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Owen replied to the topic Kerry Polka in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

That was fun to listen to Rachael! Just hopped on to see who is posting. You play very well. I hope you have a lot of fun and much learning as you progress thru the site!!
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.
yurie wrote a new post 4 years, 10 months ago

Here’s a simple but extremely powerful practice strategy to develop your ear and improve your technique.

Take a small piece of music, and then alternate between listening and playing that piece. If possible, do […]
- jason kleinberg replied 4 years, 8 months ago
  
  Thanks Jeff!
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 […]
- jason kleinberg replied 4 years, 10 months ago
  
  Thanks Russ. Let me know how it goes with your practice journey…
- jason kleinberg replied 4 years, 10 months ago
  
  Good to hear that. I sometimes worry that these “15 ways to play a tune” lessons make people less focused…
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!
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…
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 […]
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!
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!
cynhrossi replied to the topic Basic Midnight on the Water… in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

That’s wonderful, Patty! You’re an inspiration! Thanks for posting!
cynhrossi replied to the topic Hector the Hero in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago

This is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Patty started the topic Basic Midnight on the Water… in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 10 months ago
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 […]
- jason kleinberg replied 4 years, 10 months ago
  
  Hey Henry…just keep practicing. I’m hoping to do group lessons at two different times: 12 and 6 PM PST. That way people all around the world can tune in at a convenient time. Now training a fiddle tutor to help with this. 🤓
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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]
Owen replied to the topic Madeleine in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 11 months ago

Pretty tune; well done Mark!
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!
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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