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This is after starting seven weeks ago on the fiddle I got from Goodwill for $150 (plus $30 shipping).
The first couple scratches before I started playing are just trying to get my fingers positioned on the notes after hitting start recording on my phone.
This is from an exercise in my method book, all meant to be played on the D string. But there's an A in measure 12 that is I think is supposed to be down an octave from how it's written so I played it on the G String. Flubbed it a bit and then had to slide into the next F# at little sloppily. Of course I've been playing less than two months so I don't expect to be perfect.
Sorry mate I would like to give a listen but I am not on facebook, have you got it on you tube
Hey, I can tell what tune it is, that's good!
Are you using the string that came on the fiddle? Do you know what kind?
I don't think you have to be logged into FB to view the video.
The fiddle has Anno 2022 so it's probably it was probably owned for two or three years. I would assume it had the stock strings which would be Prelude but I changed them. I figure buying a used fiddle, first thing I should change is the strings. I wanted to try synthetic core and I found the stock strings a bit shrill so I put on TI Alphayue. They are less shrill but I found them a bit ... how would I put it ... "honky", strong in the high-mids. Anyway I'm a newbie but that's my take on how they sound.
One thing I found about getting into the exercises in the method that are based on regular songs is that they are simplified or changed to fit the lesson level in the method. A few exercises before this is Michael Row your Boat Ashore. It's all quarter and half notes. But they way I remember it, some phrases have eighth note and dotted quarter pairs. So, if I try to both follow the way it's scored and play it the way I want to hear it, it won't work. I have to play it the way it's written even though that's not the way I remember it. But on this one and some others, they move a note up an octave as the method has not covered the G string yet, and I just change it and play the lower note.
-Ken
I used Preludes for a good while because they were cheaper than Prim.
Got it,
thats really good for 7 weeks seriously, ode to joy great way to start;)
I posted this them deleted it but reread your post after listening. I think the A, even though it is out of line with the exercise tune, is meant to be an octave up and played with the pinky. It is a good skill to work on from the get go.
You have your bow tightened way too much. Thats not helping. You want 3/8" or so between the hair and the stick at the middle of the bow. Try putting some pressure on the strings with the bow, it will sound less whispy, not too much tho or it will sound scratchy. Not bad for 7 weeks though! Aim for smooth note to note transitions.
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Originally posted by ChickenManI posted this them deleted it but reread your post after listening. I think the A, even though it is out of line with the exercise tune, is meant to be an octave up and played with the pinky. It is a good skill to work on from the get go.
That is the subject of this section of the method, introducing the 4th finger on the 7th stop. I'm sure that is why it's scored that way. There are several As I'm all playing with the 4th finger but that one, gosh darn, it sound better an octave down. What can I say; I'm stubborn. Same thing a couple exercises later Frère Jacques on the "Ding Dang Dong" part. Just sounds better D4-A3-D4 instead of D4-A4-D4.
You are Doin’ great!
Got the tune, timing is good, tone is clear … and you’re using your fourth finger!
I think you're doing great. 7 weeks isn't much time on any instrument, let alone the fiddle. Keep on truckin'...doing great! The 150 dollar fiddle has a good sound...trust me, I've got cheaper ones...lol...they really don't sound bad. To me, playability is the important thing and then we can make 'em sound good if we can just play the doggone things. I'm impressed with what you've done in 7 weeks.
