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Is anyone else planning on doing the first violin part? I would love to do it but I just wanted to make sure there are not tons of first violins lol
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nandinishankar said
Hi guys!
I just sent in all the 4 violin parts by wetransfer to Pierre - it was so much fun. I am essentially an Indian violinist, so it was fun to play something different for a change. I rewrote everything in the Indian notation system, and played it in the tuning I use for Indian music. I also used my transparent electric violin for the visual appeal! I stumbled upon this about a month ago when I was looking for a new bow (A very good quality bow I had, broke recently). But I'm super stoked about this event and can't wait for the final video and the results of the draw!! Thank you, Fiddlerman, for making this so much fun. I'm so glad I opened that email. It's a new thing I learnt to do during lockdown
I hope Indian residents are also considered for the lucky draw!
Cheers
Nandini
Oh I am interested in what you mean by Indian music. Is it Native American or the other kind? I live in Alaska where we have a large population of Alaskan Natives who play fiddle and have fiddle fests. So much fun. Anyways, welcome to the forum. Can't wait to see that fiddle. 
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LilyH said
Is anyone else planning on doing the first violin part? I would love to do it but I just wanted to make sure there are not tons of first violins lol
That's the one I've been practising, though I don't know if I'll get it to a reasonable standard in time. The first 4 bars are my nemesis - I really have trouble with the 3rd finger slurring from g to c.
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LilyH said
Is anyone else planning on doing the first violin part? I would love to do it but I just wanted to make sure there are not tons of first violins lol
It looks like a lot of people are planning to do multiple parts, so don't worry about balance.
I'm going to at least play the Viola I part, which looks like it's the same as the Violin I part but transposed down an octave in some places. If I have the time/energy to set up all the click tracks and play through them all (I still have a nagging shoulder injury that slows down everything in my life right now), I'll record other viola parts.
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It always seems to work out. Usually the first part is the most played but I also have plenty of submissions by the end of the project.
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Georganne said
Oh I am interested in what you mean by Indian music. Is it Native American or the other kind? I live in Alaska where we have a large population of Alaskan Natives who play fiddle and have fiddle fests. So much fun. Anyways, welcome to the forum. Can't wait to see that fiddle.
Hi Georganne! India has two forms of Classical Music - North Indian Classical (Hindustani) and South Indian Classical (Carnatic). Both forms are extremely rich, complex and take years of practice to master. Unlike Western Classical music, Indian Classical music is totally based on improvisation. Traditionally, our violin hold is also very different (we sit cross-legged and play, which makes it easier for some left hand techniques). Here is my YouTube performance of a song in Raga Janasammohini (Ragas are different modes and the define the basic structures). We also have extremely complex rhythmic patterns (not in the above link, but generally) I also work in fusion (i.e. presenting classical music in different forms). You may relate more to my fusion tracks:
Indian Classical & Electronic:
Do let me know what you think! 
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Whew! Finally submitted something for a group project!
All four viola parts. Sight-reading all four parts, and a second take of Viola I, was just about the limit of my pain-free endurance on viola right now and is probably all the playing I'll do before the weekend. (Chronic left shoulder injury is the reason I haven't done any group projects before now.)
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Awesome @AndrewH !
I know you have had shoulder issues for a while now - many of us struggle somewhat with our own imposed/enforced/unavoidable physical limitations - but - well done on the 4 parts! 
For me, well, so far I've submitted but one ( I did all 15 - 5 each of violin, viola, cello for the previous project ) - but I have other projects on the go right now - and well, I sort of think - "Yeah, I'll get that done this evening" - and two days later it's still not right.... LOLOL
Thanks again for your submissions ! Most welcome !
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nandinishankar said
......Both forms are extremely rich, complex and take years of practice to master. Unlike Western Classical music, Indian Classical music is totally based on improvisation. Traditionally, our violin hold is also very different (we sit cross-legged and play, which makes it easier for some left hand techniques). Here is my YouTube performance of a song in Raga Janasammohini (Ragas are different modes and the define the basic structures). We also have extremely complex rhythmic patterns (not in the above link, but generally) I also work in fusion (i.e. presenting classical music in different forms). You may relate more to my fusion tracks:
Wonderful, just wonderful...
Thank you so much for sharing your music with us.... love it !
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I managed to submit Vn 3 & 4. I practised for the V3 part, and once I'd done it thought I'd try V4 while everything was set up. I set the camera away while I ran through it the first time (well, you never know!) and it was actually OK, so I just left it at that. Not my best ever work though! 
I practised Vn 1 & 2, but the slurring between strings on the same finger still wasn't right and I didn't have time to sort it out before the deadline. Anyway, I'm sure Pierre will get plenty Vn 1s, so no worries.
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Work has me really stressed out so I felt really challenged with this tune. Last time, I was actually able to submit a few parts but this time only VLA 4. Well on a good note, the tutorial videos really helped me pull my timing together. Still, a long way to go, but that was my main focus. Did what I could with the "costume", but not sure if I have my shows mixed up.. lol.. Can't wait for the finished project.
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I always feel like a kid on Christmas Eve after the submission deadline passes. Anyone else?.
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Thanks for posting those I enjoy listing to Indian music so very different for what I normally listen to.
and Grats to all who participated in the GOT project.
Mark
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I cannot wait to hear what you all came up with. I bowed out of this one. Not bowed, bowed as in bow wow. It could have been a pun the other way, though. 😂
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Thanks BillyG and Mark
cid, haha that's a good one!
Btw - How do you guys get these badges next to your name?
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@Ripton I'm with you. How will it sound? Will Bill be wearing a Fiddlerman hat? All these questions. Definitely a Christmas eve feeling. I bet Fiddlerman feels like the elves working like mad to finish.
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nandinishankar said
Thanks BillyG and Mark
@nandinishankar - re the "badges" - just PM Pierre and ask (he needs to be reminded LOL @admin) - you should claim 2 of them - a "Group Project" and a "Video" badge for the "Saffron Nirvana - Ganesh Stuti in Raga Janasammohini" YT video !
I seriously recommend not copying my mistakes. D'oh -
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From the project page: "The deadline for your submissions has been extended to May 20th ".
So a little while to wait yet. Amazing Grace Mk II has just gone up, so I guess Pierre's been working on that.
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Here is the list of submissions that I now have, please let me know if you have sent me a submission and your name is not shown in the list.
Alyssa
Belen Clifford
Calvin Chan
Colby Chan
Kirsten Skow
Cameron Lam
Carol Knepp
Alyssa Taylor
Denys Daigle
Hanna_Rydkina
Kenneth Palmer
Braelynn
Angela
miriam violin
Erica Burrell
Tisha H
Andrew Welter
Trey H.
Jacob Quesada
Lisa Headley
Colin Hadfield
Serena Bulesic
Connor Janney
Cooper Lee
Dov Brodkin
GabrielaHodyl
Ingrid Melle
Mark Cooper
Aria Woods
Jim Dunleavy
John Hodyl
JohnHodyl Violin
Joyce
Julien Fowler
Karen Spencer
Liam Jamason
Nan Butler Everett
Nandini Shankar
Nate Kruse
Nathan Clifford
Neva Hidaja
Rachael Devernoe
Rahmilyna Putri
Raphael Ettinger-Finley
Ricky Nelson
Sharon C
Simon Puk
Sue Fitzgerald
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