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Yeah, I am not even close there yet, maybe in a week or two. No hurry, no rush! Just a spot for those working on it to get updates and post progress.
"Please play some wrong notes, so that we know that you are human" - said to Jascha Heifetz.
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Oh I love this little ditty. I can play it, not well, but what ever. I'll try for that elusive video soon.
Opportunity is often missed because it wears suspenders and looks like hard work.
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I've worked on Turkey sporadically but this will give me a reason to nail it down.
BTW, I was going to refer to Turkey In The Straw by it's acronym until I realized what it spells.
When the work's all done and the sun's settin' low,
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.
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Hahahha. Too funny Diane.
Ok, I just happened to have my fiddle at work today so got a couple of minutes to bring it out. Sorry this recording is from my cell phone which is only a fairly competent phone and not a smart phone so it recorded it sideways.
Opportunity is often missed because it wears suspenders and looks like hard work.
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LOL! Someone on the chat wanted a T-shirt made with that acronym! OK here is my video.
My goal is to work on it every day and re-post an improved version by the end of the month. All of you are responsible for holding me to it OK?
Violinist start date - May 2013
Fiddler start date - May 2014
FIDDLE- Gift from a dear friend. A 1930-40 german copy, of a french copy of a Stradivarius. BOW - $50 carbon fiber. Strings - Dominants with E Pirastro Gold string.
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here is a quick vid I made of my starting point, takes me a bit to get going but I did ok. lol. I also explain my approach and goals a bit.
So here is a pdf of the basic tune if you need it. I am using the one in the brian wicklund book.
"Please play some wrong notes, so that we know that you are human" - said to Jascha Heifetz.
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@Schaick Love your turkey and straw photo hahaha. Awesome.
@Picklefish , I really like your idea on double stops. I'm just learning to use these too and can't wait till you figure it out some more so I can copy you lol.
@fishnrodds It's fun to hear the different versions. Thanks.
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Thanks Rob, another one for me to try out! Watch this space!
If you think you can, or you think you can't, you're probably right.
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KindaScratchy said
BTW, I was going to refer to Turkey In The Straw by it's acronym until I realized what it spells.
What if we call it TInTS?
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RosinedUp said
KindaScratchy said
BTW, I was going to refer to Turkey In The Straw by it's acronym until I realized what it spells.
What if we call it TInTS?
That's better, I guess. Or...some acronyms leave out insignificant words like "in" and "the," so it could just be TS. Anything but the actual initials.
P.S. Of course, I meant its, not it's.
When the work's all done and the sun's settin' low,
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.
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Nice everyone. 
Thanks for all the posts.
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
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Well we are half way through the month.
I tried to get a video to see if I had increased in speed but I got so finger tied and then laughing I had to discard the video. I do seem to be a bit faster but not that much of a difference.
Violinist start date - May 2013
Fiddler start date - May 2014
FIDDLE- Gift from a dear friend. A 1930-40 german copy, of a french copy of a Stradivarius. BOW - $50 carbon fiber. Strings - Dominants with E Pirastro Gold string.
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I recorded a video last weekend but wasn't happy at all with my performance. I'm having a hard time getting the rhythm down. Need more practice...might try a new video this coming weekend.
When the work's all done and the sun's settin' low,
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.
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OK after 23 days of practice. Notice I have shaved 16 secs off of the video time - so I have sped up a teenyweeny little bit. I think maybe fewer mistakes? I hope!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....Qnv55h1Syo
Violinist start date - May 2013
Fiddler start date - May 2014
FIDDLE- Gift from a dear friend. A 1930-40 german copy, of a french copy of a Stradivarius. BOW - $50 carbon fiber. Strings - Dominants with E Pirastro Gold string.
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Sounding good, @Schaick !
When the work's all done and the sun's settin' low,
I pull out my fiddle and I rosin up the bow.
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Hey EVERYONE.. I got around to check you all out!!! Right on!
giggles @ the T.I.T.S... I saw it on Rob's and thought he was just being a "guy" lol..
Great job.. Happy to see you!
I should give this a try but I can't get the Murphy's oil soap thing out of my head.. "the dirt is finished and the finish is fine... " 
Great thread and project.
Vibrato Desperato.... Desperately seeking vibrato
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Picklefish said
here is a quick vid I made of my starting point, takes me a bit to get going but I did ok. lol. I also explain my approach and goals a bit.So here is a pdf of the basic tune if you need it. I am using the one in the brian wicklund book.
@Picklefish I am loving your double stop idea. How's it coming?
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