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Hi Sharon, Well in your case I would repeat the adage, “Where there is a Will, There is a Way.” …I do recall in fiddle workshop I went to where the instructor pretty much made us feel like wimps and whiners if we complained of any handicaps, physical or otherwise that might hinder us.

She proceeded to show us pictures and recordings of 3…[Read more]

I so appreciate your suggestions. I have exhausted all these avenues but with a minimum of improvement. The problem is with the first joint closest to the nail. It has very little flex ability and wearing the braces is even more restrictive. I have made an elastic loop that goes around the bow stick and my middle finger. That is to ensure I do not…[Read more]

Hi Jim & Casey, yes that is a tough problem to have and the bow hold is so important. About the only thing I can suggest is look into Physical Therapy there may be some exercise movement to deal with your specific pain location and strengthening does help. Other than that you might experiment with a different Bow Hold that still allows you…[Read more]

Missed these follow-up posts, OGOHIAP.

Thanks much for sharing your experience!

C

Hi, Jim. I don’t have any advice specific to arthritis…perhaps @roland does??

The only thing I might suggest is stretching your hands/thumbs for 5 minutes before & after playing…I know that is a good idea in general, and I would think it would at least help some??

I feel your pain, sir…I’m a week out from having my left thumb ope…[Read more]

Consider them added to the running request list, Ringlets. Thx for the kind words!!

Any or all of the tunes in the Tarbolton set?

The Tarbolton
Longford Collector
Sailor’s Bonnet

Thank you, Casey, for all you do!

Thanks much for the kind words, Celeste! Fiddle on!

C

The Gravel Walks (Niall)

You bet, Davis!! More to follow…

C

Hi, Johnny. Great tune.

Niall cut a lesson on that one…his lesson on The Gravel Walks is up next, but we’ll move Caliope up to be produced for him after that.

Stay tuned!
Casey

Thanks for the new Andre reel!!! Awesome tune of course 🙂

Kevin Burke playing Sean Ryan’s The Castle
And Sean Ryan’s The nightingale

Thank you Casey – I’ve been really enjoying your Westphalia Waltz, especially the augmented chord part, and the part where you play two different parts on the D and A strings simultaneously.

I’ll check out the Scottish Air section.

thanks again
-Celeste

Hi, Carol – those Hanneke tunes are great…can’t wait to get them released!

Cool to hear you were able to connect with Kevin…he is truly a treasure…and thanks for the positive vibes about the site!

C

Awesome, Sabrina…stay tuned!!