This lesson helped me get a good tone in one evening of practice. The through away bow and looping was great advise. When I start to sound scratchy I stop, practice looping and through away and in a short time I'm back on track and sounding ok again. Thanks! This is just what I needed.
For everybody who has been playing for awhile but struggling with getting the fiddle tune sound like a fiddle. Fiddlehed is spot on. He is better than all those other online lessons videos on you tube. Now my story.......I ran across your video lessons while searching for Old Joe Clark, beause it is a simple tune but I didn't have that rhythm. My teacher called it syncopated - don't know what that means. Then, i found this lesson, which does so much to give me confidence that your way - which what I was doing secretly away from my teacher - is a more natural way to learn fiddle tunes. My teacher is classical and has corrected lot of my bowing and has improved my playing. But, believes in the formality of a classical trained violinist. And, I notice you have great wrist movement, even on the beginner videos where you play slow. Thank you Fiddlehed for your online lessons.
I am 75 and started to try the fiddle last august. You are so right, slow but sure, So greatful for fiddlehed! I am sure God is blessing you Jason for all you do!
All of your videos are fantastic but this video has helped me out the most. By only playing a few notes at time until you have a good sound before moving on to the next few notes is one of the best advice I have gotten on violin playing
So yeah, I've been piling on the tunes but not working on tone. I've also been unhappy with my fingering. After 9 months of learning, I'm still scratching and screeching on tunes I've been learning since day one. Anyway, I watched this video and decided tonight to stick to one tune at practice and to break down the tune into smaller and smaller sections and "loop" them like you said. And it worked! I came away from tonight's practice much happier with how things sounded and not so frustrated I wanted to throw the fiddle out the window, like the past few practices have been. Thank you!
I thought this was very useful. I practice everyday. I will work on the bow techniques. I am really enjoying the violin. Everything is so helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do all these wonderful videos. I will work on the double stops.
Great advice. I’ve been really trying to relax more when I play. It amazing how much feeling can be put into an instrument. I play Cape Breton style, and I’m still working on getting my playing to sound less forced. Thanks for the tips!
Great , great three tips ; it does seem that moving on to the next tune is the habit in many musical endeavors ; It seems the same in classical, peoples wanna run for they can walk , your ideas build confidence that slowing down is both 'okay' , and a reliable way to reach your goal , thanks
Glad you found the channel. Did you know there is a FiddleHed Facebook page? There will also be a new version of the FiddleHed website running, hopefully, by August. Cheers.
Thanks for this. Good tip--taking tunes we already know. As a beginner, I know quite a few tunes as far as finger placement, but the tone just isn't there. Your tips are VERY helpful!
Thank you so much for ALL you're videos. I can't tell you how much they are helping me. This one really helps. As you say I know the tunes but not happy with my tone. Some great advice here. Any advice to play faster. Is it just a case of time.( I've been playing for 8 months).
FiddleHed Im from a small town in West Cork in Ireland called Bantry, its along the wild Atlantic way and what you teach is typically what we hear at a trad session in the pubs here. Its mighty your teaching it and also making it popular, so thanks again. Another fiddle song you might like is by the Dubliners "muirsin Durkin" if you know it
FiddleHed shur ill contact you again closer the time.. not being biast but Bantry is a beautiful town especially on a Friday, thats its market day so theirs a great atmosphere around the place. I could lend you my fiddle and you could play a few tunes on wolfe tone square for the crowd if you want, they would love the likes of you. Killarney is about 45minutes away and its a very scenic route their through Glengarriff. Its a fabulous part of the country really, I hope you bring some nice weather with you!
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Anyone else having trouble viewing this video? I’m a beginner and really loving Jason’s teaching style. I’d love to watch this one!
Its like cleaning out my closet, rediscovering old music but soundin much better!
This lesson helped me get a good tone in one evening of practice. The through away bow and looping was great advise. When I start to sound scratchy I stop, practice looping and through away and in a short time I'm back on track and sounding ok again. Thanks! This is just what I needed.
Jason, you're a teaching genius.
For everybody who has been playing for awhile but struggling with getting the fiddle tune sound like a fiddle. Fiddlehed is spot on. He is better than all those other online lessons videos on you tube.
Now my story.......I ran across your video lessons while searching for Old Joe Clark, beause it is a simple tune but I didn't have that rhythm. My teacher called it syncopated - don't know what that means. Then, i found this lesson, which does so much to give me confidence that your way - which what I was doing secretly away from my teacher - is a more natural way to learn fiddle tunes.
My teacher is classical and has corrected lot of my bowing and has improved my playing. But, believes in the formality of a classical trained violinist. And, I notice you have great wrist movement, even on the beginner videos where you play slow.
Thank you Fiddlehed for your online lessons.
threefiddlers Thanks!
i am in my 70,s. your explanations are excellent.for me as a complete beginner. slow but sure is the certainly the secret.
Good!
Cudo's to you for picking up a new instument in your 70's. Wow! I feel there is hope for me yet.
I am 75 and started to try the fiddle last august. You are so right, slow but sure, So greatful for fiddlehed! I am sure God is blessing you Jason for all you do!
All of your videos are fantastic but this video has helped me out the most.
By only playing a few notes at time until you have a good sound before moving on to the next few notes is one of the best advice I have gotten on violin playing
glad it helped 👍
So yeah, I've been piling on the tunes but not working on tone. I've also been unhappy with my fingering. After 9 months of learning, I'm still scratching and screeching on tunes I've been learning since day one. Anyway, I watched this video and decided tonight to stick to one tune at practice and to break down the tune into smaller and smaller sections and "loop" them like you said. And it worked! I came away from tonight's practice much happier with how things sounded and not so frustrated I wanted to throw the fiddle out the window, like the past few practices have been. Thank you!
Yeah, better to stuck to a few tunes and really try to make them sound good.
AMAZING TECHNIQUES!!! THANK YOU!!!
Great job
wayne churchill Thank you!
Good Lesson, Thanks.
Gary Bridgham We’re glad you like it!
Thank you Jason, it was very useful
As always very good lesson. Thank you! :)
Timo So glad you think so!
thank you thank you ! this is exactly what i have been looking for! no one else has told me this stuff.
r Miller, you are welcome! Thank you for the feedback!
I thought this was very useful. I practice everyday. I will work on the bow techniques. I am really enjoying the violin. Everything is so helpful. Thanks for taking the time to do all these wonderful videos. I will work on the double stops.
Great advice. I’ve been really trying to relax more when I play. It amazing how much feeling can be put into an instrument. I play Cape Breton style, and I’m still working on getting my playing to sound less forced. Thanks for the tips!
Thanks so much...simple, but it really helps!
Very useful -thanks! Throwaway, looping and taking it easy! Fantastic!
You're welcome, Wayne. Thanks for the feedback.
Great , great three tips ; it does seem that moving on to the next tune is the habit in many musical endeavors ; It seems the same in classical, peoples wanna run for they can walk , your ideas build confidence that slowing down is both 'okay' , and a reliable way to reach your goal , thanks
Beautifully done! So helpful! I lucked out clicking on yours first.
Glad you found the channel. Did you know there is a FiddleHed Facebook page? There will also be a new version of the FiddleHed website running, hopefully, by August. Cheers.
This video is one of the best videos I've seen on improving intonation, even from master violinists and instructors. Great job!
good to hear that, thanks
+FiddleHed here is a tip...
Good posture because if you don't have good posture you will have a bad habit of that and it won't help you back.
:D
Good advice. Thanks.
That was a really good lesson! Can't wait to try the 3 technigues. Looking forward to your teching videos! Thanks so much!!
+Forest Fedoras You are welcome :)
Great tutorial. Great tips. Thank you!
You're welcome. Lisa, have you seen the Fiddlehead Facebook page?
Thanks for the video, you are my fiddle teacher. Merry Christmas.
You're welcome, Luis. I'm glad you found the channel. Happy New Year!
You're amazing!!! Thanks for sharing these lessons! very helpful!
thanks so much,love your lessons
+kuakini3 you're welcome :)
Excellent!
Your videos are the best!!
+Ellen Feather thanks :)
Thanks for this. Good tip--taking tunes we already know. As a beginner, I know quite a few tunes as far as finger placement, but the tone just isn't there. Your tips are VERY helpful!
you're welcome, keep on fiddling...
that was awesome, thanks again Jason. :)
Thank you so much for ALL you're videos. I can't tell you how much they are helping me. This one really helps. As you say I know the tunes but not happy with my tone. Some great advice here. Any advice to play faster. Is it just a case of time.( I've been playing for 8 months).
My advice is to not play fast for now. Down the line, you can use a metronome to speed up your tunes.
awesomme
Brilliant thank you.
You are very welcome!
FiddleHed Im from a small town in West Cork in Ireland called Bantry, its along the wild Atlantic way and what you teach is typically what we hear at a trad session in the pubs here. Its mighty your teaching it and also making it popular, so thanks again. Another fiddle song you might like is by the Dubliners "muirsin Durkin" if you know it
I will be in Ireland July 23-August 3. I'll mostly be on the west coast. perhaps i'll meet you there...
FiddleHed shur ill contact you again closer the time.. not being biast but Bantry is a beautiful town especially on a Friday, thats its market day so theirs a great atmosphere around the place. I could lend you my fiddle and you could play a few tunes on wolfe tone square for the crowd if you want, they would love the likes of you. Killarney is about 45minutes away and its a very scenic route their through Glengarriff. Its a fabulous part of the country really, I hope you bring some nice weather with you!
...put the tune on the request list....
new sub for u good sir 😀
Thank you so much
Hi Fiddlehead, what kind of rosin do you like and how much should a person use?
+Artemis Starwolf I'm not particular. Think I have Hindersine.
Please help me I need you to break down bob wills faded love . I can only play the way you teach.
To make a request, please go to Fiddlehed.com. If you are not a subscriber, click on the button, Free Lessons. On the banner, click on the word, FORUM. There is a thread in there called Make a Request. Please enter it there so I can track it. Thanks.
I like the song you mentioned, and I didn't really get the name. I want to learn it. How do you spell it?
The tune I use in this video is "Arkansas Traveller". I have videos teaching this. :)
question; when I bow i have a tenancy to move the bow up and down adjacent to the strings, how do i correct this?
+Jarrad Pearman play in front of a mirror
The intro sounds like (nothing breaks like a heart - Miley Cyrus)
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:)