Uploaded October 2017 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Hi! Here is a fiddle tutorial for how to play the American waltz, "Far Away," composed by Pete Jung in 1985. Please expand the description (click "Show More") for navigation links.
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Demonstration: 00:17
A Part: 01:14
Entire A Part Played Slowly: 06:40
B Part: 07:26
Entire B Part Played Slowly: 13:04
Entire Tune Played Slowly (Tempo 1): 14:07
Ornamentation Ideas: 16:23
Entire Tune (Tempo 2) with Sheet Music: 19:42
Entire Tune (Tempo 3): 21:40
Entire Tune (Tempo 4): 23:15
This is a really pretty tune from New England that can be played at a moderate tempo. =) It can be paired with many different slower tunes, especially since it walks between having a minor sounding section in the A part, as well as a brief major sounding section in the B part.
I think the title of the tune is really fitting. To me, it really does have a sort of melancholy and distanced emotional vibe to it. It's also a good tune to start at sessions in the United States because I think a lot of people will recognize it and be able to play along because of the slower tempo. It's definitely a tune that does NOT need to be taken to the races, which are always good tunes to play! =)
I paired this tune with a French Tune, "Crested Hens," (English title), or "Les Poules Huppées," (French Title). I made a tutorial for Crested Hens here:
youtube.com/watch?v=obxJg1KxLwA
I hope these videos help you learn the tunes!
Thank you for watching, and I hope you have fun practicing! =)
~ Katy
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Software and equipment used:
Final Cut Pro for video editing
PicMonkey.com for the ending cards
Camera:
Canon 70D
Hi! Here is a fiddle tutorial for how to play the American waltz, "Far Away," composed by Pete Jung in 1985. Please expand the description (click "Show More") for navigation links.
Quick Links:
Demonstration: 00:17
A Part: 01:14
Entire A Part Played Slowly: 06:40
B Part: 07:26
Entire B Part Played Slowly: 13:04
Entire Tune Played Slowly (Tempo 1): 14:07
Ornamentation Ideas: 16:23
Entire Tune (Tempo 2) with Sheet Music: 19:42
Entire Tune (Tempo 3): 21:40
Entire Tune (Tempo 4): 23:15
This is a really pretty tune from New England that can be played at a moderate tempo. =) It can be paired with many different slower tunes, especially since it walks between having a minor sounding section in the A part, as well as a brief major sounding section in the B part.
I think the title of the tune is really fitting. To me, it really does have a sort of melancholy and distanced emotional vibe to it. It's also a good tune to start at sessions in the United States because I think a lot of people will recognize it and be able to play along because of the slower tempo. It's definitely a tune that does NOT need to be taken to the races, which are always good tunes to play! =)
I paired this tune with a French Tune, "Crested Hens," (English title), or "Les Poules Huppées," (French Title). I made a tutorial for Crested Hens here:
youtube.com/watch?v=obxJg1KxLwA
I hope these videos help you learn the tunes!
Thank you for watching, and I hope you have fun practicing! =)
~ Katy
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Software and equipment used:
Final Cut Pro for video editing
PicMonkey.com for the ending cards
Camera:
Canon 70D
