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Across the Fence:  Any fiddle players out there?  |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 07:15:28 AM
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I'm a newbie and I'd love to chat with other farmgirls that are sawin' on the strings. :-)
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 08:47:14 AM
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I'm begging for a fiddle for Christmas...I love mandolin too Rene! I have no music training, but I love to hear the fiddle (and mandolin, and lute, and....) so hopefully I'll be making horrible noise on the fiddle as soon as I get one to play around with 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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Prairie Princess
True Blue Farmgirl
1075 Posts
Jodi
Washington
USA
1075 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 6:11:32 PM
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I learned classical violin, but loved the little fiddle bits we did now and then...but I haven't played in a year or two. I should pull it out, mm?
~Jodi
"Women are like teabags...you never know how strong they are until they get into hot water." Eleanor Roosevelt
www.jodielyzabeth.blogspot.com
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Nov 04 2009 : 7:13:03 PM
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I've had such fun since taking up the fiddle this summer. I still squeak and squawk but it tickles my fancy. I think there should be a musical instrument badge - nothing says Do It Yourself like learning to entertain yourself and your family!
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 04:32:57 AM
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I got a fiddle last yr for Christmas but it needs some repair and I havent found anyone around here that teaches but I have always wanted to learn!!! Blessings,Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 06:29:35 AM
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Karen, there is a good instruction book by Wayne Eberson called Old Time Fiddle for the Complete Ignoramus. It really is useful if you are teaching yourself to play.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 07:13:06 AM
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That is awesome Kimberly Ann, thanks so much you must know what an Ignoramus I am,hehe. I will look ans see if I can find it, if I can that will give me a reason to get my fiddle fixed! Thanks Karen
Create in me a pure heart,O God and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalms 51:10
www.KKJD1.etsy.com
http://farmgirlingastyle.blogspot.com/ |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Nov 05 2009 : 07:17:27 AM
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It's the book I'm using and it really helped me get started. I supplement by visiting a fiddle teacher once or twice a month (whatever my wallet can afford) to help keep me motivated, but my favorite tune has been Blackest Crow from Wayne's book.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
1465 Posts |
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arabianhorselover
True Blue Farmgirl
422 Posts
Jennifer
Bedias
TX
USA
422 Posts |
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Nov 06 2009 : 06:57:45 AM
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How about a Farmgirl Fiddle (and mandolin) Showoff Session - we can set a date and on that date post a video on Youtube of us playing our best song. Just for smiles and giggles. Anybody interested? Would December 15 give everyone enough time for practicing a tune?
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2009 : 07:11:53 AM
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I'm going to hold myself to the date so I have some motivation to really practice! I'll post a link to my video here so everyone can get their Recommended Daily Allowance of squeaks and squawks. :-)
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2009 : 5:59:32 PM
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Absolutely, Sherrie. Any tune, any level of playing, whatever makes you smile. :-)
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Jan 07 2010 : 10:13:33 AM
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I'm making a pledge here to be able to play at least one song in a jam by July 6. You guys gotta hold my feet to the fire on this! lol Any other fiddlers/strummers/whatever wanna have some farmgirl practice support?
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 07:57:43 AM
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Yep, Sherrie, I'm going to try to play with other fiddlers at a jam session. Gulp. Very scary stuff. But if I can get one tune good enough, I'm going to do it.
Bridget, jump on in and let's learn this together. :-)
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
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knitnpickinatune
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Sherrie
Gardena
California
USA
1140 Posts |
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CherryPie
True Blue Farmgirl
935 Posts
Kimberly Ann
Puyallup
WA
USA
935 Posts |
Posted - Jan 08 2010 : 11:45:57 AM
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Well, I have Old Joe Clark, Red-Haired Boy, Soldier's Joy, Pretty Little Dog, Cluck Old Hen and Blackest Crow that I could probably whip into shape. I'm thinking Red-Haired Boy or Old Joe Clark.
Kimberly Ann
Farmgirl Sister #225
Crochet Geek, Newbie Fiddler, Would-be Farmer, Backyard Chicken Rancher, Eager Podcaster
http://beesinourbonnetsintheburbs.blogspot.com/
Podcasts at http://thefannyfarm.blogspot.com/ |
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