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Fiddlerman 2023 Group Xmas Project

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Katie L said
Quick question. At the end of line 2 f natural then f sharp do I slide my second finger from the f to the f sharp ? Same with when I play the e flat to the e at the beginning of line 3 ?

Hi @Katie L

I would use first finger for the E notes, the E flat to E natural. And use second finger for F notes, F natural to F sharp.

I would move the finger and bow it separately. In other words, I wouldn’t bow an audible slide of the finger as one would do in a fiddle tune.

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Oh fab thank you !! I’m just sort of looking at the music at the moment ! Oh yes I was also going to ask, what does it mean on the left hand side of the music top left where is says ‘swing ‘ ? Thanks

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Katie L said
Oh fab thank you !! I’m just sort of looking at the music at the moment ! Oh yes I was also going to ask, what does it mean on the left hand side of the music top left where is says ‘swing ‘ ? Thanks

That means that the two eighth notes are not played with equal time. The first note is held longer and the second note is shortened.

Are you familiar with the verbal description of bowing patterns such as Long, Short? That’s how this will be played. Loong, Short. Loong, Short.

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October 22, 2023 - 3:28 pm

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Ah ok I didn’t know that. Thank you I will practice . I think that’s it for now 😁

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Katie L said
I really like it too, just not sure I’ll be able to do it. I’m glad I started early

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I really hope you will do this year’s project! You’ve progressed so well with your playing and vibrato practice.

Unsolicited advice:

We can usually estimate our own current abilities. I would evaluate the hardest part of the project and the target BPM. Can this realistically be accomplished with Deliberate Practice in the time allotted? Yes? Go for it! No? Look at the other parts and choose one that can be achieved. The half notes are a great opportunity to apply vibrato skills

I’ve mentioned before, there is no shame in playing Violin 2, 3, or 4. In fact there is much glory. It takes skill to keep strict timing without the guidance of a well known melody. Likewise, it takes skill to achieve proper intonation on harmonies that are sometimes not intuitive.

Hope you’ll go for it! Good luck.😊

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Hmmmm I will have a think. And a practice. Thank you for the info and the advice unfretted, I really appreciate it.

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I love it, too! Really love those mordents. So much fun to play and nice to hear.

Thank you for posting your performance, and for creating this wonderful project.

I looked over the sheet music.

I don't see (or hear) any mordents... no ornaments at all - only evenly bowed triplets.

@Katie L -

Your thoughts on the GP tutorial videos?

I wanted to suggest watching the one for the part you are playing - but maybe on your TV screen. It's the closest you'll come to having another violinist sitting next to you (bowing movements & sound), like in an ensemble or orchestra.

You can adjust tempo in the settings to make it easier to start, or just practice along with Michael up to speed, only a couple bars at a time.

I believe it's important to start this 'following while listening' because it can prepare you for when the click-tracks become available - you'll need to follow one (click-track) for your final recording.

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Unfretted said

I love it, too! Really love those mordents. So much fun to play and nice to hear.

Thank you for posting your performance, and for creating this wonderful project.

I looked over the sheet music.

I don't see (or hear) any mordents... no ornaments at all - only evenly bowed triplets.

@ELCBK , although the use and meaning of the term “mordent” has varied over the centuries, in a contemporary context it pertains more to a variation in pitch rather than a definition of tempo.

Anyway, I think the reason why this project sounds so beautiful to me is because the arrangement almost sounds Baroque. Really love it!

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@ELCBK , although the use and meaning of the term “mordent” has varied over the centuries, in a contemporary context it pertains more to a variation in pitch rather than a definition of tempo.

Thank you for helping me understand.

I would play a mordent differently than how the triplets are notated in the GP.