Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When playing a blues, or many other genres (rock, jazz, country, bluegrass) you often have a choice between soloing with a major blues scale or a minor blues scale. In this video I look at how to make an informed choice, based on looking at the opening chord, the vocal melody, the guitar or bass riffs, and the overall genre. This is part of an ongoing series explaining many aspects, assuming no previous knowledge and working from the simplest possible starting point. The whole series will be available on my Patreon Page, along with all the associated pdf's.
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 £5, £12 or £45 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
When playing a blues, or many other genres (rock, jazz, country, bluegrass) you often have a choice between soloing with a major blues scale or a minor blues scale. In this video I look at how to make an informed choice, based on looking at the opening chord, the vocal melody, the guitar or bass riffs, and the overall genre. This is part of an ongoing series explaining many aspects, assuming no previous knowledge and working from the simplest possible starting point. The whole series will be available on my Patreon Page, along with all the associated pdf's.
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 £5, £12 or £45 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
