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31 Dec 06 - 03:19 PM (#1923410) Subject: Epona above the BS line! Beginner fiddler From: Epona Okay, I need some help. I'm trying to teach myself how to play the fiddle. I took a few lessons when I was living somewhere else, but since moving, I've had no luck finding an instructor. So, I've started trying to teach myself but I can't find any good books to really help me on my way. Does anyone have any ideas for me? I'd really appreciate it!!!! E |
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31 Dec 06 - 03:36 PM (#1923429) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: Peace I wish I knew something about fiddle. You might message Jeri. She is one dynamite player. And maybe she could point you in a direction and tell you who some other fidddle players are. |
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31 Dec 06 - 03:43 PM (#1923435) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: Epona Thanks. Sadly, I can play bah bah black sheep and that's about it. And as soon as the fiddle comes out, the cats go into hiding! That says A LOT! E |
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31 Dec 06 - 03:52 PM (#1923440) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: katlaughing We've had some really good threads about that. In a quick thread title search using "fiddle" and the filter set to 90 days, THIS ONE came up. If I find some of the others I will post them for you. |
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31 Dec 06 - 04:04 PM (#1923450) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: Epona Thanks. I've never used the filters or searched for anything on here before...I just always read what's current. I've been on for over a year and only now am i beginning to learn all this stuff! haha. E |
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31 Dec 06 - 04:04 PM (#1923451) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: katlaughing Just refreshed THIS ONE for you. At the top of it are listed a bunch of other related threads. Good reading until someone comes along to post more for you here.:-) |
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31 Dec 06 - 04:05 PM (#1923452) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: Epona Haha. Thanks again! |
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31 Dec 06 - 04:06 PM (#1923455) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: katlaughing Oh! I see we cross-posted. Sorry about that. If you have any questions just holler.:-) |
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31 Dec 06 - 04:42 PM (#1923493) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: Alice There used to be scoiltrad on the web, school by internet with trad masters.... not sure if it is still going. |
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31 Dec 06 - 04:44 PM (#1923495) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: Peace Scoiltrad There they are, Alice. |
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31 Dec 06 - 05:11 PM (#1923516) Subject: RE: Epona above the BS line! From: Epona Ahh, now THANKS for that one!!! That's great! E |
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31 Dec 06 - 06:21 PM (#1923569) Subject: RE: Epona needs help to learn fiddle From: katlaughing There's also the BBC's Virtual Session complete with sheet music. As near as I can tell Scoiltrad is no longer? This looks like a useful one: MAd for Trad. With a three year old grandson, I really like the sounds of their CD tutorials for kids: Irish Music CD ROMs for Primary Schools MadForTrad.com are pleased to offer an exciting set of CD ROMs for primary school children, which supports the Primary Music Curriculum (1999). High quality video clips show performances and interviews from some of Irish Music's finest exponents. The text focuses on the Listening and responding strand and is divided into levels from infants to 6th class. It can be used individually by the child, or by the teacher as the basis for a whole-class activity. An extension of their use is in the home by parents and families. |
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31 Dec 06 - 07:48 PM (#1923628) Subject: RE: Epona needs help to learn fiddle From: Alice Yeah, I think Scoiltrad is no longer online. It was a great idea while it lasted, personal help online from master teachers in fiddle, whistle, flute... too bad it is no more. |
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01 Jan 07 - 05:50 PM (#1924276) Subject: RE: Epona needs help to learn fiddle From: Fliss Where do you live Epona? Try contacting your local Comhaltas branch and they may have a fiddle tutor. http://www.comhaltas.com/ cheers fliss |
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03 Jan 07 - 10:25 AM (#1925621) Subject: RE: Epona needs help to learn fiddle From: Geoff the Duck Epona - on Mudcat people often ask questions about learning to play a particular instrument. Often the answer needed depends on whay sttyle of music you wish to play on the instrument. The techniques used for American Old Time music are diferent from the ones usd in Irish or in Scottish, and often VERY different for folk styles compared with "orchestral" popular music. It might help if you can tell what type of music you want to play. Quack! GtD. |