We were just informed that some subscribers are experiencing an issue where the enhanced player won’t load videos on certain iOS/mobile devices.

You should be able to access the videos at the bottom of each page as a backup, or the enhanced player will work on desktops.

We are currently working with some coders to…[Read more]

That’s a great tune, sir. I think it’s actually a trad celtic tune, but Ricky brought it into the bluegrass genera with that album/tour. Andy Leftwich crushes it on the fiddle. If I ever get back into the studio, I’ll cut a lesson on this one. C

Yes there are several more Kevin tunes to be produced. I have been super busy, and the upcoming summer is filled with a bunch of travel/music…but I’ll try to find some breaks to keep working on material. All the best!

That thread is here if you want more details (Antonvon).

I’ll look into the Vidami but am hesitant to add another layer of tech at this point.

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Thanks for the kind words, truly.

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The most current lessons will always show first when you click on “View All Lessons”. There is currently one lesson out to Megan for review, and we should have a few new from Kevin soon as well. All the best.

I had to check to see if Megan didn’t already record this…she plays a great version.

Consider it added to our running request list, sir.

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I’ve added Roanoke to our running request list. Megan may choose to record it in her next sesson. It’s definitely a classic.

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I’ve added Pike County Breakdown to our running request list…perhaps Megan will choose to record it in her next session.

All the best!

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I’ve pinged the coding folks to see if we can’t come up with a listing of hot keys to which you can map your pedal.

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Yeah – unfortunately, I’m still not seeing a slow-downer enabled playback module to embed in the site. Email the info@fiddlevideo.com, and I’m sure we can send you a few guitar tracks to use an off-line tool as George suggests.

All the best!

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Another newer Baggs preamp many professional accoustic guitar/mando/fiddle/etc. players are using is the VoicePrint DI. From what I gather, you record yourself playing on an iphone app, and the device emulates your specific accoustic sound once you plug in. I like the idea, but from what I can…[Read more]

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Fiddle is such a tough instrument to amp. I generally go with a mic, but still occasionally use the piezo/mic setup you describe from the other thread, George. The only thing I’d add to that is when I do choose to do a loud gig and just use the LR Baggs Piezo bridge, I also use a Baggs Venue pre-amp.

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Kevin currently has a lesson under review…more to follow!

George has a good point. Having a good shoulder rest which raises the G string side of the instrument is a solid recommendation. I use Wolf Forte Secondo rests.

I’d also recommend doing a bunch of stretching before working on some G/D string exercises. You might also check out my technique tutorial on vibrato to see how I…[Read more]

Are you asking if there’s a bluetooth looping pedal that would work with setting in/out points for the videos hosted on this site? That’s something I’ve never even considered, and I’m not sure what technology is out there that connects to a computer & would control a video player. Or are you asking about a pedal for live…[Read more]

Keep your chin up…

Finally, I’d recommend doing 3+ minutes of hand stretching before and after you play…that could help, sir.

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George – you hit the nail on the head…it’s been a busy summer, coupled with backup scheduling issues. I do very much look forward to getting things back to production speed, hopefully soon. I know you’re not alone in wanting to see new tunes published…

But as far as what specific tunes you should pick, I’d say start with what you know and bucket your bag of tunes into the three categories. Keep in…[Read more]

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I don’t have a specific date by which new Hanneke vids will be posted. We do have a guitar player lined up, but schedules are tight to get backing tracks recorded. If you would like, you can pause your membership until the new…[Read more]

However, Megan said she uses a V-200 Fishman pickup…and has mixed thoughts on its tone.

All the best!

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Do you have any specific request for Hanneke? While Hanneke ultimately chooses the tunes she records, all suggestions will be considered. Here is your chance to steer the output of…[Read more]

You can learn the tune here: The Glass Case of Emotion

If it’s a tune at the end of one of Andre’s or Niall’s lessons, those are…[Read more]

We’ll keep it on the list, and I would imagine she’ll record it when she is able to make it back out to the studios.

Patti will definitely record Red River Blues the next time she’s in the studio. Megan did record a tune called Blue Ridge Cabin Home, but perhaps that’s a different tune than Blue Ridge Mountain Home?? If we ever add a classical instructor,…[Read more]