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I have a Coda bow Luma I Love it.

Hi Casey,

Well, the one that i want now is : SOGGY’S !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉

S.

Good catch, RenJenn. Should be fixed now. Good question on March…I’ll ask Hanneke if it’s worth covering the next time she’s in-studio. Thx!

Thanks, RenJenn & Anne. Duly noted!

I’m loving Kevin’s lessons.
My vote is for all of them, please, including but not limited to:
Soggy’s
Slides 1, 2 and 3
Sean Ryan’s Jig (The Nightingale)
Sean Ryan’s Jig (The Castle)
Paddy’s Return
Martin Wynn’s Reel #1
Martin Wynn’s Reel #2
Bunch of Green Rushes
Tuttle’s Reel
The Tolka Polka
Glen Cottage Polka
Tailor’s Twist
Some Say the Devil…[Read more]

Hi Renjenn, That sounds really fun and you have really great questions. I think a lot of them can be answered from a set of the rules and to talk to judges to see what the proper format is. That will give you a lot of guidance. Also tune in YouTube you might find some Scottish Fiddle Competitions and this will be your best live resource. You might…[Read more]

I’m thinking of entering a scottish fiddle contest as a novice. I’m not sure that I’m ready, but its all for fun anyway. no expectations of winning.
I have some questions maybe someone can answer.
The contest has an Air(2x), pause for judges, March(2x), Strathspey(2x) and reel(2x) without a break.
I assume (2x) means that each tune gets…[Read more]

I love those grace note tutorials and the grooves as well. Very helpful. right now the Jig is in the list twice under grooves. is there supposed to be something else?
Is a march another category to be covered?

Can I add to the list Miss Macleod’s reel and Prince Charlie’s Last View Of Scotland (Aire)? Both are scottish fiddle tunes.

It’s a scottish Aire. in G minor. Sounds great with a cello drone.
I’ll check out the Macleod. thanks

Hi New Fiddler, I love my good wood bow but everytime I try a Carbon Fiber Bow I’m really impressed. I personally know some folks that have gone from wood to Carbon and in fact I’m saving for one myself. I know you can do free trials so if possible try the bow out before you buy it. Each will sound different on the same instrument. Good luck and…[Read more]

Does it matter if your rosin is old? i’ve had mine for years.

This sneak peek was very thoughtful of you to post for us… and is much appreciated. I’m loving this style. Both are great songs, the second one was an unexpected surprise (beautiful new favorite). Thank you, Casey!

Hi there, RenJenn.

Is that Last View of Scotland tune an Irish tune or Scottish? If Irish, I’ll pitch it to Niall Murphy for his recording sessions next week. If Scottish, I’ll pitch it to Hanneke whenever we get her back in studio. No guarantees they’ll choose to record it, but it will definitely be on the list of tunes which have been…[Read more]

Hi there, RenJenn.

Is that Last View of Scotland tune an Irish tune or Scottish? If Irish, I’ll pitch it to Niall Murphy for his recording sessions next week. If Scottish, I’ll pitch it to Hanneke whenever we get her back in studio. No guarantees they’ll choose to record it, but it will definitely be on the list of tunes which have been…[Read more]

Since we’re on the subject, I’d love to hear Miss Macleod’s reel. I have trouble figuring out how to add ornaments. (I’m pretty beginner)