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Very nice  Ibud.  I like.   I can't tell what is missing... But it's pretty! 

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I can't get it to sound right with my playing.

 

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@iBud - thanks for the backing track - here's a sample play-along - I didn't really practice much against it (like 2 or 3 times) - it slightly "defeats" my own "timing and interpretation" of the piece that I am so used to ( oh, that's all MY fault for not using sheet! LOL ) - so - and @Georganne - I had a bit of trouble "getting into it" and fluffed a few things although I discovered a new little embellishment I quite like - but - keep at it - you'll find the way !

 ...and to all the folks here and across the forum, I've been a bit quiet recently - it's a work thing - but I do keep an eye on what's going on - and I just HAD to have a shot against the backing track....  I'll be back ! LOL

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coolpinkone said
Very nice  Ibud.  I like.   I can't tell what is missing... But it's pretty! 

Aloha @coolpinkone,

What I meant is that it's missing the pickup beat.  There are only 5 clicks before the background starts, and it should have 6 beats - 2 complete measures.  The pick up (A->C#) should be on the last beat of the measure before the background starts.  It's a little strange for me, as I have to play the pickup on the 5th beat.  

Aloha @Georganne and @BillyG, don't worry about it not "sounding right" with the backing track.  When I practice it by myself, it sounds perfect, but when I use the background track, not so much hahaha :D  One of the pros is that you know the other instruments are in tune, but one of the cons is that you can't put in your own interpretation - they won't wait for you.  I'm going to give it a shot and see how I do, but don't look for it to be a YouTube hit anytime soon :D

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Aloha everyone,

I must correct myself.  There are actually six beats before the background music starts, but the 1st beat is really faint and I didn't hear it.  D'oh!

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Thanksgiving Weekend (Canada ) and I got this slow version on the second take. Played on my Nova A100 A Type Mandolin. Yes I missed a note just before the end but am happy to get it done.  A bit quicker next time.

 

Octave Ray

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Nice job, Ray.   Keep it up and you'll be cookin.

 

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MadBill said
@iBud - thanks for the backing track - here's a sample play-along - I didn't really practice much against it (like 2 or 3 times) - it slightly "defeats" my own "timing and interpretation" of the piece that I am so used to ( oh, that's all MY fault for not using sheet! LOL ) - so - and @Georganne - I had a bit of trouble "getting into it" and fluffed a few things although I discovered a new little embellishment I quite like - but - keep at it - you'll find the way !

 ...and to all the folks here and across the forum, I've been a bit quiet recently - it's a work thing - but I do keep an eye on what's going on - and I just HAD to have a shot against the backing track....  I'll be back ! LOL

Bill

Oh thanks.  Yes now I can see how it is supposed to go (timing).  But hey, yes you do have some new ornamentation which are very cool.  Good job.

 

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iBud said

coolpinkone said
Very nice  Ibud.  I like.   I can't tell what is missing... But it's pretty! 

Aloha @coolpinkone,

What I meant is that it's missing the pickup beat.  There are only 5 clicks before the background starts, and it should have 6 beats - 2 complete measures.  The pick up (A->C#) should be on the last beat of the measure before the background starts.  It's a little strange for me, as I have to play the pickup on the 5th beat.  

Aloha @Georganne and @BillyG, don't worry about it not "sounding right" with the backing track.  When I practice it by myself, it sounds perfect, but when I use the background track, not so much hahaha :D  One of the pros is that you know the other instruments are in tune, but one of the cons is that you can't put in your own interpretation - they won't wait for you.  I'm going to give it a shot and see how I do, but don't look for it to be a YouTube hit anytime soon :D

Yes please do post showing what you sound like with the backing track.  Coolness.

 

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Raywells said
Thanksgiving Weekend (Canada ) and I got this slow version on the second take. Played on my Nova A100 A Type Mandolin. Yes I missed a note just before the end but am happy to get it done.  A bit quicker next time.

 

Octave Ray

Good job Ray.  How long have you been playing?  That's about the speed we all have been at, at one time or another lol. 

 

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Ok,  CPO you got me! I had never hear this song before. I took the time to listen to it this week end and what a good tune it is. I'm not sure if this is the right description for it but an eerie  sound, when you consider it was used for a show on the Civil War and all things those men endured during the war. If you all ever get a chance visit Gettysburg and  Antietam battle fields especially it gives you a new prospective on the how these men lived and died.

Can't get this song out of my head.

 

Mark

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Thanks for the backing track @iBud - may have to modify the version I'm working on the match your track. Nice job @BillyG using the track - sounds nice. And @Raywells - love this tune on the mando.semiquaver-1214

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Mark:

I am a bit addicted to the song also. (Toni's Ashokan story - ramble)

I had never heard of the song until a few years ago. Several of the members were addressing it/playing it.  I thought it was some very old tune.  At the time others were playing it, I didn't pursue it or even hear it except some of the members performances.

For some reason JuanFiddler stands out in my mind.  ( I remember because I recall the feedback from Pierre that I used in my other playing regarding closing my eyes and imagining the words or imagine I am signing it. In those days I could not close my eyes and play.. sketchy memory on that).

I have a violinist friend who is classically trained, but she spent 10 or so years in a youth fiddle group band.  So about a year ago when Jamming she pulled out some fiddle tunes for me.  (even then I had not committed to learn fiddle music). So she gave me sheet music and a lesson on Swallow Tail and a few others.  I had skipped over Ashokan back then of "not interested"  (what? Gasp? facepalm)

Most recently, I learned some  fiddle tunes (still learning, it is a whole new world for me).  My last jam with my friend, she kept playing Midnight on the Water, and Ashokan. And she said, "this tune is some fiddle camp song, I thought it was old and it is just some 1980s song, anyway it is really famous or something...."  I really liked it and she said she'd make a copy of the sheet for me. 

Well.. I got very interested.. and I went YouTube nuts all over and found it had been used for the Civil War Documentary.    I still hear it in my head as a "good bye camp fiddler song."  I think the words are so beautiful.  I am addicted also. 

So that is my Ashokan Story.  I love playing it .. EVERY Night.  

Okay.. anyone else have a story?   :)

Cheers,

Toni

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coolpinkone said
Mark:

I am a bit addicted to the song also. (Toni's Ashokan story - ramble)

I had never heard of the song until a few years ago. Several of the members were addressing it/playing it.  I thought it was some very old tune.  At the time others were playing it, I didn't pursue it or even hear it except some of the members performances.

For some reason JuanFiddler stands out in my mind.  ( I remember because I recall the feedback from Pierre that I used in my other playing regarding closing my eyes and imagining the words or imagine I am signing it. In those days I could not close my eyes and play.. sketchy memory on that).

I have a violinist friend who is classically trained, but she spent 10 or so years in a youth fiddle group band.  So about a year ago when Jamming she pulled out some fiddle tunes for me.  (even then I had not committed to learn fiddle music). So she gave me sheet music and a lesson on Swallow Tail and a few others.  I had skipped over Ashokan back then of "not interested"  (what? Gasp? facepalm)

Most recently, I learned some  fiddle tunes (still learning, it is a whole new world for me).  My last jam with my friend, she kept playing Midnight on the Water, and Ashokan. And she said, "this tune is some fiddle camp song, I thought it was old and it is just some 1980s song, anyway it is really famous or something...."  I really liked it and she said she'd make a copy of the sheet for me. 

Well.. I got very interested.. and I went YouTube nuts all over and found it had been used for the Civil War Documentary.    I still hear it in my head as a "good bye camp fiddler song."  I think the words are so beautiful.  I am addicted also. 

So that is my Ashokan Story.  I love playing it .. EVERY Night.  

Okay.. anyone else have a story?   :)

Cheers,

Toni

Good story Toni and ironically similar to mine.  My boyfriend type of friend is a musician, guitar player.  His son plays violin.  So when I was still very new at playing, I had fell in love with Jay Ungar' Lover's Waltz.  My BTF told me I should learn Ashokan Farewell so we could play it together.  I listened to it and thought 'eh'.  I think it was about a year later when I listened to it again and fell instantly in love with it.  I don't know what was up that first time but I also play it every day.  It's the first song I play when I pick up my fiddle.  Oh, I also love Midnight on the Water.

 

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I had to log on to say .... Hey @Raywells  Great job!  I loved your playing on the Mando!! Applause and terrific.  Big smiles and cheer!  Awesome!!

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@coolpinkone

Toni (Your Majesty) hats_off

Am still working on mine. I won't post until I'm happy with it :

Soon I hope

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I am finally working on Ashokan, hope to get my attempt presented shortly.

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Looking forward to seeing yours guys. 

 

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@Raywells I love love your nice mando and your playing.  I thought I logged on and replied to this last night.  I did not see it ??? dunnodunno

Thanks for posting and playing along with us. 

GREAT JOB!!!! thumbs-upthumbs-upthumbs-up

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Nice job on the mando, Ray @Raywells !

OK, I have an Ashokan Farewell story, too. It's kind of embarrassing, actually. It happened at the Fiddlerman.com SoCal Jam in January, 2013. Fred, the host, had invited a few local friends who were good fiddlers. They started playing a tune that sounded familiar to me but I wasn't sure what it was. Fred asked me if I knew what that tune was and I said (cringe), "I think that's My Old Kentucky Home." I found out a few minutes later that the tune was called Ashokan Farewell.

That burned it into my memory, though, and I looked it up when I got home, learning that it was used in the soundtrack for The Civil War documentary by Ken Burns.

Even though it was written relatively recently, I love the traditional sound of AF. I've heard a number interesting interpretations.

I've been working on it for quite a while, but have ramped up practicing for this violin-a-long. I'll post my video here soon!

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