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Debbie Hill started the topic Thanksgiving song in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 6 months ago
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
Written by Jim Guinn
A Brief Overview of Old-Time Music
Old-time music is a unique form of North American folk music with its roots tracing back to the traditional folk music of England, Scotland, […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 6 months ago
At the FiddleHed monthly hour hours, Mike said, “Bow bounce has reared its ugly head again. Mostly on down strokes.”
Practice tone-building with the bow to overcome unwanted bouncing
Throwaway bow […]
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago
This year we had 305 practicipants sign up for the Fall Practice Challenge 2022! I am so proud of all of you who did this. The comments had me on the verge of tears (the good kind). It’s like you guys have […]
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Owen replied to the topic FPC 22 Drops of Brandy in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Hey Joanne! Really like the sound you make on this one with your fiddle. Notes just sound so clear!
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Owen replied to the topic My latest try at Old Joe Clark in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Hey Keith! Real enjoyable playing. You stayed right in time and in tune with the backing track and played for a good long time. I agree Jocelyn is a great coach with FH. Keep it up!
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Owen replied to the topic Kerry Polka in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Great job, jumping right in and putting a video up! Noticed that you don’t use a shoulder rest. I know some fiddlers do without one. So far, what’s you’re favorite style of music; old time, Irish, Polkas, waltzes….? And what is your favorite type of practice; scales and variations of scales, call and response, play Alongs on FH site…..? Have fun, David.
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Debbie Hill replied to the topic Will the Circle Be Unbroken? FPC22 in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Lovely singing! I haven’t tried double stops with this one yet. I like what you did.
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Debbie Hill replied to the topic Kerry Polka in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
David, recording is hard isn’t it? This take sounds good! Great straight bowing.
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Debbie Hill replied to the topic My Own House simple version in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Thanks Owen. Working on double stops now
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Owen replied to the topic My Own House simple version in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Good job, Debbie; your bowing is so good. I really enjoyed this.
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jason kleinberg started the topic A Tune For Lewis – Feedback Video in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
Here’s some feedback on Kevin’s playing.
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 7 months ago
Fiddling With Desirable Difficulty
You’ll see more results if you learn to practice well. One way is to find that perfect level of challenge so that you’re neither bored nor […]-
Thanks Jason these emails really help me and I look forward to them. Your teacher for this old woman
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Thanks for that, I often need a bit of inspiration to move my practise on a notch!
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Debbie Hill started the topic My Own House simple version in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 7 months ago
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Good job, Debbie! I really enjoyed that. Your bowing is so good!
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Debbie Hill replied to the topic Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Love the deep drones!
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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 3 years, 8 months ago
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 work.
5 things to re […]
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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 listened to you and I’m ready to hit the strings again! Thank you for being the awesome teacher that you are and for being so supportive and motivating! You ROCK!
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Mary, thanks so much for sharing this with everyone. It’s great to hear you’re reinvigorated to Fiddle!
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Thanks for the email sending me this link. My approach to how I practice gets a little off because I never know where I left off or remember where to commence. I’ll heed your instructions and re-start my practice journal, which is already a mess—the extra help in learning how to live with my fiddle is invaluable and you can send me as many emails as your want.
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Tennessee Waltz Duet in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Yay! Great to see you both playing together…sounds sweet.
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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Feedback on Galway Bay Hornpipe in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Good playing James, good teaching Jocelyn 👍
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Owen replied to the topic Cluck Old Hen in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Looks like fun, Joanne! Sounds like you tuned g string to d? Am I right? Regardless, the DS were great. Very rustic, B&W!!
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Debbie Hill replied to the topic For Ireland I'd Not Tell Her Name in the forum Student Videos 3 years, 8 months ago
Very nice! Nice vibrato.
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What a wonderful article. Thank you.
This is a comment / question I have a really old fiddle that was given to me it has geared tuners on it is fully intact but fragile wood not play it but was played alot during its younger years finger board has dips on it from being played so much for a very long time anyway was just wandering if you’ve ever seen or heard of one set up with geared tuners
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I don’t know why you are asking me about this. Did you hit the wrong reply button? in any case, what I do know is that my Best Buddy installed a set of geared tuners on a cheap violin about ten years ago. He purchased the product from George Hienyl ( or Heinyl – I’m not sure of the correct spelling). Apparently there were several types of tuner available but not all would be suitable for a valuable instrument since alteration to the instrument would be required, not something to do on a fine old violin I’d guess.
The Heinyl company has been around a long time and might be a source of information for you. They are located in Toronto, Canada and known for high quality, at least they were ten years ago. Times are changing so it’s hard to be sure these days I guess.
Outstanding article and very informative. Thank you !!!!
This was terrific – thanks so much for all the info!
This is great! Thanks for sharing.
Love this article. I moved out of an area in Florida that only played old time and landing in the middle of bluegrass in East Tennessee. Jam sessions have been an challenge. I never had to play “breaks” or sing before. All new. This article puts is all in perspective. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this wonderfully informative article. I am really enjoying rhe article, links, recordings and pictures.
Kudos to you, Jim and Jayson !
Fantastic article and examples! Thanks for a powerful Music History course in miniature!
Great to hear how you experience this, Pete.
By the way, you really should *categorize* this page so it’s easier to find and return to! (For now I’ve saved it as a Favorite, but that doesn’t help others who may never stumble across it!)
Thanks for this suggestion, Pete. I’ll pass it along to consider.