Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I look at the most common fiddle techniques used in Cajun music, including the Cajun shuffle, drones, slides, triplets, grace notes and the Cajun Kickoff. I also look at how a simple basic melody is elaborated into a fiddle tune by adding these different elements.
I refer to the following videos, also on The Fiddle Channel
Cajun/pop/country
Diggy Liggy Lo (Made famous by Doug Kershaw)has the cajun kickoff, and uses of cajun shuffle
youtu.be/oQCZYJy_HGA
Louisiana Man
Also Doug Kershaw
youtu.be/BmlTH5pkYrY
Jambalaya (20 licks). Triplets on intro
youtu.be/8learLPgvWU
Louisiana Saturday Night
Mel McDaniel. Has the kick-off
youtu.be/uSjrlr7I73s
The Cajun Fiddle
Don Rich. Has the kickoff
youtu.be/rtvMOx8CF5M
CAJUN (TRADITIONAL)
Enterre moi pas (two step). Demonstrates drones, triplets and slides, and singing!
youtu.be/DLftohr4jZM
Jolie Blon (waltz) -played with swing
Drones, triplets, slides
youtu.be/U-NVPZnDJJU
L’anse aux Pailles
Two step. Just two chords. Vocals. Very simple
youtu.be/u2FddyZgA0g
Reel de Deshotel
Denis McGee. I play to in both F and G
youtu.be/6tEi0NUylvU
Tit Galop pur Mamou
Balfa Bros
youtu.be/ZkUbZQkOsuM
Conversation with Michael Doucet
youtu.be/f1VBmhAIRLA
Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh
1. Patreon
2. Books
3. Subscription video courses
4. Website
5. Email to request pdf’s.
1. PATREON
This is a platform where anyone can directly help to support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels, for £4, £10 or £40 per month.
At the lowest level you get access to all my pdf’s and tune collections, plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public. At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat, and can request three backing tracks each month. Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month, and access to all my backing tracks.
You can find me on Patreon at
patreon.com/thefiddlechannel
2. BOOKS
I have eight fiddle tuition books published by Schott, all widely available from the publisher, from Amazon, and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises.
Exploring Jazz Violin
Beginning Jazz Violin
Discovering Rock Violin
Exploring Folk Fiddle
Exploring Klezmer Fiddle
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes
French Fiddle Tunes
Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle
Beginning Folk Fiddle
You can order from
https://rb.gy/g6gwd1
3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES
I have three video subscription courses -
MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book Parts 1 and 2 are each £26 for 26 lessons, covering the first and second halves of the book
MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons
MUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99
Use this link to see all my MG courses;
https://www.musicgurus.com?aff=37
4. WEBSITE
My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web, as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles.
fiddlingaround.co.uk
__________________________________________________________
TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AT
haighchris@hotmail.com
In this video I look at the most common fiddle techniques used in Cajun music, including the Cajun shuffle, drones, slides, triplets, grace notes and the Cajun Kickoff. I also look at how a simple basic melody is elaborated into a fiddle tune by adding these different elements.
I refer to the following videos, also on The Fiddle Channel
Cajun/pop/country
Diggy Liggy Lo (Made famous by Doug Kershaw)has the cajun kickoff, and uses of cajun shuffle
youtu.be/oQCZYJy_HGA
Louisiana Man
Also Doug Kershaw
youtu.be/BmlTH5pkYrY
Jambalaya (20 licks). Triplets on intro
youtu.be/8learLPgvWU
Louisiana Saturday Night
Mel McDaniel. Has the kick-off
youtu.be/uSjrlr7I73s
The Cajun Fiddle
Don Rich. Has the kickoff
youtu.be/rtvMOx8CF5M
CAJUN (TRADITIONAL)
Enterre moi pas (two step). Demonstrates drones, triplets and slides, and singing!
youtu.be/DLftohr4jZM
Jolie Blon (waltz) -played with swing
Drones, triplets, slides
youtu.be/U-NVPZnDJJU
L’anse aux Pailles
Two step. Just two chords. Vocals. Very simple
youtu.be/u2FddyZgA0g
Reel de Deshotel
Denis McGee. I play to in both F and G
youtu.be/6tEi0NUylvU
Tit Galop pur Mamou
Balfa Bros
youtu.be/ZkUbZQkOsuM
Conversation with Michael Doucet
youtu.be/f1VBmhAIRLA
Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh
1. Patreon
2. Books
3. Subscription video courses
4. Website
5. Email to request pdf’s.
1. PATREON
This is a platform where anyone can directly help to support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels, for £4, £10 or £40 per month.
At the lowest level you get access to all my pdf’s and tune collections, plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public. At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat, and can request three backing tracks each month. Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month, and access to all my backing tracks.
You can find me on Patreon at
patreon.com/thefiddlechannel
2. BOOKS
I have eight fiddle tuition books published by Schott, all widely available from the publisher, from Amazon, and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises.
Exploring Jazz Violin
Beginning Jazz Violin
Discovering Rock Violin
Exploring Folk Fiddle
Exploring Klezmer Fiddle
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes
French Fiddle Tunes
Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle
Beginning Folk Fiddle
You can order from
https://rb.gy/g6gwd1
3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES
I have three video subscription courses -
MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book Parts 1 and 2 are each £26 for 26 lessons, covering the first and second halves of the book
MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons
MUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99
Use this link to see all my MG courses;
https://www.musicgurus.com?aff=37
4. WEBSITE
My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web, as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles.
fiddlingaround.co.uk
__________________________________________________________
TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AT
haighchris@hotmail.com
