FiddleHed | margaret Olscamp | Activity https://staging.fiddlehed.com/members/maggieq/activity/ Activity feed for margaret Olscamp. Wed, 06 May 2026 23:24:19 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0dc54ddb2b5396537a1c99ea045db278 margaret Olscamp replied to the topic Me and Sam Hain in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/me-and-sam-hain/#post-64941 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:54:24 -0700 Thank you

]]> 06ff15e868d3360469dee4bcbfd1aca5 margaret Olscamp posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18723/#acomment-20243 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:46:52 -0700 Thank you

    In reply to - Nigel H replied to the topic Me and Sam Hain in the forum Student Videos Nice! And Sam’s obviously enjoying it. ]]>         ce64df90f3aaeedfaa4d9351cd6ad724 margaret Olscamp 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-64940 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 10:42:15 -0700 Beautiful

    ]]>         476457cce35d5477e2d15d96f3a92b25 margaret Olscamp posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/19425/#acomment-19697 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:04:10 -0700 That was beautiful.

      In reply to - Debbie Hill started the topic Banshee in the forum Student Videos https://youtu.be/T15zU7lAsW8 ]]>             5a42efa61294f6b0f1c1af81dbb669ab margaret Olscamp started the topic Me and Sam Hain in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/me-and-sam-hain/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:42:34 -0800 Before I started on fiddled, back in 2021 here I am playing on my front porch with my old friend Sam Hain

      ]]>             0cdf5a35917fc69dcf7d47425ba1154e margaret Olscamp posted an update in the group Intermediate Group: Hi I'm new here, just reached 1.9 and I'm in northern New […] https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18313/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 19:04:41 -0800 Hi
      I’m new here, just reached 1.9 and I’m in northern New Brunswick, Canada.
      Seems there are quite a few members but not much happening. Can anyone update me on Zoom Tuesday? Does it/Did it ever take place?

      ]]>       0       0c5f96a444a74ac08f23127dcae0b846 margaret Olscamp joined the group Intermediate Group https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18312/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 18:59:57 -0800 0 c52e7553149ccd0be7be1fa0fef3475e margaret Olscamp replied to the topic Beginner Level in the forum Share Your Practice https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/beginner-level/#post-63564 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:25:46 -0800 I never did get back to the Old Grey Cat or Soldier’s Joy. These are on my agenda for today.

      ]]>             80206121bb42e36ca027f7a1d55ef9d7 margaret Olscamp replied to the topic The Old Gray Cat in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/the-old-gray-cat/#post-63563 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:22:56 -0800 After that great lesson this is fast becoming one of my favourites

      ]]>             f913a54ab656279ddbfec619be175db9 margaret Olscamp replied to the topic OKeefes Slide in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/okeefes-slide/#post-63562 Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:20:39 -0800 I think it sounds very good. Thank you for sharing.

      I’ve not shared a tune yet but I’m working on it, trying to decide which tune. I have a hard time with jigs and reels but Soldier’s Joy is becoming more and more comfortable. That might be the one when I’m able to do it from memory.

      I’m about halfway through level 1.9. However I might find…[Read more]

      ]]>             6853f9500a4a750574d2e452cd2be70a margaret Olscamp replied to the topic Beginner Level in the forum Share Your Practice https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/beginner-level/#post-63527 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:55:41 -0800 Now I’m working on level 1.9. Along the way I’ve learned some things I didn’t know – quite a few actually. After practicing tunes I wasn’t too sure about at first I discovered some were growing on me, especially Soldier’s Joy. I seem to keep returning to that one every day, not sure why. Today I think I’ll get back to the Old Grey Cat. Those two…[Read more]

      ]]>             eefaa03533b27de7db4a079d02ea8def margaret Olscamp 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-63526 Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:39:04 -0800 My bowing is relatively straight but it keeps sliding towards the bridge. Also, I can’t seem to keep a light touch with the fingering of my right hand.

      ]]>             451fae97932f89ac9acbc081f57ff146 margaret Olscamp started the topic Beginner Level in the forum Share Your Practice https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/beginner-level/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:33:33 -0800 Well I just completed Level 1.6 and I am also working on 1.7 and 1.8. I didn’t plan it that way but I guess music is a bit like life in general- a step or so forward, a step or so back – then drag yourself up try to keep going.

      Hmmm is that why Jason talks about the journey in some lesson I’ve been through? Maybe so. It really does seem to be…[Read more]

      ]]>             16580d327d80e86abeedf406c28d8a35 margaret Olscamp posted an update in the group Beginner Group: Doing a review of first level tunes I discover that Little […] https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18227/ Sat, 18 Feb 2023 13:30:42 -0800 Doing a review of first level tunes I discover that Little Liza Jane was way way too fast. Even now that I’ve been here several months I find the last part of the play-along track too fast. Anybody else?

      ]]>       1       c212dd7739a822278e36345b4759bdb8 margaret Olscamp replied to the topic The Old Gray Cat in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/the-old-gray-cat/#post-63261 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:16:46 -0800 I think this is a great tune and I’m looking forward to the lesson.

      ]]>             3d2b21922fba759e3bebc6a450354890 margaret Olscamp posted an update in the group Advanced Beginner Group: Hello folks, Two days ago I joined this group. I kind of […] https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18220/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:54:18 -0800 Hello folks,
      Two days ago I joined this group. I kind of expected a “Hello and Welcome”. I know I didn’t get a greeting when I joined the beginner group and I admit I was a bit puzzled. What sort of culture is this I wondered. It used to be, during better times I guess, that when you sort of hung around a group for a bit somebody, generally…[Read more]

      ]]>       1       3b930c4334c922a308e4ce593d8c0f93 margaret Olscamp posted an update: is it OK if I talk about Me? Me is, after all the only […] https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18219/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:43:34 -0800 is it OK if I talk about Me? Me is, after all the only subject about which I have much knowledge. Yes, I love music, especially instrumental classical string music. I confess I don’t know much about music, cannot identify even the most well-known of classical pieces much less their creators. I’d guess that comes from spending decades in a…[Read more]

      ]]>       0       cf198063e883de1e32dc9aaf1bce7d0d margaret Olscamp joined the group Advanced Beginner Group https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/18206/ Wed, 15 Feb 2023 18:02:03 -0800 0 8cc2ce0ed303158d7ded73a3e9990efe margaret Olscamp posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17569/#acomment-17578 Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:18:42 -0800 Thank for this article. I especially appreciate the introduction to Evelyn Glennie. I wonder about her several references to deafness. I wonder whether this conference had something to do with people who are deaf.

      In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post Improve Your Fiddling Through Listening Practice If you’re a fiddler, then you’re probably fairly familiar with the way that learning a new piece of music can feel like […] ]]>             5baf8fe126ac39668d7a4ca0b6b1f41a margaret Olscamp posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17483/#acomment-17491 Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:20:36 -0800 Hi
      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…[Read more]

      In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post 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 […] ]]>             354bee6672dfa66b3f5fdfb8b726b63d margaret Olscamp posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17483/#acomment-17484 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 19:21:56 -0800 What a wonderful article. Thank you.

      In reply to - jason kleinberg wrote a new post 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 […] ]]>             c5f81fc2560e620accfe499b85408b3f margaret Olscamp posted a new activity comment https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17454/#acomment-17460 Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:45:06 -0800 Hi Brenda,
      Nice to meet you. I also have been working my way through the beginner lessons and have found so many little gems here. My best Buddy tells me I’m already sounding better after only a few weeks. He’s been playing music (guitar) for over 50 years so I’m pleased with his words. Best of all I love this new musical me.
      Margaret Sharon

        In reply to - Brenda posted an update in the group Beginner Group Hello All, Just joined Fiddlehed. Working my way thru the beginner lessons. ]]>                 97cb4e0a95b2250a1e296ae24cd88049 margaret Olscamp posted an update: I finally found the Circle be Unbroken lesson. Even better I […] https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17459/ Sun, 06 Nov 2022 14:28:00 -0800 I finally found the Circle be Unbroken lesson. Even better I discovered Mairi’s Wedding. There are so many sweet surprises I’ve found here so far.

        ]]>         0         4ea82db4578101054e0409233a56cc6e margaret Olscamp replied to the topic Will the Circle Be Unbroken? FPC22 in the forum Student Videos https://staging.fiddlehed.com/forums/topic/will-the-circle-be-unbroken-fpc22/#post-60896 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:49:19 -0700 Greetings. That was lovely. Thank you for sharing. I’m new here, working on 1.4. I’ve not yet come across that particular tune in a fiddled lesson. Of course I’m familiar with it because it’s a favourite at a yearly music/camping get together I attend in Nova Scotia, Canada. I’m from New Brunswick by the way.

        ]]>                 9d1d4ace4b0723b9e116ebf7838748df margaret Olscamp posted an update in the group Beginner Group: Me, wondering I guess. seems this group has been going for […] https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17349/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:30:20 -0700 Me, wondering I guess. seems this group has been going for 10 months but I don’t see anything indicating that a group practice was ever held.

        ]]>         0         4b4a15e73c53b9f7668ec0260a7961f6 margaret Olscamp joined the group Beginner Group https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17348/ Thu, 20 Oct 2022 14:18:52 -0700 0 99da3ca0233c647a8ff96974df88e73a margaret Olscamp posted an update: I have found the teacher I've been looking for. This site […] https://staging.fiddlehed.com/activity-streams/p/17285/ Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:04:02 -0700 I have found the teacher I’ve been looking for. This site is amazing.

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