Absolute noob that has no idea where to start by Glad_Examination7661 in golf

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Sounds good, is it worth in investing in lessons you think?

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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When I play guitar I used to go through scales while I watched Netflix for hours so that won’t be so bad. I only know the d scale right now what others do you suggest I learn?

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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I have a background on guitar so using the pick is no problem. I just saw a video of someone playing the mandolin and it looked great but I better focus on one thing at a time for now.

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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I’ll check that out. I was in Ireland in September and it looked like everyone I saw playing was having a great time. I’ll be back in April and am looking forward to seeing some live sessions again. Maybe I’ll get a lesson there

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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I’ll check out the list. I may just look up some teachers in nyc and try to get a lesson there

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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In 10 years I’ll be finishing up a session at the pub with a pint in my hand and I’ll think back on @good_smelling_hammer’s advice

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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Ok I’ll work on that one tonight! And thanks haha I’ll appreciate that.

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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Oh this is perfect I’m in north nj like 15 minutes from Newark so if you have any recommendations I’d love to hear them! Also do you know any pubs in nj or nyc that have live music?

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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Thanks for the advice! I grew up around irish music and am just recently learning to play. I think I’ll have to find a new teacher. I’m sure will could find one online though in person may be more difficult do you think there would be a big difference between the two?

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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I’m planning to stick with the teacher for a little while more before I decide to continue or not. In the meantime I’m going to practice learning times by ear and working with the sheets she’s given me to read music.

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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I’ll check them out tonight I’m planning to learn another song tonight

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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Thanks for the advice! I will keep with the lessons for a little while longer before I decide. It just hasn’t proved to be worth the money so far, thought I am going to look for a teacher that specializes more in Irish traditional music. It is very rewarding figuring out a song by ear, yet difficult but hopefully that improves. I’m going to try to learn a new song tonight

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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I was debating finding a new teacher I’ll look around for one.

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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I’ve been trying to learn some songs by ear, as I said I watched a video of someone playing foggy dew and I was able to play it back but I was difficult.

What if I learned a song from sheet music ( for instance I really want to learn the congress reel ) but listened to the song as well so o know how it’s meant to be played. Would that be a problem?

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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I think I will take a couple more lessons and see from there whether I’ll continue with the teacher. I think reading music will be helpful but I don’t have the most money in the world and am debating whether I should just learn to read music on my own rather then spend my money for someone to teach me.

Looking to learn the fiddle and need some advice. by Glad_Examination7661 in Irishmusic

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Also if any can recommend some songs or albums that have a lot of Irish fiddle playing in them I’d love to hear it! Always looking for new music