Fiddlevideo | thistle13 | Activity https://www.fiddlevideo.com/members/thistle13/activity/ Activity feed for thistle13. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:00:35 -0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 8dad1d4227f86e13d4a2bbfebad880bb thistle13 replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/any-classical-crossovers-here/#post-28412 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:31:51 -0800 Sounds SO fun, Aysha!! A bit exhausting, too? …:-)

Yea that video was so valuable to me and made me feel like I had a place to start. Thank you to Megan!

]]> 0 0b2b79b905d7ca68297270ebdc39bdeb thistle13 replied to the topic Getting/staying tuned at a jam? in the forum Fiddling Techniques and Playing Advice https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/getting-staying-tuned-at-a-jam/#post-28406 Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:38:39 -0800 Update: All the tips helped! What works for me now:

I bring my tuning fork to my chair with me. During some of the pauses between songs, I’ll tap it on my knee and vibrate it on my violin. Its high soft A is actually easy to hear above the chitchat, plucking, etc.

Once I get the A in my head, I can do a quick tune.
Works great, and is a…[Read more]

]]> 0 f18dea34b6e2f7a391e819660af63b92 thistle13 replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/any-classical-crossovers-here/#post-28244 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:09:46 -0800 I just wanted to leave this link here, because this video was really helpful to me…
It’s Megan Lynch Chowning’s video about transitioning from classical to fiddling:

Some helpful things I got out of her video:
– try to not use big full bows
– tone down vibrato
– play/practice with strong rhythmic feel

]]> 0 a638e8ddb875bb04a37fe1300b00b35e thistle13 replied to the topic New Fiddle Instructor - Megan Lynch Chowning in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/new-fiddle-instructor-megan-lynch-chowning/#post-28243 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:59:39 -0800 Exciting!
I was just watching her great video on transitioning from classical to fiddle.

]]> 0 df5789d95eb68748c0b25257aef03b9e thistle13 replied to the topic Getting/staying tuned at a jam? in the forum Fiddling Techniques and Playing Advice https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/getting-staying-tuned-at-a-jam/#post-28242 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:51:31 -0800 Thank you for the wisdom and tips!

I do always have a tuning fork in my case, but assumed I couldn’t hear it well at a jam. I’ll try using it!
I’ll check out that D’Addario tuner too, that looks quite nifty.
Walking away to listen / tune from a distance, is a good thought too. I actually feel pretty sure I could get it that way (especially if…[Read more]

]]> 0 bea78abdca06b5d7741f49c237aca639 thistle13 replied to the topic J&J Waltz - puzzled by guitar track? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/jj-waltz-puzzled-by-guitar-track/#post-28241 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:29:44 -0800 Oh, thank you!
I will play it that way…not sure what I was doing!

]]> 0 9e63117c2fad2f43c9c1d76b17b444e6 thistle13 started the topic Getting/staying tuned at a jam? in the forum Fiddling Techniques and Playing Advice https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/getting-staying-tuned-at-a-jam/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:25:58 -0800 So I went to a jam, and it was great fun. It’s a big easygoing circle, mix of Oldtime/bluegrass/country, mostly singing. But I had trouble tuning!

My usual iphone app didn’t work (too much other noise ) so then the guitar guy next to me, handed me his vibration clip-on tuner. I couldn’t find a place to clip it on, I was afraid it would fall off…[Read more]

]]> 0 3ae7b06e80c9271555782ed859f0d08b thistle13 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-27980 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 01:37:43 -0800 And greetings to all from North Carolina, USA!

Fan of Irish/Scottish/Celtic, but enjoying hearing all the other fiddle styles here.

]]> 0 b2c999cc47bff881e885fae6ec4d7eee thistle13 replied to the topic J&J Waltz - puzzled by guitar track? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/jj-waltz-puzzled-by-guitar-track/#post-27978 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:51:56 -0800 Sure.
Enjoy the Festival!!

And, thanks for the great clear teaching videos, am learning a lot! 🙂

]]> 0 ecf8dd83299925c95dc12bf08ff10c08 thistle13 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-27976 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:46:25 -0800 Garrett Barry’s Jig ~
So many interesting variations. Some settings start with a little scale going up vs Kevins’ version. I think I’ll use both interchangeably!
I think it’s F SHARP in measure 5, from what I hear from various players…not marked on sheet music, but it sure sounds like people play F#. Some of the tin whistle/pipe players really…[Read more]

]]> 0 a892254ab0934b5270ce2ccaf9455049 thistle13 started the topic J&J Waltz - puzzled by guitar track? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/jj-waltz-puzzled-by-guitar-track/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:27:44 -0800 Hi!
Anybody want to check the J&J Waltz guitar backing track?
I play along with the Casey Willis video OK,
but when I go to play with the guitar track, it ends before I’m done with the song! 🙂

Is it just me??

Thanks 🙂

]]> 0 23c789bb18fe5a331af5da4fe90f733e thistle13 replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/any-classical-crossovers-here/#post-27881 Thu, 27 May 2021 14:19:11 -0800 Wow I’m jealous about the fiddle camp, Aysha! Lucky you!

On bowing…
Yea the slurs are different, like not the way you would think them to be – after being a classical player? That’s been hard for me. So in that sense, I found it important to watch the fiddler. It’s amazing how the sound/beat/emphasis changes when you change the slurring. (But…[Read more]

]]> 1 f031394a1504468705b1c48e96e1ad6d thistle13 replied to the topic Song request - Big Sciota in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/song-request-big-sciota/#post-27595 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:38:35 -0800 Got a request too-

Terhen, by Frigg

spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/3LHcOgqESXTjGcFllginOC?si=aca0cc969e2c4fa7

I’m not even sure what fiddle tradition /culture it belongs to, but Frigg appears to be a Finnish folk band.

]]> 0 a2fd24a9f83458ca920146ab1fc23d91 thistle13 replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/any-classical-crossovers-here/#post-27593 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:33:12 -0800 Funny because, for us classicals, the transcribed notes are gospel that we do not dare to alter. ( Or, if we alter it, it’s with a lot of deep discussion of history and what the composer intended. 🙂 I’m going to have to figure out have to loosen up my mindset!

In the past few years I also dared to go to a few sessions at a pub, and everybody…[Read more]

]]> 0 a7281cb2f1ecff3cd98fa547486f633b thistle13 replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/any-classical-crossovers-here/#post-27426 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 20:27:15 -0800 Thank you for the encouragement, Rob!

On sheet music – I totally agree! I’ve got a book of fiddle tunes but they are never charming when just played straight from the page. When you hear them played, is when they really come alive.

On having fun – thanks, was excited to find this site! I live in a small town where the nearest Session is a long…[Read more]

]]> 0 dca681e67b912e9fc885156c263f87dd thistle13 changed their profile picture https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/6614/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:57:26 -0800 0 3bb214c2b6c313e1eb60321990b04ab4 thistle13 changed their profile picture https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/6613/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:54:57 -0800 0 a2eb381612ee29b396b740ad2845cd4b thistle13 replied to the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/any-classical-crossovers-here/#post-27425 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 17:34:11 -0800 Thanks Lisa! I’m going to check out the people you mentioned! 🙂

Yea, I know what you mean about how it’s easier to play folk on another instrument instead of the one you trained in…
Like, I can copy the phrase out of the video nicely when following along, but then two days later when I play the tune myself from memory, then it’s back to…[Read more]

]]> 0 fb0d1bcdd0c396c6d2cbcce3694b50f3 thistle13 started the topic Any classical crossovers here? in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum https://www.fiddlevideo.com/forums/topic/any-classical-crossovers-here/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:58:42 -0800 I play classical and have been in various orchestras, chamber groups, etc. I was also an avid listener of the “Thistle and the Shamrock” on NPR for many years and love listening to a variety of “celtic” music. What I’m wondering…

Honestly I don’t know if it’s possible to truly “cross over” and become a somewhat decent fiddler.
One thing I…[Read more]

]]> 0 c965c3d2b7fe83278396731ff9a8256b thistle13's profile was updated https://www.fiddlevideo.com/activity/p/6607/ Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:50:07 -0800 0 88155a943c74948970a22e0935dfcdd1 thistle13 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-27421 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 16:49:01 -0800 Martin Wynne (Kevin Burke video) – love it!

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