How to play HARDIMAN THE FIDDLER on the fiddle (step-by-step lesson)

HARDIMAN THE FIDDLER sheet music & practice tracks coming June 1, 2024!
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00:00 The tune!
01:36 Welcome!
02:02 Key signature: D mixolydian (D major, but cooler)
02:38 Time signature: 9/8 time
03:14 Learn the tune!
03:35 Learn the A part
05:22 Play the A part!
06:00 Learn the B part
09:25 Play the B part!
10:14 Play the whole tune!
11:09 Learn the variation!
11:28 Learn the A part variation: double stops and melodic variation
12:40 Play the A part variation!
13:13 Learn the B part variation: anticipation of the beat
14:06 Play the B part variation!
14:42 Play the whole variation!
15:33 Thank you, and happy fiddling!

Ft. Liz on fiddle and Dan Faiella on guitar!

Please note that I’m a folk musician and fiddler, and I don’t consider myself a classical violinist. In my experience of the folk tradition, techniques tend to be somewhat informal, variable, and flexible, so take what I say with a grain of salt :) My thoughts on fiddling are based on my own personal musical experience. If you’re looking for more formal violin technique and instruction, there are other resources out there that are geared towards that!

These videos are not intended as a substitute for the advice of a medical professional (when it comes to any thoughts on techniques such as posture, hand placement, etc).

Happy fiddling, friends!