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Christmas Party
Let's start with Christmas music but everyone is welcome in this party
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Jim Dunleavy
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Thanks @Unfretted . 

 

I use Davinci Resolve (the free version) for all my video editing.

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Thank you, @Jim Dunleavy .

Again, really fine, enjoyable playing and perfect form.

Fellow Fiddlers, this is a great video to watch to tweak your form!  In another recent thread, someone asked about improving tone on the G string.  Watch Jim’s bowing arm   and wrist in Angels We Have Heard on High when he plays the G string.  Most of the answer is right there!  

Look at his wrist as he bows throughout the whole piece.

Thanks for sharing, Jim!

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Brilliant Jim !! Loved it ! I find your playing is very inspiring .

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@Jim Dunleavy Wonderful playing!  Excellent video!  Nice job with the timing of bringing in each part—really well executed smile

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Thanks @Katie L  and @SharonC .

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Jim today was 1st day i was able to listen on other than cell phone speaker.  wow!  love that bass when it comes in.  what did you use on that part?

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ABitRusty said
Jim today was 1st day i was able to listen on other than cell phone speaker.  wow!  love that bass when it comes in.  what did you use on that part?

  

Thanks ABR. It was the string bass section from the Spitfire BBC orchestra VST. 

All the sounds on that VST were sampled from players of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

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Jim Dunleavy said

ABitRusty said

Jim today was 1st day i was able to listen on other than cell phone speaker.  wow!  love that bass when it comes in.  what did you use on that part?

  

Thanks ABR. It was the string bass section from the Spitfire BBC orchestra VST. 

All the sounds on that VST were sampled from players of the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

  

gotta love spitfire!

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It's not much, but it's my current best effort on O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and I wanted to join the party!

-Taryn

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Very nice, Taryn. 

The Bumblebee Flies!

Please ignore any typos. My typing ability on a real typewriter did not transfer to these device key pads.

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@Taryn -

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Heavenly! 

Just what this Party needs!
You've helped to keep me in the Christmas Mood!
Thank you for sharing your lovely Christmas Carol! 
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nice playing Taryn!   congrats on badge and its great to see you jumping in!

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Well done @Taryn .  Very nice.

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ABitRusty said
nice playing Taryn!   congrats on badge and its great to see you jumping in!

  

Thank you! It's good to be jumping in, and to feel so heartily welcomed!

Taryn

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Jim Dunleavy said
Well done @Taryn .  Very nice.

  

Thank you so much! That means a lot coming from you. Your submission to this party was so completely lovely!

-Taryn

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@Taryn  Great job!  I really like this tune—glad you joined the party! 

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Taryn

Very nice  

Thank you for adding to the party.

Mark

Master the Frog and you have mastered the bow.

Albert Sammons

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Thank you @Mark and @SharonC ! I hope to join some more parties.

-Taryn

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Hard to beat an old stand by for Christmas.

Master the Frog and you have mastered the bow.

Albert Sammons

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Oh, Mark! That was beautiful! I think my favorite was the third time through with the double stops.

-Taryn

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