The Scotch Snap bowing technique The Fiddle Channel 2022-01-04 | The Scotch Snap is a distinctive Scottish bowing technique, most frequently used in the playing of strathspeys. In this video I demonstrate the Scotch Snap, starting at the bow tip and going all the way to the heel. I suggest an exercise for perfecting the snap, then give John McAlpine's Strathspey as an example, touching briefly on the "up-driven bow"Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. Email to request pdf’s.1. PATREON This is a platform where anyone can help 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 a backing rack once a 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/thefiddlechannel2. BOOKS I have seven 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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tinyurl.com/49tfk5efPart 2 tinyurl.com/23atebfc -MUSIC GURUS- Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tinyurl.com/2ua2kuxhACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.com4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk_______________________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
I Shumyt (Ukrainian Polka) fiddle lesson The Fiddle Channel 2024-10-19 | I Shumyt is a Ukrainian Polka popular in Canada, and recorded among others by Al Cherny. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, with some suggestions for bowing, for double stops, and for simplifying some of the fast runs. A free pdf of the sheet music for I Shumyt is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more Ukrainian fiddle tunes elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel and on my Patreon (see below)Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
One lick, one minute no 23 The Fiddle Channel 2024-10-16 | This is part of a series "One lick one minute". Each lesson demonstrates a single short lick, phrase or riff which can be learned very quickly, but then used in many tunes and styles including jazz, country, bluegrass, blues , country and rock. Lick no 23 is a two note "opening gambit" which can be sued to start a solo, followed by a gap of at least a bar before you launch into the next phrase. I demonstrate using "So What", "Ain't no Grave", "Route 66" and Rhythm Changes. The whole series can be found on my patreon page (seen below).Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Why dont you love me (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-10-12 | Why don't you love me was a big hit for Hank Williams. In this fiddle lesson I show the fiddle intro, the vocal melody, ideas for accompaniment, the original fiddle/steel solo, and an improvised solo. A free pdf of the sheet music is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on fiddle parts for Hank Williams and classic country songs elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 lessonsMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99Use this link to see all my MG courses;https://www.musicgurus.com?aff=37ACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Spanish two step (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-10-09 | Spanish two step is a western swing classic written by Bob Wills. In this fiddle lesson I show two versions. The first is "straight", with even sections, and easy to play. The second, based on Bob Wills, is crooked, with some uneven bar lengths. I discuss various ways of approaching this difficulty. I also look at the instrumental/solo section, and note some of the common factors with San Antonio Rose and Faded Love. A free pdf of the sheet music is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Western swing songs, tunes, and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Ye Jacobites by name (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-10-05 | Ye Jacobites by name is an old Scottish song by Robert Burns. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, then suggest some drones, ornaments (cuts and rolls) and ideas for variation. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Scottish fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Southern Flavor (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-10-02 | Southern Flavor is a bluegrass instrumental by Bill Monroe. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, discuss double stops and drones, and give some suggestions for soloing. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers. There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Learn Indian violin The Fiddle Channel 2024-09-28 | Indian violin style is the study of decades rather than minutes, but here's a bluffer's way into the style, using a simple D Mixolydian mode and a few slides! Using parts of "Within You Without You" by the Beatles, I show an intro, the main verse, and a 5/4 improvisation. There are also links to a performance of myself with Indian violinist Jyotsna Srikanth, and to a recording of myself with All about Eve, playing the same scale but in a rock/Celtic context. A free pdf of the sheet music for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below). There are many more free video lessons on different musical styles and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Bully of the Town (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-09-25 | Bully of the town is a song/tune made famous by the Skillet Lickers. In this fiddle lesson I give two versions. The first is simple and straightforward. The second, based on the playing of Canadian fiddler Graham Townsend, incudes ornaments, drones and double stops. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on old time songs and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Aint misbehavin (violin lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-09-21 | Ain't Misbehavin is a jazz standard written by Fats Waller. In this jazz violin lesson I show the basic melody in the key of D, based on the playing of Stephane Grappelli. I then look at a few Grapelli licks and show how to fit them into a solo. I also demonstrate the unison riff used on the A sections by Grappelli and Django. A free pdf of this lesson is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty my free video lessons on jazz violin tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Over the Waves (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-09-18 | Over the Waves (Sobre las Olas) is a waltz written by the Mexican composer Juventino Rosas in 1888. It is often used as a Texas-style contest tune. In this fiddle lesson I give three versions of the tune. The first is simple; the second has ornaments, and third, based on the playing of Johnny Gimble, has some complex double stops. I use on-screen sheet music throughout, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on fiddle contest tunes elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Ida Red (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-09-14 | Ida Red is a classic Western Swing song by Bob Wills. In this fiddle lesson I show the intro, using the tricky fourth finger drone which was an integral part of his style. I suggest what to do behind the verse and chorus, and look at one of his fiddle solos. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on western swing songs, tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
The single bow hair trick The Fiddle Channel 2024-09-11 | Here's a remarkable fiddle technique I learned from the playing of Nicolae Neacsu of the band Taraf de Haidouks. Tie a single bow hair to the G string where you would normally bow it. Coat your fingers with rosin, then slowly and gently pull your fingers the full length of the hair, while fingering notes on the G string. The effect is an unearthly creaking. I use the tune "Hora de la Risipit". There are plenty more free video lessons on fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
September (violin lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-09-07 | September is a song by Earth, Wind and Fire. In this violin lesson I look at the four main melody sections, and discuss various options as to what the violin could play. I talk about variation, jumping octaves, finger positions, pentatonic and blues scales. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on jazz, rock and pop songs from a violinist/fiddler's point of view elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Mona Lisa (violin lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-09-04 | Mona Lisa is a beautiful slow and romantic jazz ballad. In this violin lesson I show the basic melody, then discuss phrasing, tone, the fiddle capo technique, and how to approach a solo. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on jazz violin tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Ill go stepping too (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-31 | I'll go stepping too is a simple and well known bluegrass song from Flatt and Scruggs. In this fiddle lesson I show the intro, vocal melody and ideas for the fiddle solo. I use on-screen sheet music and a free pdf copy is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Done Gone (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-28 | Done Gone is a Texas style fiddle tune often used as a contest Breakdown. It is in the unusual key of B Flat major, with the second half in B flat minor. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic tune, with some ideas for bowing and fingering. A free pdf of the sheet music for Done Gone is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Old time fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass FiddleBeginning Folk Fiddle You can order fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
One lick, One minute no, 18 The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-24 | "One Lick, One Minute" is a series of short videos, each of which shows a different lick useful in fiddle improvisation. Each lick is usually no more than two bars, and very quick and easy to learn. I explain any theory behind the lick, and demonstrate its use in a number of different tunes and styles. Most of the series appears on my Patreon page (see below), but some are made public and appear on The Fiddle Channel.This lesson (no 18) shows the "salt peanuts" lick (named after the Dizzy Gillespie song of the same name. A simple octave jump up and down, starting on the second beat of a bar and repeating as a hemiola. There are plenty more free video lessons on jazz violin tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Blues en mineur (violin lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-21 | Blues en Mineur (Minor blues) is a Gypsy Jazz tune by Django Reinhardt. He recorded it several times in different forms. This violin lesson concentrates on the "Live in Rome" version, and also draws on the video featuring fiddler Jason Anick. I look at the intro, the first verse of the melody, and some ideas for a violin solo, including licks from Stephane Grappelli's solo and some typical Django motifs. A free pdf of the music used for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Gypsy jazz tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
The Leaving of Liverpool- fiddle lesson The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-17 | The leaving of Liverpool is a very well known traditional sea song. In this fiddle lesson I look at the basic melody in the key of G. I show how to add drones, ornaments (rolls), fills at the end of each line, and how to do backup fiddle. I also demonstrate a fiddle solo. A free pdf of the sheet music for Leaving of Liverpool is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on fiddle parts for folk songs and tunes elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Down Yonder (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-14 | Down Yonder is a Texas/contest style fiddle breakdown. In this fiddle lesson I show a simple, basic version, pointing out in particular the fingering for the frequent accidentals. A free pdf of the sheet music for Down Yonder is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on old time and bluegrass tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Shoe the Donkey (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-10 | This Varsovienne is widely played in Ireland, but also popular across many countries. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, and suggest some ideas for bowing and ornamentation. A free pdf of the sheet music for Shoe the Donkey is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Irish tunes and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Quarter note triplets- violin lesson The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-07 | Quarter note or crotchet triplets are a useful addition to jazz solos or the phrasing of melodies, particularly at slow or medium tempos. In this lesson I demonstrate their use on the jazz standard "Out of Nowhere", and explain the mathematical reasoning behind them, in such a way that they can be accurately counted, as well as "felt". A free pdf of the sheet music for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below).Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass FiddleBeginning Folk Fiddle You can order fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
In the Pines (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-08-03 | Here's a classic 3/4 song used both in bluegrass and blues. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, plus the more elaborate fiddle solo/melody from Charlie Kline on the Bill Monroe recording. I suggest some ideas for fiddle backup, and demonstrate an improvised solo. A free pdf of the sheet music is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass songs, tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning 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 fromhttps://rb.gy/g6gwd13. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Black and white Rag (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-31 | Black and White Rag is one of the most widely played ragtime tunes on the fiddle, and is used as a Texas style contest Breakdown. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, with suggestions for bowing and fingering. I then look at a complex 16-bar break by Johnny Gimble, with some tricky fingering and position changing. A free pdf of the sheet music for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on old time, bluegrass and swing tunes elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Lark in the morning (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-27 | The Lark in the Morning is a four part Irish jig. In this fiddle lesson I show each part in turn, and offer suggestions for bowing, looking at separate or slurred, starting with down or up bows. I demonstrate some ornaments and drones. I also look at using chopping to play a short intro to the tune.A free pdf of the sheet music for Lark in the morning is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Irish tunes and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Take it easy (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-24 | Take it easy is one of the best known songs from The Eagles, and makes a suitable country or bluegrass crossover number. In this fiddle lesson I look at each section- intro, verse, chorus and solo, and discuss what the fiddle can best do to contribute. I use on-screen sheet music and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on country, rock and pop songs elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
One lick, one minute no.15 The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-20 | "One lick, one minute" is part of a series of short videos, each demonstrating a single very short and easy fiddle lick which can be used in improvisation.This one works best in the key of A. I try it in bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz and country settings. There are many more of these videos on my patreon page. A free pdf of the sheet music for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below).Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Little Maggie (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-17 | Little Maggie is a bluegrass/old time song. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody in the key of C, as recorded by the Stanley Brothers. I also demonstrate the short fiddle break on this recording. I then do a version in the key of A, based on the video by Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle. I discuss the major/minor flexibility of this tune, and demonstrate licks and runs using both A major and A minor pentatonic scales. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf of Little Maggie is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Battle of New Orleans/Eighth of January (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-13 | The Battle of New Orleans is a song based on the tune Eighth of January. In this fiddle lesson I look at the song, in the original key of A, and try out both melody and backing, with several alternative rhythms. I then demonstrate the Eighth of January, and look at options for bowing, particularly using the Georgia Shuffle. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass and old time tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Yellow Rose waltz (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-10 | Yellow Rose Waltz is a Texas/contest style tune. In this fiddle lesson I demonstrate the tune, based loosely on the playing of Mark O'Connor. I look in particular at fingering and position changing, as well as talking about a suitable vibrato style. A free pdf of the sheet music to Yellow Rose Waltz is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on old time, bluegrass and contest style tunes elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Georgia (violin lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-06 | Georgia on my Mind, by Hoagy Carmichael, is a jazz standard. In this violin lesson I look at many approaches to the melody and how to approach a solo. I start with the basic melody, add some swing, some filling scales, end of line fills, and octave jumps. I demonstrate soloing using the major pentatonic and blues scales, work with some descending lines implied by the chords, and try doubling up the tempo, swinging with 16th instead of 8th notes.A free pdf of the sheet music for Georgia is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on jazz standards and jazz violin techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Aint no Grave (violin lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-07-03 | Ain't no Grave is a blues/gospel song. In this violin/fiddle lesson, based on the version by Crooked Still, I look at the basic melody of verse and chorus. I find ways to emphasise the chords with double stops whilst also playing the melody, then try three approaches to improvisation. Firstly, with the minor pentatonic. Secondly with the minor blues scale, and finally by treating each chord as a separate scale. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on blues violin songs and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Bluegrass bowing technique The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-29 | In this fiddle lesson I look at many different aspects of bowing technique relevant to bluegrass. First I examine the sawstroke/single bow approach, and find the disadvantage of this. I look at adding slurs for the purpose of starting each bar on a down bow. Then at slurs as a way of creating accents. I look at the Nashville Shuffle, Georgia Shuffle and Double shuffle. I explain the drop bow, used to emphasise individual notes within a phrase. I contrast the single bow approach often used by Kenny Baker with the long flowing bows of Vassar Clements. I look at kickoffs, and finally at chopping.A pdf of all the sheet music used is available free to subscribers (see below).There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
City of New Orleans (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-26 | City of New Orleans is a song by Steve Goodman. In this fiddle lesson I break down the song, melody and chord sequence, and look at what the fiddle can do. I show the vocal melody, an enhanced fiddle version of this, ideas for backing with two note chords and shuffles, as well as a fiddle solo. I also show the solo in D as played by Stuart Duncan. I use sheet music on screen throughout, and a free pdf of this is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on country and rock songs elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Calgary Polka (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-22 | Calgary Polka is a flashy breakdown, a Texas style contest tune. In this fiddle lesson I show a version based on the Playing of Mark O'Connor from his Soppin' the Gravy album. I look in particular at the fingering of some of the tricky double stops and position changes. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf of the sheet music for Calgary Polka is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Texas fiddle tunes elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
The Weight (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-19 | The Weight is a classic rock/country song by The Band. In this fiddle lesson I break down each section of the song and look at what the fiddle can contribute in terms of melody, harmony, fills and rhythm and finally a solo.I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on violin parts for classic rock songs elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Miss Molly (fiddle) The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-15 | Miss Molly is a western swing classic, written for Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, then concentrate on Mark O'Connor's fiddle part on the Riders in the Sky video of this song. His intro is smooth and slick, and fairly easy. The solo is quite off the wall, including lots of chord substitution particularly using the G diminished scale.A free pdf of the sheet music for Miss Molly and these solos is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Western Swing songs and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Coquette (Gypsy jazz violin lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-12 | Coquette is a Gypsy jazz standard. In this violin lesson I look at the basic melody, at how to enhance various sections, and then how to approach a solo. A free pdf of the sheet music for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Gypsy jazz tunes and jazz violin techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Loch Lomond (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-08 | Loch Lomond is one of the best known Scottish songs. In this fiddle lesson I demonstrate the basic melody, then look at how to improve it with the Scotch Snap, with ornamentation (cuts and hammer-ons) and with drones and double stops. I also look at the version by Runrig, with their epic intro riff. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf of the sheet music for Loch Lomond is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on Scottish tunes and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Come on up to the house (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-05 | Come on up to the house is a Tom Waits song that fits into many genres, but works particularly well as bluegrass (Sarah Jarosz), or country (Willy Nelson). In this fiddle lesson I look at the basic melody and suggest how to approach backing and a solo, both in the keys of A and E flat. I use sheet music throughout, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below).There are plenty more free video lessons on blues, country and bluegrass fiddle songs, tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Scotland (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-06-01 | Scotland is a classic Bill Monroe bluegrass instrumental, featuring twin fiddles. In this fiddle lesson I show both the main melody, and the upper harmony part. I give suggestions for fingering and for open string drones. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free pdf is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Black Water (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-29 | Black Water, by the Doobie Brothers has a nice fiddle intro and solo. In this fiddle lesson I look at each section of the song and suggest what the fiddle might play, including backing behind verse and chorus. I explain two- finger chord shapes, improvisation with a pentatonic scale, and the major blues scale. A free pdf of the sheet music for Black Water is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on rock, pop and country songs elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Love is like a flower (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-25 | Love is like a flower is a song by Lester Flatt. In this fiddle lesson I give the basic melody (in the key of B), and then the fiddle solo from Bobby Hicks on the Bluegrass Album Band recording. I discuss how best to play in the key of B, the "fiddle capo" technique, and the use of second position. Finally I show the melody and a solo in the key of G. A free pdf of the sheet music for Love is like a flower is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass songs and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Sals got mud between her toes (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-22 | Sal's Got mud between her toes is an easy three-part old time breakdown. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, and offer suggestions for open string drones and syncopations. A free pdf of the sheet music for Sal's Got Mud is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on old time tunes and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subs
The fiddle capo technique The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-18 | The "fiddle capo" is a technique for improvising in difficult keys, using the first finger across root and fifth of the key you are playing in. I first came across the name from an article by Paul Anastasio. It is widely used, but not often described or explained. It is suitable for jazz, bluegrass, rock, country and other genres. A free pdf of the sheet music for this lesson is availble to subscribers (see below).Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Pallet on the floor (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-15 | Pallet on the floor is a blues/bluegrass crossover tune. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, and suggest some bluegrass fiddle backing and a fiddle solo. A free pdf of the sheet music for Pallet on the Floor is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons of bluegrass fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Folsom Prison Blues (fiddle) The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-11 | Folsom Prison Blues is one of Johnny Cash's best known songs, and is ideal for the fiddle. In this lesson I look at the intro, the vocal line, ideas for fills, shuffles and chops, the original guitar solo, and a bluegrass style fiddle solo. I suggest some train effects, and the option of pairing it with the Orange Blossom Special. A free pdf of the sheet music for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on country songs and fiddle techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Ill be your baby tonight (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-08 | I'll be your baby tonight is a well known song from Bob Dylan. In this fiddle lesson I break down each section of the song, with suggestions for how the fiddle can play an intro, back up the vocal, and play a solo. A free copy of the sheet music for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on fiddle parts for country, pop and rock songs elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Farewell Blues (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-04 | Farewell Blues is a jazz and bluegrass standard from the 1920's, recorded among others by Joe Venuti , Django Reinhardt and Flatt and Scruggs. In this fiddle lesson I look at Tony Rice's 1977 version, showing in detail the fiddle melody and solo. I pay particular attention to the tricky double stops and position changing. A free pdf of the sheet music for Farewell Blues is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on bluegrass fiddle tunes and techniques elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
Heart of Gold (fiddle lesson) The Fiddle Channel 2024-05-01 | Heart of Gold was a no 1 single for Neil Young in 1972. In this fiddle lesson I go through each part of the song- guitar riff, harmonica intro, verse, chorus, harmonica solo and outro. I suggest the options for the most suitable fiddle part to add in each section. A free pdf of the sheet music for this lesson is available to subscribers (see below). There are plenty more free video lessons on pop, rock and country songs elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon2. Books3. Subscription video courses4. Website5. 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 www.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 ViolinBeginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order frombit.ly/31ZWmgm3. 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 Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhbPart 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons tidd.ly/3SwHGhbMUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99tidd.ly/3SwHGhbACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons academyoffolk.comI suggest you contact me before subscribing.4. WEBSITEMy 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.www.fiddlingaround.co.uk__________________________________________________________TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AThaighchris@hotmail.com
