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!

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. 🤗 ❤

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

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 💯

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

You are a gifted wonderful teacher! Everyone on KZfaq 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!!

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!

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😁👍

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 :)

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!!!

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

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

I bought a decent fiddle, learning through Fiddlehead.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

youre the man and my cat announces his entrance as well

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

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

I’m so glad I found your page !!!

Awesome tutorial. Thank you.

Fantastic...❤️❤️❤️❤️

Very impressed with this teaching.

🤙🤙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.

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

Great lesson and great great shirt

Love this lesson! I just started to become interested with Old Time music after watching dozens of Clifftop videos on KZfaq. 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!

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

Great video. Trying to learn.

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

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

Amazing and very very generous! Thank you

You are amazing!

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!

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....

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

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

Great lesson - you make things so clear

Thanks so much for all your great tips and advice.

Thank you!

Thank you so much sir!

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.....

Excellent lesson!

hey man love you work,helping me heeps

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)

thankyou , greeting from bali island

thanks for this

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

You have pretty much taught me how to play !

Fantastic teacher. Its all about the groove ;-)

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!

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

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

thanks

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 ;)

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!

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?

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

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 !

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

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

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

Great! What song are you playing in the beginning?

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

Zgreat info

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

Can you create a lesson for the song Loch Lomond?

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

Screw Big. Brother ☠️

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

Thank you!