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Aysha Hoffman replied to the topic CodaBow Joule in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair 4 years ago

Looks like a very nice bow – I tried a coda bow when I upgraded, they have a ton of great reviews from all styles (although my playing did not do it justice) it was a lovely bow, I don’t think you will be disappointed.

I am not sure if the fiddle matches the bow, seen fiddlers pick up basically anything and play like they owned it, but that…[Read more]

Sunbreaker8898 started the topic CodaBow Joule in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair 4 years ago

I’m saving up for a new fiddle and bow currently. I mainly play Trad. Irirsh music and was wondering whether the CodaBow Joule would be a good option.

Sunbreaker8898 replied to the topic Violin make and strings? in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair 4 years ago

My old fiddle teacher, who did lots of country/bluegrass stuff, swore by D’addario Zyex strings. I just bought some to put on my fiddle after using Helicores, which I hate xD.

Aysha Hoffman replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members – what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling 4 years ago

From Southsea, UK, now in Fort Worth, Texas…no shortage of fiddlers around here – trying to blend in…

Aysha Hoffman replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

Thank you!
I’m kinda getting them while going through the tutorials, so not a biggie – awesome site!

Casey Willis replied to the topic Squirrel Hunters in the forum Lessons in Production – Fiddle Tune Requests 4 years ago

I hear you, Joshua. I played it tonight with a band I jam with and think I might be getting close to creating a version I could teach…Now to just find the time to get back in the studio!!

C

Casey Willis replied to the topic What fiddle tune are you learning on right now? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

Agreed, Mabish. That one scares me!!

mabish replied to the topic What fiddle tune are you learning on right now? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

The Road to Errogie, B maj, 3rd position, 4th finger slurs, hilarious.

Casey Willis replied to the topic What fiddle tune are you learning on right now? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

Good tunes, all!

I’m now working on Road to Spencer, Swinging on a Gate, Duke and Cookie, and Macedonia (mando).

Casey Willis replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

Awesome, Aysha…and welcome to the website! We’ll keep adding bowings to newer lessons published, and at some point, we’ll add bowings for all of the older lessons.

Cool on the camp. Camps and picking festivals are definitely on my calendar going forward. Maybe our paths will cross!

Suzuki is a great way to start violin/fiddle, in my…[Read more]

Aysha Hoffman replied to the topic What fiddle tune are you learning on right now? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

I’m a touch obsessed with the foot tapping too – but totally not getting it yet! I’m hoping it just happens with tons of practice.

So I’m working through The King of the Fairies
and Hommage à Philippe Bruneau

Aysha Hoffman replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

Well thank you guys, yes I am terribly excited about camp! – and I don’t take myself too seriously, just looking forward to learning.
It seems they just put the slurs and slides and all wherever they feel, (I might be wrong)
Honestly think I fumbled through classical, I was OK-ish but not good enough for an orchestra or anything, so maybe it’s a…[Read more]

robhanson replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

A few years back I attended a Bass Camp here in the Twin Cities, MN USA. Our guest performer and master class teacher was Francois Rabbath. As of Mar 2021 he is 90 years young. I wish I could share his Interview on teaching. The interview not only helps the teacher but is inspirational for the student. I have contacted them to see if I can or…[Read more]

thistle13 replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

Wow I’m jealous about the fiddle camp, Aysha! Lucky you!

On bowing…
Yea the slurs are different, like not the way you would think them to be – after being a classical player? That’s been hard for me. So in that sense, I found it important to watch the fiddler. It’s amazing how the sound/beat/emphasis changes when you change the slurring. (But…[Read more]

Aysha Hoffman replied 4 years ago

Thanks Thistle – I hope so, everything sounds so great on the vid, sheet music looks easy enough (on the beginner/intermediate) then I play it and it sounds nothing like it – have a lot of respect for both sides but finding the fiddling a little more fun, it seems each person has their way of putting their own flair into it (I don’t have any…[Read more]

robhanson replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

Hi Aysha!

Whether you are classically trained, learn by ear, or watching someone play the song (note by note, bow by bow). Bow direction is important. Would I be overly worried about it, No. ** Do you need to be mindful of it, Yes.** Bow direction helps you move from one musical phase to the next. It also helps define the style of music being…[Read more]

Aysha Hoffman replied 4 years ago

Good idea, thanks so much, I watched the vid and put them in, if I get it wrong first time it tends to stay that way forever – not sure why it seems to take me longer to un-learn!

Aysha Hoffman replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 4 years ago

I learnt classical (only up to Suzuki book 4, not perfectly, but almost up to speed and pretty confident when in tune!) and now I am trying to learn fiddling – honestly can’t decide which I like better, it’s challenging , but so much fun.
I can’t quite let go of the sheet music yet, I try to memorize the tune first and then kind of ignore what I…[Read more]

robhanson replied to the topic Clog Fiddle – Hardanger Fiddle – Nyckelharpa in the forum General Fiddle Forum Topics 4 years ago

Hi Casey!

Sorry Its been some time. Thanks for sharing the video. I am having a great time learning these instruments. It keeps me busy!