I do have a recommendation to get you going though, and that is try to learn the tunes that are catchy to your ear and likable. Its much easier to learn a tune that way than a real complicated or intricate…[Read more]

I’m inspired by so many fiddlers & Violinists that I can’t name them all. All genres of music are in my sights and I can appreciate the genius in each master fiddlers style and techniques. Thanks for all the posts and keep them coming. Roland Forum Moderator

Thanks for posting the link to that tune. Actually I think I’ve heard it before but never the name. Interesting name too!. Roland Forum Moderator

Well i think you have found the right place as this music is learned best in the aural tradition with the teacher right in front of you, so keep at it and I’m sure you will get some results with the slow down vids and close up details.

BTW, since you’ve been listening for a long time you will easily pick it up because its now in your…[Read more]

Thanks for posting those comments. All musicians struggle with rhythm at some point so any tips on how to deal with it are always appreciated. I’ve found over the years that musicians are very resourceful for working around issues that don’t always have easy solutions.

The part I like about the back up tracks the most are that…[Read more]

Let us know how your results turn out and how you used the tape…you never know it might work for someone else too.
Thanks for posting, Roland Forum Moderator

Thanks for the input for sheet music on Twin Fiddle Tunes. The Sizemore site would be a good place to start. In the meantime I’ll network with some of my Texas Swing friends and see if I can find a few more resources for written music.

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Thanks for the tune suggestion input. These are great tunes and Casey will pass them on to the appropriate fiddle instructor for further consideration.

Now that I have learned 100’s of tunes over the years I understand more everyday that there are……………………………. SO MANY…[Read more]

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

Those are great tips for some medleys, thanks for posting. Another idea we used to use in Contra Dance Bands was to move through a couple of keys. i.e. a tune in D or G, then to A, or any other combination of keys that give the music a lift. The dancers and audience really liked the dynamic of a key change in…[Read more]

In my experience each one is different but a lot of session qualities do tend to overlap. I would say that for any time you are thinking of joining a group its a good idea to get a lay of the land so to speak. Try to preview the session beforehand, maybe not even expecting to play to see if you’re at the level that the players are.…[Read more]

Also the rosin won’t stay on the bow as well when its worn out so look for a lot more rosin dust on your fiddle or even…[Read more]

I’ll be glad to pas this on to Casey and I would be surprised if this tune wasn’t on the to do list. Thanks for your suggestion and I’m sure Casey will consider this popular tune for the future, if it’s not already on the list. Thanks for the suggestion. Roland

Great to hear you were able to see Master Kevin in person. He is truly delightful & is also a master of the gift of gab. We were lucky to have him visit Bend Oregon about 10 years ago and we really enjoyed the workshop and stories. Also great to hear you’re enjoying music in your senior years, So fiddling on Sir!. Best Roland

I watched the YouTube Post but never did hear a tune as its a Johny Walker Ad. If you mean the background music
I could not identify it. Best Roland Forum Moderator