How To Get That Old-time Sound On The Fiddle

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  • čas přidán 10. 10. 2016
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Komentáře • 126

  • @fiddlehawk
    @fiddlehawk Před 2 lety +8

    I've been playing fiddle for 30+ years, but mostly traditional Irish music, New England contra, etc. Never liked the way I played old time music because it never sounded like old time music. This is a complete game-changer!! Never too old to learn new tricks :) thank you!

  • @angelvoice2376
    @angelvoice2376 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hey Fiddlehed!
    THANK you ever so much for all the new tips and tricks. You are an amazing, gifted, wonderful teacher of ALL teachers! You're the Best teacher, EVOH!!
    We want to let you know how much we appreciate all the hard work you put into creating these incredibly unique videos for us. Your teaching style is truly exceptional, light years above and beyond other tutors,
    and your genuine kindness, humility, and sincerity shine through in every video.
    You teach like you WANT us to learn. You make your lessons 101. YAY!! You're always mindful that some of us are learning.
    We humbly, graciously, kindly inquire if we may propose a teeny tiny request, though - do you think you could encourage us in a slightly different way?
    We recently watched a video where the teacher mentioned that using phrases like "it is hard, very hard" can make students feel tense, anxious, and fearful, hindering their ability to improve. Instead, will you consider framing challenges as "advanced but achievable"? We believe this change in perspective will really help all of us trying to master these techniques. We are incredibly grateful for all you do, and we hope you know how much we admire, respect, and appreciate you. Thanks a quadrillion million! Appreciate you! Keep up the fantastic work! WE. LOVE. YOU! Be blessed. 🤗 ❤

  • @SageTropian
    @SageTropian Před 7 lety +71

    Fiddlehed is easily the most underrated youtube channel. Keep on doing what you're doing fiddlehed

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety +5

      Thanks for the kind words. j.

    • @urvashiprasad9047
      @urvashiprasad9047 Před 4 lety +1

      I thought the same when I discovered this channel couple days back. There are so many people on CZcams famous for nothing

    • @joanneward6746
      @joanneward6746 Před 3 lety

      Yeah you've basically done everything and then improved on it 😊👌

  • @JasonJBrunet
    @JasonJBrunet Před 2 lety +1

    You have a really captivating Rami Malek vibe and I am here for it.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 2 lety

      I don't know who that is, but I'm taking it as a compliment! Thank you!

  • @user-zq2mk2wx9f
    @user-zq2mk2wx9f Před měsícem

    Hey Jason, as usual since I started my fiddle journey with you, that lesson splits complex technics in basic parts that I am able to practice efficiently. Thank you so much 💯

  • @matthewelliottheinen
    @matthewelliottheinen Před 3 lety +1

    youre the man
    and my cat announces his entrance as well

  • @michaelpreston233
    @michaelpreston233 Před 2 lety +1

    I bought a decent fiddle, learning through Fiddlehead.

  • @oceangem100
    @oceangem100 Před 7 lety +24

    You are a gifted wonderful teacher! Everyone on CZcams is so lucky to have your teachings available to us all! You clearly have an excellent education in music, but not everyone can teach as you do! Thank you. . .from the heart that lives within my violin/fiddle! P.S. The Waltz's are Great too!!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety +1

      Thank you much for the feedback. I enjoy doing this and I am glad we are getting more fiddlers out there. Cheers!

  • @sojnab1
    @sojnab1 Před 2 lety +1

    Great lesson and great great shirt

  • @poppyneese1811
    @poppyneese1811 Před 2 lety +1

    Merry Christmas, I hope you know how much you help us trying to play, your are a remarkable teacher and I’m sure person! Thank You!!!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 2 lety

      My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words. I'm working hard but having fun...

  • @denisestrickland2976
    @denisestrickland2976 Před 2 lety +1

    When I first started, I wish I had you for a teacher. I’ve learned so much more by watching, using your video lessons and my self teaching books. I paid way too much for lessons in the past. Thank you for ALL the help😁👍

  • @grassblade63
    @grassblade63 Před 2 lety +2

    I have never played a fiddle, but I have a decent one ordered, and I can't wait to start learning. I am a gigging lead & rhythm guitar player, and I hope some of what I know about guitar strums and playing by ear crosses over to fiddle playing. I can picture fiddle lines out in my head, but I don't know how that will work out in actual practice. I'll know soon!

  • @franksfiddle9031
    @franksfiddle9031 Před 4 lety +6

    some lessons just make so much sense of so much else ... this was one of them. I'll be accenting all over the damn place now :)

  • @mustangramblers5910
    @mustangramblers5910 Před 6 lety +1

    You are a born teacher. Best fiddle lessons on CZcams. Thank you so much.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. You are very welcome. Cheers.

  • @mariemorris7031
    @mariemorris7031 Před 5 lety +2

    Thanks for being here......I found you again.......after loosing you the other day..........this really means something..........a new endeavor for me.....ol time fiddle.........Marie Morris

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 5 lety

      Marie Morris We hope you keep finding your way back to! Thank you for fiddling with us!

  • @LohTek
    @LohTek Před 7 lety +1

    I kept hearing that in every cajun folk song I listened to and I could not for the life of me figure out that sound.. well here it is!! Thanks FiddleHed :D

  • @XxSEETH3RxX
    @XxSEETH3RxX Před 5 lety +2

    This is something I've been working on for a while. Getting that good old time sound.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 5 lety

      XxSEETH3RxX It is satisfying!

  • @josephsobnosky1429
    @josephsobnosky1429 Před 3 lety

    Thank you to fiddlehead. I purchased the Irish Variation lessons, and enjoy playing so much more!

  • @greenshp
    @greenshp Před 7 lety +2

    Need this so badly! Do more on bowing patterns! Thanks, Fiddlehed!

  • @jimwoods5785
    @jimwoods5785 Před 6 lety

    You are a great teacher. I have learned many things from you. Thanks for what you do.

  • @AusyG
    @AusyG Před 5 lety +2

    Wow I haven't watched 5 minutes of this video and tried that trick. I didn't think I could make a simple song like "you are my Sunshine" sound better and yet I gave it a rhythm that really makes you want to tap your foot.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 5 lety

      Austin goodwyn Keep practicing and every trick will become easier!!

  • @stagelifelv9324
    @stagelifelv9324 Před 3 lety

    Great tips, great inspiration. It was your videos that gave me the confidence that I could possibly play the fiddle. Thank you very much.

  • @Jack8888.
    @Jack8888. Před 3 lety

    I’m so glad I found your page !!!

  • @mikelink8191
    @mikelink8191 Před 7 lety

    Thank you kindly for doing what you do, good sir!

  • @skatebearder7298
    @skatebearder7298 Před 7 lety

    A great and very informative video. I can't wait to try it!

  • @johnjriggsarchery2457
    @johnjriggsarchery2457 Před 6 lety

    Your series is so great. I've been playing for quite a few years but it's still really helpful to slow down and pick up the subtle stuff that you do.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 6 lety

      Glad you found the videos. Thanks. :)

  • @soumen793
    @soumen793 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic...❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @martinpleass913
    @martinpleass913 Před 3 lety

    Very impressed with this teaching.

  • @justinmorgan5382
    @justinmorgan5382 Před 7 lety +1

    🤙🤙these lessons are the best!! It really helps that you have some of the notes taped off, it makes it easier and it mirrors my own violin since i am a beginner.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety +1

      We all were beginners. We all get better by staying with it. Cheers.

  • @ShadyGrove14
    @ShadyGrove14 Před 7 lety

    Love this lesson! I just started to become interested with Old Time music after watching dozens of Clifftop videos on CZcams. I noticed the fiddling in these videos all have a distinct sound and style...you just pointed me in the direction I need to get started in Old Time fiddling!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for the feedback. It's a lot of fun. Keep at it!

  • @blainesenior9981
    @blainesenior9981 Před 6 lety

    Wonderful wonderful tutorial! Gave great insight into the 1st steps of old time fiddling. Thank you!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 6 lety

      Hey, Blaine! You know you're welcome, don't you?

  • @anannanaful
    @anannanaful Před 3 lety

    Awesome tutorial. Thank you.

  • @abee131
    @abee131 Před 7 lety +1

    Really good lesson. I have such a hard time with these rhythms. You broke it down enough I could hear it for the first time. Now to learn it!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      Keep at it. It will come! Cheers.

  • @moniqueseiller4829
    @moniqueseiller4829 Před 5 lety

    Biiiiig thanks...i really like your videos..very Nice job...i really love the picture too..you help me a lot...cheers from france..😋😋😋😋😋🤞

  • @ChadRitchie
    @ChadRitchie Před 7 lety

    Thanks for posting this video. Your explanation on old-time bowing is easy to understand and very helping. Great practice tips as well.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      You're welcome. Thanks for the nice comments. Cheers.

  • @susancampbell8893
    @susancampbell8893 Před 4 lety

    You are amazing!

  • @osho531
    @osho531 Před 7 lety

    u r the best guy in the world for me right now........i m beginner in violin and i dont have any music teacher in my college so I headed to youtube but for months I didnt find anything useful......but when i saw u in the "GAME OF THRONES" theme video i was shocked to see your methods of teaching and i learnt it so easily..........
    seriously......keep making videos.....

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      Osho satay shastri....glad you found the channel. A new improved website will be up in a few weeks. I think you will find it helpful. I have a Facebook page, too. If you are on Facebook, you will find notices there. Cheers.

  • @clemenceclemence3874
    @clemenceclemence3874 Před 6 lety +1

    such a nice professor!!! many thanks from france!

  • @jack002tuber
    @jack002tuber Před 5 lety +1

    Wow, I just found this. A great lesson.. I have to try it. Thanks for this!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 5 lety +1

      jack002tuber Try it out and let us know how it goes!!

  • @jerrychaput2529
    @jerrychaput2529 Před 4 lety +2

    Very good teaching my friend Aloha !! I have enjoyed this lesson

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 4 lety

      Jerry Chaput Thank you for liking it🙌

  • @jimwoods5785
    @jimwoods5785 Před 6 lety

    Great video. Trying to learn.

  • @warrenmyrick97
    @warrenmyrick97 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing and very very generous! Thank you

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 4 lety

      warren myrick Thankful you’re fiddling with us🙏

  • @Fledglinfiddler
    @Fledglinfiddler Před 7 lety

    Great lesson - you make things so clear

  • @mingmingandmikki
    @mingmingandmikki Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you so much sir!

  • @shmoopadnos5699
    @shmoopadnos5699 Před 7 lety

    old crow medicine show makes me think of the song they did in new orleans after katrina, that song will be in my head forever, i hear them one and all....

  • @morbanjo2503
    @morbanjo2503 Před 7 lety

    Excellent lesson!

  • @kaystewart6009
    @kaystewart6009 Před rokem

    Thank you!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 8 měsíci

      Your so welcome 🎶
      We have a guide available you may enjoy:
      fiddlehed.com/blog/how-to-play-violin-an-illustrated-beginners-guide-fiddlehed/

  • @madelinelaporta9290
    @madelinelaporta9290 Před 5 lety

    Thanks so much for all your great tips and advice.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 5 lety

      For sure. Are you also a teacher?

    • @madelinelaporta9290
      @madelinelaporta9290 Před 5 lety

      FiddleHed No. I am a student of Fiddle. My email is deceiving. I meant the name for use with my fiddle lessons. Anyway, your site and lessons are wonderful. Thanks for all you do for those of aspiring to your talent.

  • @mrgroovestring
    @mrgroovestring Před 4 lety +3

    Fantastic teacher. Its all about the groove ;-)

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 4 lety

      Gregory Edwards We quite agree🙏🏼🙌🏼👍

  • @ZachVance108
    @ZachVance108 Před 6 lety

    You have pretty much taught me how to play !

  • @patrickgriffiths2628
    @patrickgriffiths2628 Před 7 lety

    hey man love you work,helping me heeps

  • @mckiemckinnon5323
    @mckiemckinnon5323 Před 7 lety

    Found this while my fiddle was put away. Can't wait to do this when I get home.

  • @JustFiddler
    @JustFiddler Před 4 lety

    thankyou , greeting from bali island

  • @hughmccafferty
    @hughmccafferty Před 6 lety

    thanks for this

  • @banjotramp1
    @banjotramp1 Před 7 lety

    I've been playing old time for decades, sometimes show folks the bowing. This video would have saved me at least 5 years figuring it out by myself the hard way (staying up way too late at festivals)

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      Thanks for the kind words. Staying up late is a fun way to learn. :)

  • @MybitofHistory
    @MybitofHistory Před 7 lety

    I've got to say - your lessons are getting better and better - wish I was getting better at playing the fiddle - time restraints hamper my practicing.... Nevertheless, the videos you are producing are simply 'encouraging' - keep it up, and I hope it all pays off for you in the long term. Seasons Greetings From Ilkley Moor (West Yorkshire), without my hat on ;)

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      Thank you. You might be doing better than you think. Learning to play instruments is a unique journey. Keep at it. Even if you don't sense the progress. Make a tape. Make another tape in a few months. Listen to them both. You might be surprised. Have great holidays.

  • @cjirucha13
    @cjirucha13 Před 2 lety

    Great video, as always @fiddleHed! Just a question: Is it common to maintain this offbeat hoedown rhythm throughout the "part B" of many fiddle tunes (one example being Arkansas Traveler)? I was under the impression that the B portion is played a little "smoother" (without the accents), but that could be wrong. Thanks!

  • @petercane6376
    @petercane6376 Před 8 měsíci

    That was such an excellent lesson.
    So good.
    You are a good teacher.
    What make violin are you playing please?

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 8 měsíci

      Thank you very much Peter. Glad your with us. 🙏🏽
      Here's a page explaining your question:
      fiddlehed.com/fiddle-questions/what-kind-of-violin-do-you-play/
      We also have a guide available you may enjoy:
      fiddlehed.com/blog/how-to-play-violin-an-illustrated-beginners-guide-fiddlehed/

  • @BanjoPicker
    @BanjoPicker Před 6 lety

    Love the lessons. Trying to find a very first song to practice on. Or should I be doing some kind of drill exercises?

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 6 lety +2

      Fiddlehed.com is a subscription website that has a Level 1 series for beginners. The first three lessons in the sequence are open to anyone, even non subscribers. As a non-subscriber you can also access the blog and the forum. You should take a look. On CZcams, hundreds of older videos are still available for free. Search Fiddlehed Beginner in CZcams and tune lessons and technique lessons will show. Welcome to fiddling! Cheers.

  • @hutchwd
    @hutchwd Před 7 lety

    thanks

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      You're welcome, Doug. Thanks for watching my channel!

  • @1952banjo
    @1952banjo Před 7 lety

    So great that you take the time to teach fiddle ! I can only do a little in open chords , so have a problem with standard tuning !

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks for watching my channel. We all are challenged when we are learning something new. Just enjoy that fiddle. j.

  • @jankjo
    @jankjo Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks for the great videos! I would love to learn this technique. I do have a question. In the beginning you talk about accenting the first short beat of each hoedown. But the exercises seem to be accenting the first long beat of each hoedown. So I think I am missing something. Can you help me understand this? Thanks!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      You can practice accenting either the long note (beats one and three) are the first short note (beats 2 and four) which is more challenging.

  • @Deedee5858
    @Deedee5858 Před 5 lety

    In trying to add a real rhythm to my bowing, my bow is bouncing all over the place if I don't bow down toward the frog. As you ask specifically for middle bow, I am not sure why this is so huge a problem other than I'm new? Just keep trying is what I have as a plan at this point. Or perhaps it's fine to get good at it where I am and slowly move toward the middle?

  • @DansOgar
    @DansOgar Před 3 lety

    What chord do you have there? I am gonna learn it on a Keyfiddler.

  • @collinsmith5777
    @collinsmith5777 Před 5 lety

    you should do a video on Otis's death song from cold mountain or a song that sounds similar

  • @trumpeterval8751
    @trumpeterval8751 Před 2 lety

    hey teacher I have a problem. My bridge keeps sliding forward and popping out. 6 yrs playing first time this has happened. Heeeelllllppp!!!!

  • @HPEnglish7
    @HPEnglish7 Před 5 lety

    Great! What song are you playing in the beginning?

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 5 lety

      "Carry Me Back" by Old Crow Medicine Show.

  • @phillclan3
    @phillclan3 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for these excellent suggestions. I am hitting two strings when I put the "crunch" in. Any ideas on this?

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 6 lety +1

      Depending on the key you are playing and the string you are hitting, it might sound ok. Practice scales "putting the crunch" on the notes and pay attention to the bow angle. Sometimes these things take a little time and suddenly you are just doing it the way you intended.

    • @phillclan3
      @phillclan3 Před 6 lety

      Thank you for your thoughts and encouragement

  • @waynechurchill7212
    @waynechurchill7212 Před 5 lety

    Zgreat info

  • @skunx8600
    @skunx8600 Před 7 lety

    and now i know why my songs don't sound quite right sometimes ^,^

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      Keep playing and they will sound fine. Cheers.

  • @ekechi100
    @ekechi100 Před 6 lety

    Can you do a lesson on reggae pattern or patterns and how to get that sound and Boeing also?

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 6 lety +1

      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.

    • @ekechi100
      @ekechi100 Před 6 lety

      FiddleHed
      Will do👍

  • @frozenchipmunk4
    @frozenchipmunk4 Před 7 lety

    Can you create a lesson for the song Loch Lomond?

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      I have an extensive request list but this will go right on it. Great idea. Thanks.

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 7 lety

      Did you see the FiddleHed Facebook page? We are currently having a request event. Go there and put this request in the comment field for the post. For a week we will take requests and then everyone will vote on the top five requests. The one that wins, will be a video soon.

  • @mathewbishop4812
    @mathewbishop4812 Před 3 lety

    I'm not going to never watch u again if I master this

  • @mrdaveyjones5432
    @mrdaveyjones5432 Před 4 lety +1

    Screw Big. Brother ☠️

  • @elflauta1
    @elflauta1 Před 6 lety

    Why do you have the fingerboard marked? I just find that so lame.

    • @johnjriggsarchery2457
      @johnjriggsarchery2457 Před 6 lety +1

      A lot of violin teachers tape their fingerboards so students have an easier time seeing the fingering and or, the violin is also used by students. Same with marking the bow with tape. He may allow students to use that bow.

  • @philiptruitt
    @philiptruitt Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you!

    • @fiddl3hed
      @fiddl3hed  Před 6 měsíci

      Appreciate your enjoyment 👍🏼
      We have a guide available you may enjoy:
      fiddlehed.com/blog/how-to-play-violin-an-illustrated-beginners-guide-fiddlehed/