poetmom
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poetmom replied to the topic Quebecois! Andre Burnet! Fantastic! in the forum Fiddle Lesson Forum 7 years ago
Casey, who is the “other new instructor,” again? I LOVE Andre’s stuff and can’t wait to learn it!
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poetmom replied to the topic Strings in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair 8 years, 8 months ago
Welcome, Diane! Thanks for the tips! I will keep this in mind for my next string change. I’m grateful to have had a wonderful fiddle all the way from. . .SoCal. Yep, I grew up in Orange County and bought my “for life” fiddle at Morey’s music in Long Beach back in 89 or 90!
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poetmom started the topic Scottish Airs: Slides in the forum Fiddling Techniques and Playing Advice 8 years, 8 months ago
Hi–have been working on the lovely Da Slockit Light this week. I’ve noticed that Hanneke incorporates plenty of ornaments: flicks, hammer-ons, grace notes, double-stops. However, she doesn’t use slides in the piece. I’m wondering: is that just her personal preference, or are slides considered too “heavy” for airs? Thanks for your help!
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poetmom replied to the topic Strings in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair 8 years, 9 months ago
Tanks, folks! Casey, I just ordered them. Why do you recommend the other E string?
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poetmom started the topic Strings in the forum Fiddle Setup and Repair 8 years, 9 months ago
I know, the topic of fiddle strings stirs up more controversy than political candidates.
But still. . .what do YOU like?
I’ve been using Helicores for awhile. But before hitting the “order” button for a $45 set of strings, are there any other lovely sets you’d recommend?
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poetmom's profile was updated 9 years, 1 month ago
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Hi Poetmom, Yes there are many points of view and since all strings are expensive its hard to test them at random because there are so many to try. So I would investigate cautiously and within your budget. If the strings you’re using are satisfactory then changing may be unnecessary. Everyone has a favorite string so you might sample strings by…[Read more]
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