This is a good quick explanation of what makes it sound Cajun. I was at a jam last night and a lot of those people just don't seem to know these basics. In many ways it is easier to play Cajun tunes when you know them. Plus why bothering to tune to the accordion makes more sense. Some of the best double stops etc aren't available when you play tuned standard with a C accordion. But then there is the situation I was in a while ago at Marc Savoy's where I came in and he's playing on an E accordion! A pain in the butt even standard tuned. Ha! 😃
D J , that’s great to hear you’re picking it up again! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. If you’re looking to play more tunes in this style, take a minute to check out my website. I think you might like it! mitchreedmusiclessons.com/
Good morning Mitch from the hot and steamy South. Just when I was finally here and preparing to come over to meet with you ,off you go to Maine! Although I will not move back to Maine I hope to catch up with you on my next trip back home. Meantime thanks to your Blog I can keep up with you. I really appreciate all of your videos, they are a significant contribution in keeping Cajun music alive and vibrant. E.
Hi Mitch, a friend turned me onto your channel today after I had asked him if he knew of any resources for learning Cajun style fiddling. Great stuff so far - I can't wait to see more! I'm coming from the world of Old-Time music, and I was wondering if it's common/preferred to stay tuned to standard tuning when playing Cajun tunes, or is it more common to cross tune or tune to the key that you are playing in? Some folks will cross-tune with Old-Time music and I was wondering if that's true with Cajun. Thank you!
Hey Mitch, love the way you teach. I am brand new to the fiddle and am wondering does it matter what kind of rosen you use for the Cajun application? Also, I have viewed a number of violin training videos and they cover the way to set up your bow and how to hold it. I haven't found one of your videos that covers that. Can you direct me to a particular video that you already have posted? Thank you!
Great questions, Christine- Any brand of rosin is fine, although it depends more on your climate than your style of playing. You might have inspired a new video with your question! If you go to my website I have a series called “Fiddle from Scratch”. It’s a series of 6 videos and the very first video covers holding the fiddle and bow, as well as rhythmic bowing and shuffling. Best part is it’s available on DVD, to stream, or to download. Here’s a link: mitchreedmusiclessons.com/ Let me know if you need anything else.
Mitch, I would love to buy one of your $20 CDs but I am NOT paying $50 dollars postage to me in France! Have you any plans to make your output digital downloads? Thanks!
I do have a download of my Fiddle from Scratch series at mitchreedmusiclessons.com/downloads/. I also have a streaming subscription service available at mitchreedmusiclessons.com/become-a-member/. Let me know if you have any more questions. I’m glad to help...and btw, I agree that international rates are sometimes very high, especially if you don’t want your order to arrive on the slow boat. .
@@MitchReedMusicLessons Would you please post a tutorial on how to play "Amazing Grace", with the drone.accents? I'm a brand new fiddle player, African American dude, and I just turned 68! I'm lookin' to live the rest of my life in a blaze of glory, playing fiddle tunes! Can you please help with this one request? ~ Kenny Bradshaw Oak Park, Illinois (Suburb of Chicago!)
I’m told the “slide” was used because it allowed music on the fiddle to sound like the bagpipes from Scotland. My family genealogy is Scottish and Nova Scotia French.
This is a good quick explanation of what makes it sound Cajun. I was at a jam last night and a lot of those people just don't seem to know these basics. In many ways it is easier to play Cajun tunes when you know them. Plus why bothering to tune to the accordion makes more sense. Some of the best double stops etc aren't available when you play tuned standard with a C accordion. But then there is the situation I was in a while ago at Marc Savoy's where I came in and he's playing on an E accordion! A pain in the butt even standard tuned. Ha!
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Cool video Mitch, very informative, thank you.
Any time 🎻
Sounds great. I haven't played violin for 23 years, and I'm trying to get back into it. Thanks for the inspiration.
D J , that’s great to hear you’re picking it up again! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. If you’re looking to play more tunes in this style, take a minute to check out my website. I think you might like it! mitchreedmusiclessons.com/
Thank you sir......so enjoyed this one....peace brother....God bless
Thanks for watching 🎻
Good morning Mitch from the hot and steamy South. Just when I was finally here and preparing to come over to meet with you ,off you go to Maine! Although I will not move back to Maine I hope to catch up with you on my next trip back home. Meantime thanks to your Blog I can keep up with you. I really appreciate all of your videos, they are a significant contribution in keeping Cajun music alive and vibrant. E.
Well you’re welcome to come see me next time you are in New England. Until then at least we have the internet. 😎
Mighty,really enjoyable
You've got a fan from Texas too Mitch
Glad you're here!
Love this. I'm inspired. I hope to try all you made me think of
Thanks for tuning in!
Nicely presented, and easy to understand...Nice one !...👍...
This is great!!!!
Really fantastic stuff, Mitch! Thanks so much. My holidays will have some Cajun spice this year! Hope your holidays will be the best ever.
Thanks, Donald! Happy Holidays!
Mitch, you have a new follower and I’m from North La. Thanks for the help.
Welcome!
thank you
c'est bon
Hi Mitch, a friend turned me onto your channel today after I had asked him if he knew of any resources for learning Cajun style fiddling. Great stuff so far - I can't wait to see more! I'm coming from the world of Old-Time music, and I was wondering if it's common/preferred to stay tuned to standard tuning when playing Cajun tunes, or is it more common to cross tune or tune to the key that you are playing in? Some folks will cross-tune with Old-Time music and I was wondering if that's true with Cajun. Thank you!
Hi Darrin, I play my Cajun tunes one octave down. This is a great resource to answer your question. mitchreedmusiclessons.com/?s=cajun+tuning
Hey Mitch, love the way you teach. I am brand new to the fiddle and am wondering does it matter what kind of rosen you use for the Cajun application? Also, I have viewed a number of violin training videos and they cover the way to set up your bow and how to hold it. I haven't found one of your videos that covers that. Can you direct me to a particular video that you already have posted? Thank you!
Great questions, Christine- Any brand of rosin is fine, although it depends more on your climate than your style of playing. You might have inspired a new video with your question!
If you go to my website I have a series called “Fiddle from Scratch”. It’s a series of 6 videos and the very first video covers holding the fiddle and bow, as well as rhythmic bowing and shuffling. Best part is it’s available on DVD, to stream, or to download. Here’s a link: mitchreedmusiclessons.com/
Let me know if you need anything else.
@@MitchReedMusicLessons Thank you Mitch, I appreciate your advice!
Thank you Mitch, I appreciate your advice!
Mitch, I would love to buy one of your $20 CDs but I am NOT paying $50 dollars postage to me in France! Have you any plans to make your output digital downloads? Thanks!
I do have a download of my Fiddle from Scratch series at mitchreedmusiclessons.com/downloads/. I also have a streaming subscription service available at mitchreedmusiclessons.com/become-a-member/. Let me know if you have any more questions. I’m glad to help...and btw, I agree that international rates are sometimes very high, especially if you don’t want your order to arrive on the slow boat. .
Thank you for such a fast response, much appreciated, Mitch. I'll do just that!
How is your fiddle tuner?
Fiddle is tuned down one whole step to Cajun. This video explains it all: th-cam.com/video/VCWuuqUwckA/w-d-xo.html
@@MitchReedMusicLessons Would you please post a tutorial on how to play "Amazing Grace", with the drone.accents?
I'm a brand new fiddle player, African American dude, and I just turned 68! I'm lookin' to live the rest of my life in a blaze of glory, playing fiddle tunes! Can you please help with this one request?
~ Kenny Bradshaw
Oak Park, Illinois
(Suburb of Chicago!)
I’m told the “slide” was used because it allowed music on the fiddle to sound like the bagpipes from Scotland. My family genealogy is Scottish and Nova Scotia French.
That's an interesting connection!