cynhrossi
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Active 1 year, 6 months ago-
Owen replied to the topic Blackberry Blossom in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
Good job, Mary. You’re exactly right, lower E to upper E, and all the work on the E string….a rough song to perfect. Looks like your picking it up quickly! Have fun at the jam. Currently, I attend a jam once/month and lean on I/IV/V back-up chords mostly, till they “force me” to lead something.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago
In this lesson, I demonstrate fifteen ways to practice the tune Sail Away Ladies. You’ll learn the tune more deeply as you improve various aspects of your technique. What I really want you to learn is how to […]

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Patty replied to the topic Mace Bell's Civil War March in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
What a great tune, well played! Thank you!
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Mace Bell's Civil War March in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
Yes! Thanks for sharing another great tune. And for telling me about Strum Machine. I love practicing with it…
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago
Here’s a powerful practice strategy called “Transposition Loops.” Take a small musical chunk, transpose it, and then alternate between the original and the transposed piece.
Say you’re trying to learn […]

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Patty replied to the topic Basic Midnight on the Water… in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for the kind words!
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Owen replied to the topic Basic Midnight on the Water… in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
Hey Patty, never heard “Midnight on the Water.” Very nicely done, bravo! I liked the slides, and tempo, as well!
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Debbie Hill replied to the topic Basic Midnight on the Water… in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
That was great, Patty! you make it look easy.
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Patty started the topic Basic Midnight on the Water… in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
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Debbie Hill replied to the topic Hector the Hero in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
So nice! I would love to learn how to create my own backup track.
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Debbie Hill posted an update 4 years, 10 months ago
Enjoyed the hangout today and playing with Grace and Tom and Patty. You all helped me get a good start on Blackest Crow.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago
Here’s a simple yet powerful practice technique: Alternate between a tune and its scale.
If you’re practicing Arkansas Traveller, alternate between playing the tune and the D Major scale.
Use a D drone to […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago
Hey folks,
I’m here in beautiful Michigan 🌳 . We just had some rain, now the sun is out. Here’s an Irish polka called “Mairi’s Wedding.” My in-laws just through a wedding party for Melissa and I, so I […]
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Owen replied to the topic Terrible timing and out of tune but I still had fun! in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago
I like how you made some variations 2nd time around, and it didn’t sound much out of tune to me. It’s easy to speed up in the second half. Very enjoyable to listen to!! Thanks, Jeanette.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 11 months ago
Three Warmup Steps For Fiddling On A Tune
Like a sprinter placing their feet in the blocks and their hands on the ground, you can do a few things to prepare for playing a tune. On your mark, get […]
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Owen posted an update 4 years, 11 months ago
Because I live in a “Data Desert,” where High Speed is but a dream; I was forced to go to Pole Green Park in town, where data is abundant to listen and watch Office Hours with Melinda on my Iphone. She is a very creative teacher, making a classroom experience that fits her audience on that day. On this day, there weren’t many questions or comments…[Read more]
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Owen replied to the topic Madeleine in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago
Pretty tune; well done Mark!
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Owen replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago
Great poise, Joanne and you seemed so relaxed. Great work!
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Patty replied to the topic Leave Her Johnny Leave Her in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago
So pretty, and your timing was so nice! the double stops sounded smooth… thank you for sharing this!
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Patty replied to the topic Hobart’s Transformation in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago
Wow! I want to learn that one!!! Sandy, when I first listened to it it sounded so strangely familiar, then I remember the tune Kitchen Girl…. simpler but similar in parts. I could see how they could get mixed up! Great job on the recording!!
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Thanks Russ. Let me know how it goes with your practice journey…
Good to hear that. I sometimes worry that these “15 ways to play a tune” lessons make people less focused…