Hi. This may be a dumb question, but... When I was a bit younger, I was interested in learning the violin (but never did). Now that I am older, I would rather play Irish/ Celtic music, partly for the family history, and a few other things. I have started looking around for someone to teach me, but all I can find are regular violin lessons. So my question is, as regards the actual instrument, is there a major difference between the violin and a fiddle? If I take violin lessons, might I use that knowledge (and the violin...) to play Irish fiddle tunes?
That is a very good question!! I wish I had taken some classical lessons when I first started out playing the fiddle (Scottish traditional, mostly, when I was 23), because a little bit of basic technique is very helpful! I've taken some classical lessons recently and it has really helped my playing a lot! So my answer is: do both! :) Good luck! /Sofie
It is indeed a good question. There are huge differences between classical violin and fiddle. But I think the beginning is pretty much the same. So you could learn the basics of violin and if you have a good teacher he will not give you only etudes and instead folk songs. Some ways to find fiddle players: Go to Irish sessions or pubs and ask the players there, google for Irish fiddle players and where they are located. Irish Folk festivals are a point to meet fiddle players as well, or just write to the organisers. Or learn violin and teach yourself the fiddle with these online lessons.
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Excellent video, Naill. This has solved a lot of bowing issues for me. Also, nice to see you're not married to a single grip style.
Really a great free lesson! Thank you so much!
Excellent description! Thanks very much! Helped my wrist a lot releasing the 4th finger.
absolute revelation concerning the 4th finger creating tension. Brilliant video and have subscribed
I really like this......................talking about "tension etc"......Thanks
Thank you very much Niall, 🌹🌹
Thanks folks!
Dude...thanks for these tips......it was my first issue....bowing arm.
Really excellent video … thank you.
At last! Someone explains the correct method of bowing and tone. Thank you, Niall!
Hugely useful! Thanks!
Thank u
Very useful.🇮🇪
Just had my first Zoom violin lesson 🥴 This video is really helpful, thank you!
Excellente leçon pour débutants comme moi
my pinky hurts by seeing how much you bend it XD
What fiddle are you playing? You pull great tone.
Ta for 4th finger note! Who knew?
well explained !
How do you stop the right hand sliding up the bow?
I want to know what the song is on the fiddlevideo intro
Like a wrist pin and piston in an engine
Hi. This may be a dumb question, but...
When I was a bit younger, I was interested in learning the violin (but never did). Now that I am older, I would rather play Irish/ Celtic music, partly for the family history, and a few other things.
I have started looking around for someone to teach me, but all I can find are regular violin lessons. So my question is, as regards the actual instrument, is there a major difference between the violin and a fiddle? If I take violin lessons, might I use that knowledge (and the violin...) to play Irish fiddle tunes?
That is a very good question!! I wish I had taken some classical lessons when I first started out playing the fiddle (Scottish traditional, mostly, when I was 23), because a little bit of basic technique is very helpful! I've taken some classical lessons recently and it has really helped my playing a lot! So my answer is: do both! :) Good luck! /Sofie
It is indeed a good question. There are huge differences between classical violin and fiddle. But I think the beginning is pretty much the same. So you could learn the basics of violin and if you have a good teacher he will not give you only etudes and instead folk songs.
Some ways to find fiddle players: Go to Irish sessions or pubs and ask the players there, google for Irish fiddle players and where they are located. Irish Folk festivals are a point to meet fiddle players as well, or just write to the organisers. Or learn violin and teach yourself the fiddle with these online lessons.
Hello what is the intro tune you put on every one of Niall's videos?
@@Umiale They responded on another video - it's Niall's cover of "Put 'em under pressure"
Hi it's 'Dearg Doom' from, 'The Tain' by the Horslips !(A great album)
Well part of it was anyway .
Pinkie 😭😱