Country Bluegrass Fiddle Licks & Tricks w Justin Branum

Watch this video if you are a Bluegrass fiddler and you want to bring variety into your own breaks and gain new ways to practice that are pretty easy to get going with…
In this video- how to play country bluegrass fiddle with @masterfiddle Justin Branum - in this video we use the Magic Bluegrass scale as it relates to tunes like June Apple.
June Apples are small and oblong, with a brisk taste that's unusual for early apples.
I only know this because Justin Branum told me.
He's a Nashville-based master fiddler and regular at the Grand Ole Opry, (which is to Bluegrass what Carnegie Hall is to Classical, and the Village Vanguard is to Jazz).
We used the Bluegrass tune "June Apple" in a video to teach you play-along exercises related to the "Magic Bluegrass Scale". (It's good for other styles besides Bluegrass).
Justin came out of Bluegrass and Texas-style fiddle, then got a master's in Jazz. His breadth combined with the fact that he was self-taught from the age of 12 may explain why he's such an effective teacher.
I respect Justin Branum so much as a fiddle teacher and master fiddle player that I invited him to teach in Asheville this summer at our Creative Strings summer retreat (session B).
We weren't not sure if he could make it because everybody in Nashville wants him to play country bluegrass fiddle on their tours and records, but he just confirmed he's IN!
Want to learn how to play Bluegrass fiddle with Justin Branum, and Austin Scelzo, and me in person? Join the Creative Strings summer retreats (space is limited) here: christianhowes...
Still, if he can, it will naturally include more opportunities to focus on Bluegrass fiddle, Country fiddle, Swing fiddle, and other folk fiddle styles with Austin Scelzo, who is also a tremendous teacher who can show you how to play fiddle coming during the second week.
Our two scheduled fiddle camp sessions are the weeks of June 25th and July 2nd. The first week will be really diverse, including jazz and any styles you want to do.
If you would rather come for a folk-music-centered experience the week of July 8-15, possibly to include special guests Justin and Austin Scelzo, sign up at link below.
christianhowes...
#fiddle #playalong #bluegrass

[@gmwillis2000]

This is a HUGE technique. I was doing it and did not know it. Christian's approach and especially with Justin is golden.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Frank thanks if you like this you might find some of the downloads useful in my Christmas Giveaway: swiy.co/Secret_Giveaway

[@burbleall]

I really find this style of instruction fun and so informative. I am already subscribed to both of you separately, and it's cool to see you working together. Thank you.

[@Crowfeather-v5o]

Can't get enough...guaranteed to lift my mood .😅🎉

[@bobtownsend7920]

Justin is a great musician! Thanks for having him on with his bluegrass and country ideas!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Want to learn how to play Bluegrass fiddle with Justin Branum, and Austin Scelzo, and me in person? Join the Creative Strings summer retreats (space is limited) here: christianhowes.com/creative-strings-asheville-extension/

[@williammeredith9413]

Love this tune

[@JimPlattes]

It's good that you choose a fiddle tune to showcase this approach.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Jim!

[@fiddlefolk]

Great lessons! Justin has become one of my new favorite fiddle players! Talented man! And very nice!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stilllife4u]

Those patterns are called motifs .Love this stuff . Thank you .

[@martinmulvany1157]

I was only in Nashville for one day and one night, I made it down to the Grand Old Opry for the $5 paid tour. 😎🎻

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Right on Martin!

[@64bluegrass]

Great video! Thanks! This is why I wanted to get into Bluegrass, for the improv.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

I am happy that you found this video useful :)

[@garyroberts2563]

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I like this format.

[@panchounderwood1679]

That's was great 👍 sound . Got fiddle 🎻 been wanting to learn.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Go for it!

[@panchounderwood1679]

@@ChristianHowesViolin nervous but exciting at the same time hope that's natural.

[@bwbillwilliamsbw]

Neat

[@michabiaowas-fiddlerskrzyp5240]

Scale is base to play. Thank You.

[@vinnymak448]

Well done. big fan of both y'all...

[@valentinomucci]

Finally! I've been searching this progression for years. Thanks guys!! 🔥

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks

[@ellenbruckermarshall4179]

Awesome helpful, thanks guys!

[@kimzetterberg557]

Smoke’n hot boys!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Kim!

[@doctor2ba]

Brilliant! Definitely magic!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Robert!

[@Jdluke61]

Great!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks!

[@FrankCoPenn]

Dream team😊

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Frank!

[@kenkoellner9421]

So the degrees in that scale ar 1, 3, 4, 5, b7, 1 ???

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Yes