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MaryReid started the topic Day 1 Fiddle Practice Challenge in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 1 month ago
Off to California
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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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MaryReid started the topic Whiskey before breakfast in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 2 months ago
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MaryReid replied to the topic Oregon Fiddler's Waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 2 months ago
Thanks for you comment. I’m trying to learn to make the fiddle “sing” and not sound so practiced. When playing the fiddle, there’s so much to think about it.
Mary
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MaryReid replied to the topic Oregon Fiddler's Waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 2 months ago
Thanks. I found it wandering around the web one day. A Scottish composer wrote to honor a group of Oregon fiddlers. Isn’t that cool?
Mary
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MaryReid started the topic Oregon Fiddler's Waltz in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 2 months ago
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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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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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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago
A good rule of thumb is to play everything at a medium speed, then a slow speed, then your fastest speed and then ending on a medium speed.
An easy way to remember this is that you make a Tempo Sandwich. […]
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MaryReid replied to the topic Liberty with Strum Machine help in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago
Strum Machine has a subscription cost but it’s not much I don’t think. Plays background to lots and lots of tune.
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Back at it in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago
Welcome back, Welcome back, welcome back…
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MaryReid replied to the topic Kerfunken jig first try in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago
Great job. Love your determination.
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MaryReid replied to the topic My shaky attempt at Swallowtail Jig in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago
Keep up the good work. This tune can be an earworn.
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This is really helpful – thank you! 🙂
Thanks, that is very helpful
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!).