Fiddlevideo | Roger Green | Activity https://www.fiddlevideo.com/members/gibsonf5/activity/ Activity feed for Roger Green. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:00:35 -0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c9c42b2ea56f99ae006a9097747e4e5e Roger Green posted an update: Happy New Year everyone. Hope 2026 is a banner year for your […] https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/8791/ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:05:49 -0800 Happy New Year everyone. Hope 2026 is a banner year for your fiddlin’ and you are successful at reaching that next skill level that you’ve been working towards. Stay healthy & keep on fiddlin’.

]]> 0 4ece22f34abcd7e7dfe816d8f2e3fb12 Roger Green posted a new activity comment https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/8763/#acomment-8767 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:57:03 -0800 I also have a fiddle from my great grandfather. Has what I believe to be a repair date of 1870. I really enjoy playing it but it doesn’t sound all that great. I’ve considered having it revoiced several times, but I always talk myself out of that notion. Sometime, I’ll pick up a fiddle on an antique store and have it revoiced out of curiosity.…[Read more]

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 […] ]]> cec5bbbb94f6706c35ce4e8743f22e88 Roger Green started the topic Re-voicing Fiddles in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/re-voicing-fiddles/ Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:01:11 -0800 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 Video has had any experience with that. If I understand correctly, the process could involve adjusting the thickness of the top & bottom plates, maybe working with the sound bar and other adjustments.
The fiddlers I’ve met…[Read more]

]]> 2 d67e86b925f82593376eb12e3c6b78dc Roger Green started the topic Tom & Jerry - Andy Leftwich in the forum General Fiddle Forum Topics https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tom-jerry-andy-leftwich/ Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:34:44 -0800 Andy Leftwich has a new video out with a superb version of Tom & Jerry. It’s no wonder why this is such a great contest tune. He makes it look so easy.
Here’s the link if you’d like to check it out.

]]> 0 efa33e274401940c4a5309e60a6bbccd Roger Green replied to the topic B Major in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/b-major/#post-33555 Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:48:57 -0800 Casey, Andy Leftwich is amazing. He has a version of Big Mon that he does with twin mandolin that is simply beautiful. I do a weekly bluegrass radio show that’s broadcast in Ireland and I closed this coming Sunday’s (April 20) show out with Big Mon by Andy.

If you should cut a lesson of Road To Spencer in C, and I learn it, my fiddle jam…[Read more]

]]> 0 2ac83b802b3925d42e5e76c8b9b7a4d2 Roger Green replied to the topic B Major in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/b-major/#post-33543 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:35:31 -0800 LOL! George, that’s a good joke. I’m gonna use that one.

]]> 0 729bef1b35c3c36b2a987940538814d3 Roger Green replied to the topic B Major in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/b-major/#post-33541 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:51:52 -0800 I learned of another tune in B that’s fun to play. It’s called The Road To Spencer by Ricky Skaggs. It’s a very Irish sounding tune but when asked about it, Ricky laughs and responds that he composed it on the way to a gig in Spencer Iowa.

]]> 0 0b00f8fa4f9b62f3159590a5ae86a3a8 Roger Green started the topic Cape Breton in the forum General Fiddle Forum Topics https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/cape-breton/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:40:50 -0800 Greetings Fellow Fiddlers. My understanding spouse & I are considering making a pilgrimage to Cape Breton this summer to scope out the area, enjoy seafood and most importantly check out the fiddling. Dates are flexible but most likely mid July into mid August. Can any of you recommend items to see, activities to enjoy, and most importantly where…[Read more]

]]> 0 d178173850a5f687ecd1771e56ddd3e9 Roger Green replied to the topic My First Contest in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/my-first-contest/#post-33415 Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:07:50 -0800 I did enjoy especially when it was over. 😀

I’ve been giving thought to trying again after your encouragement. I very much enjoyed meeting the other fiddlers and preparing gave me a goal to work towards.

When I saw that you had responded to my forum post, for a fleeting moment I was worried you might have bern looking for royalties for playing…[Read more]

]]> 0 328a9d576f2a74d9f5b96c9e022efe82 Roger Green replied to the topic Favorite Fiddle Players?? in the forum Unfiddling https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/favorite-fiddle-players/#post-33408 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:21:28 -0800 Scotty Stoneman
Bobby Hicks
Byron Berline
Stuart Duncan
Kenny Baker
Natalie MacMaster
Michael Cleveland
Rickie Simpkins
Johnny Gimble
& countless others

]]> 0 08eee882ced22e65e54c177de31600cb Roger Green replied to the topic My First Contest in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/my-first-contest/#post-33407 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:44:17 -0800 Well George, I was even happy with the youth group whom some played circles around me. That’s great news for our chosen passion.

]]> 0 f5006a082ee6fc0ef14e1156bf56d9ac Roger Green started the topic My First Contest in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/my-first-contest/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:40:47 -0800 I entered the Coastal Carolina Fiddle Contest on Sunday. The very first contest for me. I thought I should do so as a right of passage. Rules were simple; 2 tunes of choice, each 3 mins or under, no sheet music. I chose Blue River Waltz & Casey’s ‘ Twisted Rag’ in Bb.

The fiddlin went fast. A very quick 6 mins. I’m glad I did it. I’m also…[Read more]

]]> 0 8da718a27475be812d33300a0a3f85bb Roger Green replied to the topic 365 Days of Fiddlers Project in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/365-days-of-fiddlers-project/#post-33404 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:16:09 -0800 I just listened to this. Enjoyed immensley. After watching & listening, I’m considering selling my D28, getting an F hole Gibson and going back to guitar and trying to play like Peter. Wouldn’t have to worry about intonation anymore.

Only kidding… I love playing the fiddle. Very nicely done, Casey & Peter.

]]> 0 ffa603e48be0a05c5a2bf846791183dc Roger Green posted a new activity comment https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/8297/#acomment-8298 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:58:10 -0800 Geroge, thanx for the quick response. I was watching Megan’s Pentatonic scale lesson when you’re reply came. Yes, I have also played tunes in multiple keys as exercises. Excellent advise. It’s a good work out, that’s for sure. Are you familiar with other fiddle tunes in the key of B?

In reply to - George Bretz replied to the topic B Major in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 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 […] ]]> 041a4b7766f915d0682bfe4dd8ab2ba1 Roger Green started the topic B Major in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/b-major/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 15:07:00 -0800 I went to a bluegrass jam session the other day. We played all of the standards, tunes and vocals. There were a couple of good singers that like singing in B major. I found I was woefully lacking trying to take a break and provide backup licks. Decided that it would be good to take some time and learn scales in B major. Realized there are…[Read more]

]]> 0 689ba0ea9393d63790947c2c32b76558 Roger Green 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-33370 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:58:04 -0800 I’ve listen to several YouTube versions of Brilliancy and I’m sorta confused by them. There is, of course, the Eck Robertson’s version but there seems to be a different version by Howdy Forrester ( and also Sam Bush on mandolin) which differs from Eck Robertson. Can anyone on the forum address the differences or history, because the melodies a…[Read more]

]]> 0 23349d9cbc54761d028693cb9d3dd1e6 Roger Green 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-33364 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:19:42 -0800 Recently moved to Summerville, South Carolina from Edgewater, Maryland

]]> 1 4302c3a050abf265a277fe9093e1dbda Roger Green 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-33093 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:32:21 -0800 The Fiddler’s Fake Book has a pretty good version of Bluegrass In The Backwoods that seems very close to what Kenny Baker plays. I’m a fiddle hack but have managed to learn it well enough, that if I got together with a guitar player who could provide rhythm, I’d give it a try. Anyway, it’s a good way to start.

]]> 0 5945f5356e415e925da539abb215bb03 Roger Green 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-33078 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:13:55 -0800 My background is bluegrass and that is my passion. A few years ago a banjo pickin friend recorded a cd and included the tune Misty. He recorded it in D because his fiddle fiddler found the original key of Eb to be problematic. So I’ve set out to learn it in Eb just as a challange. Once I got in my head Eb, Bb and Ab, I was surprised that Eb was…[Read more]

]]> 0 f65f661ae37422dda80a3468f01f9b98 Roger Green started the topic Tune Request - Roanoke in the forum Lessons in Production - Fiddle Tune Requests https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/tune-request-roanoke/ Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:15:40 -0800 I would like to request a new tune lesson of Roanoke, the Bill Monroe tune. Both the lead and the harmony parts. Maybe Megan and Casey could team up together on the twin fiddle parts. Thanx.

]]> 0 2d7a04c05ef8506171e87f0e632290d7 Roger Green replied to the topic Backing Tracks. in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/backing-tracks-3/#post-32940 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:18:57 -0800 Maybe a possible solution would be to pan the backing track into one channel and the performance into the other channel. (Left & Right channels). Then if someone didn’t want the backing track, pan left or right to hear just the performance.

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