Swallowtail Jig (take 2)

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Swallowtail Jig (take 2)

Posted by Philb on April 5, 2021 at 9:13 pm
I had recorded this previously without the backing track Tony had made as I couldn’t get the timing even close. There are only two chords played through most of it, but they are played rapidly, and it was like a wall of sound to me, and it was throwing me off. This time I memorized it, and just concentrated on keeping myself steady against the backing track (which I know is low and hard to hear on the recording). I was still off slightly as you can hear at the end; but much better than before. I can see how timing is so important in playing with others. I have a long way to go, but felt there was some progress.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWicq6PIvI0
- This discussion was modified 3 years, 10 months ago by Philb.
charlie_d replied 3 years, 10 months ago 9 Members · 17 Replies
17 Replies

Alfred

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April 5, 2021 at 9:52 pm

Impressive fretting hand work!
- Philb
  
  Member
  April 6, 2021 at 3:00 pm
  
  Thank you! A good one to learn, to stretch, and use that little finger more.
Marty73

Member
April 6, 2021 at 11:00 am

Very nice @Philb 😊😊😎
- Philb
  
  Member
  April 6, 2021 at 3:00 pm
  
  Thank you; very kind!
Fly

Member
April 6, 2021 at 11:03 am

Awesome @Philb ! That’s sounds like a lot of fun to play.
- Philb
  
  Member
  April 6, 2021 at 3:02 pm
  
  Thank you! It was a challenge for me; but felt great to be able to learn it.
JohnV

Member
April 6, 2021 at 5:15 pm

GReat job Phil! This tune is a favorite of mine especially when the tempo is wound up. Keep up the great picking!
- Philb
  
  Member
  April 6, 2021 at 5:32 pm
  
  Thanks JohnV! When I recorded it previously I was playing at a faster tempo as it seemed natural. (There is a video on Youtube of a young girl playing it on fiddle, and she slays it.) Playing with the backing track made me slow down. This was actually good for me to practice as I tend to speed up too much at times.
Marisa

Member
April 6, 2021 at 9:03 pm

Wow! Nice fretting. Great job @Philb
- Philb
  
  Member
  April 6, 2021 at 11:43 pm
  
  @Marisa: Thank you! A lot of practice to get the fingers to cooperate. 🙂
Chris_H

Member
April 6, 2021 at 9:35 pm

Nicely done @Philb smooth fretting & great timing!
- Philb
  
  Member
  April 6, 2021 at 11:44 pm
  
  Thanks much! Putting in the time pays off.
Michelle-PSL

Member
April 7, 2021 at 1:20 pm

Wow, sounding great @Philb ! I thought your timing was right on!🎶⭐
- Philb
  
  Member
  April 7, 2021 at 7:13 pm
  
  Thanks much for your kind words. 😃
charlie_d

Member
April 8, 2021 at 1:01 pm

Well done, Phil! Timing was very good. It’s great that you played it along to the backtrack to keep time with another (virtual) player. I like this tune very much. You had me doing a little belated St-Patrick’s Day jig as I was listening!
- Philb
  
  Member
  April 9, 2021 at 12:07 am
  
  Thanks for listening and the kind words @charlie_d
  - charlie_d
    
    Member
    April 9, 2021 at 6:36 am
    
    👍

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