pattern to use with a reel, jig, polka, etc. and in which style -Irish, Appalachian, etc. I’d like a lesson or two on the possibilities and also some bowing suggestions on the sheet music.

    ]]>         4e61bb422bd3967dd77a823b3953bad1 lbiehl started the topic OKeefes Slide in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/okeefes-slide/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:33:42 -0800

    ]]>         5e8cc86f19550c897c67af5992d32b3b Chris Czainski posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18164/#acomment-18181 Sat, 11 Feb 2023 14:01:16 -0800 What lovely news. You are certainly embarking on a wonderful adventure. Wishing you both and the baby great happiness and fulfillment. Thank you so much for your personal touch in Fiddlehed. I value your work and guidance immensely and you have made such a difference to my fiddle journey, thank you Jason. 😊

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post The Creative Act (of Fiddling) I’m reading Rick Rubin’s new book The Creative Act. I thought it was going to be an autobiography, but it reads more like a spiritual text. It’s har [… […] ]]>         da9c6c2cdadb54c5d053d62183286ef5 Mary Carignan posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18164/#acomment-18166 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 16:38:59 -0800 Jason, very inspiring post today! So many messages in it, I think I’m going to print it out to reread when I need a reminder.

    Also, the artwork is absolutely mesmerizing, I can’t decide which tree I like the best! Who is the artist?

    Finally, CONGRATS!!! I’ve been keeping you and Melissa in my thoughts for this wonderful event to happen and…[Read more]

    In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post The Creative Act (of Fiddling) I’m reading Rick Rubin’s new book The Creative Act. I thought it was going to be an autobiography, but it reads more like a spiritual text. It’s har [… […] ]]>         a921144ae114db4354f85563259f72ae Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18097/#acomment-18138 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:10:29 -0800 Shucks – I’m sorry I missed it. Our school days were extended due to an abundance of snow days in December and it’s been busy. I can’t make the next one either 🙁 because of the school schedule. Darn! Are you all practicing a specific song?

      In reply to - Bridget Morton posted an update in the group Advanced Beginner Group 4 Advanced Beginners met on Zoom on Monday evening, 1/30, at 8 pm EST/ (Hooray for Terri, Mary, Steve, & me!) We took turns playing, tried […] ]]>             18ec9c9d93df1e015b1ed221b8690214 Beverly Weber joined the group Intermediate Group https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18091/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:53:55 -0800 0 70e4c0f07fd8cb883524e7d6d46ca51d Beverly Weber joined the group Irish Fiddle ☘️ https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18090/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:52:50 -0800 0 10d9256404ededa2cc34c2aacd027108 lbiehl replied to the topic Lucy Farr’s - slow, slurred, droned in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/lucy-farrs-slow-slurred-droned/#post-62759 Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:54:18 -0800 Very well done!!!

      ]]>             88623c065c8148637faa96b16ac20214 lbiehl joined the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18024/ Wed, 25 Jan 2023 01:48:06 -0800 0 1d59424eddbc27479e75947baa0f3c47 Chris Czainski's profile was updated https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18022/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 23:11:17 -0800 0 0e32559af075b8c66006f8a8adcc4ae8 Mary Carignan joined the group Advanced Beginner Group https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18010/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:48:33 -0800 0 179d51cc213a08bcc38e603322c21615 Terri 🤓🎻 posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17087/#acomment-18009 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:37:14 -0800 Glad that you found it helpful!

        In reply to - Terri 🤓🎻 posted an update Hi All! This is my first attempt to post! In Feb ’22, I started fiddle at age 58. While I don’t have serious physical problems, I played sports A LOT when I was younger, and I’ve broke […] ]]>                 d335fbbae0a82a68a4367ab0d475e62b Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17917/#acomment-17996 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:44:28 -0800 I have I’ll Fly Away up on my wall and am going to add Sunny Side and Tennessee Waltz. My poor family really has to suffer through whenever I attempt a new song! I do love that I can put my earbuds in and play along with Jason though I suspect I think I sound better than I actually do. 😉

        I think my favorite tune to work on these days is S…[Read more]

        In reply to - Elise Davis posted an update in the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group What are some songs people are working on? ]]>                 f045146a0b3963c76a903f29309fddc0 Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17917/#acomment-17995 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:38:58 -0800 I just printed off the sheet music for Cumberland Gap and listened to it. It’s fast! Smiling – too fast for me, but I’m gonna pick away at it and become more familiar.

          In reply to - Elise Davis posted an update in the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group What are some songs people are working on? ]]>                     031c2fd41b1e0669aa010ca05ac9c2d4 Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17963/#acomment-17994 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:22:20 -0800 I have to admit that I don’t really know the difference! I just googled so now I have a dictionary definition, but I sure couldn’t listen to a tune and know which one it is. Would you mind sharing a couple good Old Time tunes that you like?

            In reply to - Keith Calhoun posted an update in the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group How many here are interested in old time? ]]>                         279cdb553a34b3918d31fb28cbdfd56e Elise Davis posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17969/#acomment-17993 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:17:49 -0800 Great! Thanks for setting this up.

              In reply to - Bridget Morton started the topic Zoom Hangout! in the forum Advanced Beginner Group Hey, y’all! Based on the feedback so far, I’ve set up a Zoom Hangout for Monday evening, January 23, 8 pm EST. Since I am not a p […] ]]>                             7f4f3e4c4d80ad2a851ad5d6765feee9 Steve and Elise Davis are now friends https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17992/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 23:13:18 -0800 0 df33af9ab2ccba422f6f054b1df71ad1 Chris Czainski posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17969/#acomment-17989 Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:13:14 -0800 Hi Bridget sorry i can’t make it as I am in the Uk.🎻🎻 I will be asleep 😴. 🙂

                In reply to - Bridget Morton started the topic Zoom Hangout! in the forum Advanced Beginner Group Hey, y’all! Based on the feedback so far, I’ve set up a Zoom Hangout for Monday evening, January 23, 8 pm EST. Since I am not a p […] ]]>                                 bef47662947374e087c4676f666b1388 Terri 🤓🎻's profile was updated https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17978/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:34:33 -0800 0 54fe7a69616cfb24284927181291336e Terri 🤓🎻 changed their profile picture https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17977/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:30:24 -0800 0 08a6ce884d4becc2a9f9b85e5f7c81a6 Steve and Terri 🤓🎻 are now friends https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17975/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:25:32 -0800 0 4317c0dac4e7c071db54cb7cec48fd43 Steve replied to the topic Zoom Hangout! in the forum Advanced Beginner Group https://staging.fiddlehed.com/groups/continuing-beginner-group/forum/topic/zoom-hangout/#post-62671 Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:22:21 -0800 Sounds great, Bridget. I’ll plan on it.

                ]]>                                 dc9bff379de088c1727640e3af2101a0 Steve posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17917/#acomment-17947 Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:16:33 -0800 Currently working on Keep on the Sunny side in G. Also Tennessee Waltz, I’ll Fly Away, The Touch of Your Hand, I Saw the Light.

                  In reply to - Elise Davis posted an update in the group Old-time & Bluegrass Group What are some songs people are working on? ]]>