Fiddlevideo | George Bretz | Activity https://www.fiddlevideo.com/members/gallaher/activity/ Activity feed for George Bretz. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:53:48 -0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 0c8b30a1ab46c691f18b3f95c03ae05e George Bretz replied to the topic Tablature for lessons from Megan in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tablature-for-lessons-from-megan/#post-33597 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:04:31 -0800 Paula,
Thanks for your question. This one is tough and has required some research.
Perhaps the place to start is with Tabledit.com.
It’s a program that allows you to load sheet music PDF and convert to tabulature.
It would be possible to load the PDF sheet music enclosed at the bottom of each lesson and convert to tab.

Another option is to u…[Read more]

]]> 0 1c379e4b4902a8903b79074c84d67fa9 George Bretz replied to the topic Tune Request: Clarinet Polka in Bb in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tune-request-clarinet-polka-in-bb/#post-33591 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:09:55 -0800 Hard one! Will pass on to Casey

]]> 0 246ebc544138c20705c33b1ab440be04 George Bretz replied to the topic Guitar Backing Trac in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/guitar-backing-trac/#post-33587 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:03:52 -0800 Kayli,

You can download the “performance” versions of all the tunes. They have fiddle and guitar on them. Look for the MP3 logo below the videos.
If you want only guitar. You can’t download those. However, the chord progressions are on the sheet music. You could have a guitar playing friend record those for you. Or, if you subscribe to st…[Read more]

]]> 0 041e64f51931e0e7d987ca33f88d0268 George Bretz posted a new activity comment https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/8763/#acomment-8764 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:42:45 -0800 I’ve heard a lot of legendary stories about Royce. You can also see lots of his material on YouTube. Seems pretty compelling.
But I’ve also heard a poor sounding fiddle will always be a poor sounding fiddle.
A friend had his great grand father’s civil war era fiddle revoiced. I heard the after and it was not remarkable.

In reply to - Roger Green started the topic Re-voicing Fiddles in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair I’ve met maybe 10 fiddlers over the past couple of years who have had fiddles re-voiced. I’m wondering if anyone on Fiddle […] ]]> d14a3ac3b41f1cb78afa78e551dc5104 George Bretz replied to the topic Tom & Jerry - Andy Leftwich in the forum General Fiddle Forum Topics https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tom-jerry-andy-leftwich/#post-33576 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 03:49:40 -0800 That’s way cool and beyond me. But Tom and Jerry is pretty cool even when simplified.
Thanks for sharing.
George

]]> 0 60573b7de88b7a691720bb4905596bfc George Bretz replied to the topic Tune request - On the wings of a Scorrie in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tune-request-on-the-wings-of-a-scorrie/#post-33564 Thu, 29 May 2025 03:00:17 -0800 Kate,
I had to look this one up. Never heard of it before. Nice drive in the Alasdair Frazier version.
I randomly ran into Casey last night, we don’t even live in the same town. He said he has a bunch of material coming from Kevin Burke and Hanneke. Maybe we will get lucky.
Otherwise, we can add it to the wish list.
Thanks,
George

]]> 0 d917629f58f0a5ade067e2ed172feb1b George Bretz replied to the topic Tune request "Strathpey O'Death" Hanneke Cassel in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tune-request-strathpey-odeath-hanneke-cassel/#post-33559 Fri, 23 May 2025 15:06:39 -0800 👍. Will pass it on

]]> 0 d6f285da7528bed3ae2deb37e77bc706 George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33557 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:38:25 -0800 Welcome Bradley,
Lots of Celtic sounds here. Sounds like Titanic influenced you in a couple of ways.
George

]]> 0 bd24355c18f32571376f6523553fbf0e George Bretz replied to the topic The Banks Hornpipe in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/the-banks-hornpipe/#post-33554 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:12:53 -0800 Gifford,
I bet there is a chance we could get Megan to teach The Banks Hornpipe. Just not sure when/ how often she connects with Casey.
I’ll move your request over to the tune request forum.
Thanks,
George

]]> 0 5a15f20081019fa8dd16f599681d907f George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33545 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:18:46 -0800 Sylvia,
I’ll check in with Casey on Kevin Burke. I believe there are some videos of Kevin in post production.
Casey is usually pretty busy with various projects but he’ll get back to us.
Thanks for your inquiry.
George

]]> 0 878f673cc4ca4b35d2beeac411813db6 George Bretz replied to the topic B Major in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/b-major/#post-33542 Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:15:41 -0800 Roger,
My wife’s maiden name is Spencer so my interest is piqued. Maybe Mr. Ricky wrote that tune, it sounds like like 100 other fiddle tunes I’ve heard.
Brings a joke to mind: “you know why fiddle tunes have names?” “So you can tell them apart!”
George

]]> 0 f9301b83f8f4461bff92d0a265a9da4c George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33442 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:09:33 -0800 Kevin is the King!

Welcome Ency,
Casey asked me to help with moderating his site. As you probably know, Kevin is based here in “West Coast Portland”.
It has been a treat to see him over the years. He has been less active lately. Fortunately, we have great content here on the site.
Enjoy,
George

]]> 0 8394b713bf9dc9d0eb5866a5ca66dab1 George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33437 Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:13:31 -0800 Greetings,
You and I are almost neighbors.
Terrebonne
George

]]> 0 d3c906b1743292a167c8f759d0d8f53a George Bretz replied to the topic Lesson Requests for Waltz in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/lesson-requests-for-waltz/#post-33434 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:25:26 -0800 Darren,
Casey has me helping out with forum moderation.
I’ll add your tunes to the request list. Production takes some time. Casey is juggling a few projects.
In the mean time, you better put that lifetime membership to use and dig into some of the great content on the site.
Thanks,
George

]]> 0 d5765da2dd2b1c643434796aa0d5f5d0 George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33432 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:20:13 -0800 Chris,
I wish I lived in Carmel Valley, it’s beautiful.
I used to wonder why people waited until retirement/senior age to learn an instrument.
When I retired, I realized it’s the free time that liberates people to take new life endeavors.
Best wishes,
George

]]> 0 468e6150325f4377545b8a7e230e297b George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33431 Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:15:21 -0800 Jackie,
Welcome, as you know lots of Celtic music here.
Thanks,
George

]]> 0 66a4433f5d7949ed9212de83477def44 George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33429 Sat, 04 Jan 2025 03:09:32 -0800 Hi Kim,
This site will certainly stretch you.
You might try fiddlehangout.org. There is very little learning opportunity there.
However, there is decent networking opportunity. You can use it to to find out what’s happening in areas of the States you might be visiting.
People often post “I’m going to be in XXX on his date, any jams?” Usually…[Read more]

]]> 0 de7813911c600982028e6fc9bcddfd35 George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33426 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 04:51:06 -0800 Ansgar,
What you are doing with viola is so cool. I’m envious of every classically trained musician I’ve ever met.
I’m not that disciplined.
At a bluegrass jam I attend we have a viola player who plays with the community symphony.
When she attends the jams she plays a five string violin. So she has both a viola and violin? I guess.
She has m…[Read more]

]]> 0 ca1f545cdf201551ed4c9455fa5f2bd7 George Bretz replied to the topic Footwork setup in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/footwork-setup/#post-33424 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:42:02 -0800 Guillaume,
I saw Andre perform at Wintergrass in Seattle earlier this year.
While, the videos on Fiddlevideo highlight his talents, I was completely blown away to see him live.
He really has tremendous rythemic skills and sings wonderfully and of course he is a wonderful fiddler.

The board he used looked like a piece of plywood with a frame to…[Read more]

]]> 0 0b925fcddd3a7dc1036547890d4f5d4b George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33421 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 01:00:57 -0800 Welcome Deborah and Patti. I’m just making the blind assumption you are new here. Forgive me if I’m wrong.
Portland is one of my favorite cities. I lived in Silverton for many years.
Patti, it seems you are kind of near the heart of bluegrass music in the Carolinas. I’d love to visit that area.
George

]]> 0 bf430fa898dd4ba4bd5c52cb2b32e2d2 George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33418 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:00:18 -0800 Welcome Ansgar,
What tune or type of music are you working on?
George from Central Oregon

]]> 0 18dd618127fb29fe1a5fc82fcd1d5657 George Bretz replied to the topic Vidami Blue in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/vidami-blue/#post-33411 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:39:05 -0800 Richfiddle,
Thanks for your question. I have not tested a Vidami Blue control pedal. However, company info and independent reviews show it works great with YouTube videos. As you are probably aware, edited versions of fiddlevideo.com content are plentiful on YouTube. In fact, YouTube is one of the most common paths to fiddlevideo. There is…[Read more]

]]> 0 988fa7b8b4df17df74a262348d08e24c George Bretz replied to the topic My First Contest in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/my-first-contest/#post-33406 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:34:19 -0800 Roger,
You’re my hero! Excellent news on the contest and congratulations on the top 5 finish.
I have been torturing myself with regards to fiddle contests the last couple of years.
I keep making excuses as to why I can’t/don’t enter one. We even have age handicapped contest I could pursue.

But you had the courage to jump in there! That’…[Read more]

]]> 0 5c63326f42a64ba59004271d8388c7b6 George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33401 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 03:58:26 -0800 Swannae,
Welcome to the site. Tons of great info and great teachers. I find myself focusing in one area for a time. After I’ve learned a tune or technique I go out and explore other areas and I’m blown away at the amount of content here.
Also, cool that people from around the world are here.
Best wishes,
George

]]> 0 e6923f1f510622b12cfc3bbd2d71d831 George Bretz replied to the topic Favorite Fiddle Players?? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/favorite-fiddle-players/#post-33396 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:19:03 -0800 Tim,
Fortunately for you, Kevin Burke is a favorite here on the site.
It’s always been hard for me to wrap my head around the fact he lives in Portland Oregon.
I’ve been able to see him a bunch of times. He’s a gentle soul.
George
Moderator

]]> 0 f38e359d742bbd3cee37cc4e83a8adce George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members - what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddlevideo-members-what-area-of-the-world-do-you-fiddle-in/#post-33387 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:26:46 -0800 Tim,
Thanks for the kind words. I’m sure Casey will pass your feedback to Kevin.
Glad to hear you are enjoying the site.
George

]]> 0 195af9ef2afd8caff533dea227d4f360 George Bretz replied to the topic Fiddle neck strap in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddle-neck-strap/#post-33384 Sat, 20 Jul 2024 04:07:06 -0800 Hi Noah,
I’ve seen people use them. I’ve only seen them at old-time jams used by older beginners.
I don’t know one from the other. It seems that the people that use them are dealing with some type of orthopedic issue that prevents a “classic hold” on the instrument.

I’ve never used one and would not encourage or discourage there use. I don…[Read more]

]]> 0 c71a5d6a8fbe65e5c1a5b6b5fde6b3c8 George Bretz changed their profile picture https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/8300/ Sun, 07 Jul 2024 01:42:07 -0800 0 8eef3be0b0b8e6a3d8b99a7ccf90e91a George Bretz replied to the topic B Major in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/b-major/#post-33373 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:29:24 -0800 Roger,
Good questions. The help you are looking for is here on the site.
First, I try to spend time everyday playing standards in various keys.
For example, Rolling In My Sweet Baby’s Arms, I work on playing it in popular keys A, D, G, C but also add B, Bflat and E.
After you play tunes in the “common keys” a few times you’ll realize you can tra…[Read more]

]]> 1 03fb84085dd2d02711e510a9ea490f21 George Bretz posted a new activity comment https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/8271/#acomment-8272 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 04:06:28 -0800 Roger,
Sweet Sunny South! Least Summerville sounds sunny.
Hope your move was smooth.
George

In reply to - Roger Green replied to the topic Fiddlevideo Members – what area of the world do you fiddle in? in the forum Unfiddling Recently moved to Summerville, South Carolina from Edgewater, Maryland ]]> f1610bc57efd88e2ef874cd1e358a1d5 George Bretz replied to the topic tune request bluegrass in the backwoods in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tune-request-bluegrass-in-the-backwoods/#post-33101 Mon, 13 May 2024 03:30:32 -0800 Philip,
I’m surprised Brilliancy is not already on the site. That’s a great tune with lots of versions.
I’m most familiar with Eck Robertson’s version. He takes a pass through Bill Cheetham, and Drunken Billy Goat in his medley.
I’ll pass your request onto Casey.
Thanks
George

]]> 0 ac97946f46f35791e0fd7ca9cc85a910 George Bretz replied to the topic Tune request in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tune-request-3/#post-33099 Tue, 07 May 2024 18:27:07 -0800 Miss Elaine,
Thanks for the tune request.
Will add to the list for Casey.
George

]]> 0 2e04a18ab9de68fd45e4957c89d88ff8 George Bretz replied to the topic New fiddle tune in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/new-fiddle-tune/#post-33090 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:39:36 -0800 Guillaume, I had the opportunity to see Andre perform a couple of months ago. What a talent. I was surprised to hear him play fiddle, tap rhythm and sing all at the same time.
I need to work on some of his tunes.
George

]]> 0 c618a1de0376f4e2c14bf389d3e26532 George Bretz replied to the topic New fiddle tune lesson for Megan in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/new-fiddle-tune-lesson-for-megan/#post-33081 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 21:43:06 -0800 Thanks for the suggestion Chuck. I think Megan was recently in Casey’s studio so think it may a while until she is back around. I’ll make sure Casey sees your suggestion.
George

]]> 0 12cdafb67507f11f5bfb39390e544436 George Bretz replied to the topic What fiddle tune are you learning on right now? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/what-fiddle-tune-are-you-learning-on-right-now/#post-33079 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:53:43 -0800 Roger,
It’s amazing what your brain and ear can do when you put them to task!
The finger become the easy part.
Thanks for sharing.
George

]]> 0 a9a26fa2fd5cf39972bee54bd458f930 George Bretz replied to the topic Practice routine for busy mom in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/practice-routine-for-busy-mom/#post-33074 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 03:27:34 -0800 Laura,
You sound a lot like me! My son was even a Suzuki kid….35 years ago! That’s an excellent foundation for them.
I too consider myself a competent fiddler. I also just ran through tunes I knew or wanted to learn, until I joined this site.
You sound like a victim of what we all fall prey to: ‘life gets in the way’. Don’t beat yourself…[Read more]

]]> 0 88f773d2fe55521bef43c4ef6b7ccb88 George Bretz replied to the topic tune request bluegrass in the backwoods in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tune-request-bluegrass-in-the-backwoods/#post-33071 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:38:53 -0800 Paul,
I’ll pass your request onto Casey.
He has several videos lessons in production.
Thanks,
George

]]> 0 aec227089c980c1529ae395ed7c57158 George Bretz replied to the topic A/B Looping and Speed Adjustments- What do you guys think??? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/ab-looping-what-do-you-guys-think/#post-33070 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:32:34 -0800 Phil,
Thanks for your input.
I use the features on my iPad every day.
Great tools.
George

]]> 0 752d2dc6467e9b0304187b700ed5b51c George Bretz replied to the topic Death Valley Waltz in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/death-valley-waltz/#post-33066 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:37:10 -0800 Hi Mary,
Thanks for your input. Death Valley Waltz is new to me. I was surprised at all the version on you tube.
Megan’s is special. She is just a great musician.
I will send the suggestion on to Casey. It may be a while, as Megan was recently in the studio with Casey and I’m not sure when she will be back around.
Thanks,
George

]]> 0 0510f9529aa56dd57ba505c6b77cac2f George Bretz replied to the topic Tune Request - Roanoke in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tune-request-roanoke/#post-32988 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:00:13 -0800 That’s a real barn burner! Thanks for the suggestion I’ll pass it on to Casey.
George

]]> 0 a76486ef6146f8434a24f62b6577a0c2 George Bretz replied to the topic New fiddle tune in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/new-fiddle-tune/#post-32986 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:59:11 -0800 Guillaume,
Thanks for your kind comments. This site has been very helpful for me as well.
I will make sure Casey gets your request for “Black and White Rag”.
That tune is a great request.
Either Casey or Megan would do a great job.
Thanks,
George

]]> 0 9cb5f34ed4e28da391fa2e5ba6e9e54a George Bretz replied to the topic A/B Looping and Speed Adjustments- What do you guys think??? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/ab-looping-what-do-you-guys-think/#post-32980 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:11:17 -0800 Anton,
Tell us what pedal you use! The 10 second shift would be awesome! What a time saver.
I’ve seen you mention a pedal before but I didn’t get make/model.
Best wishes with the new fiddle
George

]]> 0 c266bd54010eda7e161c27e2bdf4c8e9 George Bretz replied to the topic A/B Looping and Speed Adjustments- What do you guys think??? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/ab-looping-what-do-you-guys-think/#post-32978 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:18:04 -0800 Antonvon,
I can’t find any keyboard instructions for video controls.
on both computer and tablet the only control I can find is to use the curser on the menu at the bottom of the video.
Can’t find any keyboard controls.
Thanks,
George

]]> 0 552ceb12f11f66e9521bf7c684b2022f George Bretz replied to the topic Guitar Backing Trac in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/guitar-backing-trac/#post-32977 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:18:04 -0800 Patti,
I’ve been investigating your question for the last couple of days. One would think that if you sign up for a Sound Cloud account you could gain the use of their playback tools. So I signed up for a free account but was unable to access enhanced controls. If you pay for the Sound Cloud subscription you may get speed control.
It appears C…[Read more]

]]> 0 854c065414a060367dc87e120a03fbe5 George Bretz replied to the topic New Fiddle tunes in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/new-fiddle-tunes/#post-32970 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 22:32:35 -0800 Philip, I’m helping Casey with site moderation. I’ll make sure he gets your request.
You’ve probably seen the Bill Monroe, Kenny Baker version on YouTube. Cool to see those guys sitting and jamming under a shade tree. Makes the tune more accessible.
George

https://youtu.be/bzaA7vh3lAY?si=8Vw5_HwpbBtOwacZ

]]> 0 9cc1db30f07e1fdc48075c9d6e6da348 George Bretz replied to the topic fiddle amlification in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddle-amlification/#post-32961 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:48:58 -0800 Thanks for sharing your experience, Louis. Very valuable. So you run to the PA, do you ever run to an amp and then mic the amp?
Thanks again,
George

]]> 0 8718a9d5f25df796f7fa2d0a41a640db George Bretz replied to the topic New Irish Tunes in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/new-irish-tunes/#post-32955 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:42:58 -0800 MissElaine,
Casey can offer more specifics.
I believe Hanneke Cassel was scheduled to be back into the studio last month, December, to record more material.
Not exactly Irish but Scottish fiddle is close.
Also, based on proximity, Kevin Burke is pretty easy for Casey to access.
Perhaps as challenging as scheduling artists, is arranging…[Read more]

]]> 0 86b50cd0c50fab8f03d612707684a201 George Bretz replied to the topic fiddle amlification in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/fiddle-amlification/#post-32949 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 22:15:03 -0800 CGRAYEVANS,
I can’t help with amplification, I just play harder and don’t stand close to any banjo players.
However, I did find the attached comment from Casey on an old thread, describes his set-up.
Hope this helps,
George

Hi there, Tim, and thanks for the question. I have a setup which includes a custom built condensor microphone sus…[Read more]

]]> 0 9819667085ab0e4bb69a31026441810b George Bretz replied to the topic Reaching the G string and holding the fiddle in the forum Fiddling Techniques and Playing Advice https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/reaching-the-g-string-and-holding-the-fiddle/#post-32945 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 03:43:35 -0800 Steve,
Casey will probably chime in here.
My first thought is to get a shoulder rest that will lift the left side (outside) of your instrument.
In the process you would move your instrument to a more vertical position…less horizontal flat.
In this position your wrist and fingers need a touch less arch, tension.
I use an Everest PL 4 that allows f…[Read more]

]]> 0 70f9ff382eb9ddca1fae2be88933053d George Bretz replied to the topic foot pedal (pageflip brand for example) for looping video in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/foot-pedal-pageflip-brand-for-example-for-looping-video/#post-32941 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:06:36 -0800 Antonvon,
Maybe, others can chime in. I just set up the a-b loop on the video by hand, learn what I’m after and then abandon the lessons and move onto playing with the guitar tracks that are included with the lessons. I try to leave the lessons as quickly as possible.
Sometimes I record my own guitar tracks with a Ditto foot switch looper.

A…[Read more]

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