Fiddlers Green Beyond Violin
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Introduction to Lesson One
PrerequisitesInterested in playing fiddle and:
Welcome
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Learn fiddle (despite violin training!
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Book larnin'
Survey the styles and find your groove!
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Get a guitar accompanist and practice playing in ensemble!
Decide which style you are most interest in by reading these articles. All of them were started by this teacher so if you have questions, use the email link below. |
Mandatory listening
Listening is critical
Course originator Geof Bard posts as Wikidgood... and if you can find it, course instructor Geof Bard was recorded as here playing McPherson’s Lament, a sad bagpipe style tune of a rogue fiddler who met his demise and played one last tune “upon the gallers tree”. |
Geof and Scott, a damned good guitarist demonstrate the spirit of collaboration which is essential in makin' music.
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Lesson One Wrap Up
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Conclusion title
Lesson 2
Contact your instructor
ResourcesLester McCumbers demonstrating how to hold the fiddle Appalachia style, violin teachers beware! Class Notes. Lesson on How to Accompany. |