30 Different Fiddle Styles! Examples from ALL MAJOR FIDDLE STYLES

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3 жыл бұрын

Filmed in one take, I play in 30 different fiddle styles!
Released on World Fiddle Day 2021! Hope you Enjoy.
Please forgive the occasionally glitchy video (final cut pro on my computer does that for whatever reason and it's impossible to get rid of) and some sloppy playing in the transitions between styles especially- it was all filmed in one take and because of the various tempos I had no click track and had to jump in as best I could to each style!
Here are the 30 styles listed in order of play:
Scottish, Irish, French Canadian, Canadian Old-time, American Old-time, Métis, Cape-breton, Texas style, Bluegrass, Western Swing, English, Gypsy Jazz, Cajun, Country, Swedish, Klezmer, Prairie Canadian Old-time (Calvin Vollrath), West Coast, Contemporary, Ukrainian, New England, Breton, Blues, Shetland, Mariachi, Jazz, Maritimes, Choro, Folk (fiddle backup), Czech.
Here are the tunes I used for each style:
Scottish- Highlander's Farewell to Ireland (trad)
Irish- Killarney Boys of Pleasure (trad)
French Canadian- Son of a Bear (Louis Beaudoin?)
Canadian Old-time - Don Messor's Breakdown (Don Messor)
American Old-time- Angeline the Baker (trad)
Métis - Red River Jig (trad)
Cape-breton - Miller of Drone (James Scott Skinner)
Texas style- Tom and Jerry (trad)
Bluegrass- Wheel Hoss (Bill Monroe)
Western Swing- Faded Love (Bob, John, and Billy Jack Wills)
English - In the Fields in Frost and Snow (trad)
Gypsy Jazz- Lady Be Good (George and Ira Gershwin)
Cajun- Cajun Fiddle (Don Rich, Buck Owens)
Country - Devil Went Down to Georgia (Charlie Daniels Band)
Swedish- Flippen (Vasen)
Klezmer- Hopak Katsatske (trad)
Prairie Canadian Old-time - Marg Cote Reel (Calvin Vollrath)
West Coast- Flowers (Oliver Schroer)
Contemporary- June Tune (Trent Freeman)
Ukrainian- Arkan (trad)
New England- Moneymusk (trad)
Breton- Danse Andro (trad)
Blues- [Generic 12-bar blues in G]
Shetland- Spootiskerry (trad)
Mariachi- Jesusita En Chihuahua
Jazz- Misty (Erroll Garner)
Maritimes- L'Acadienne (trad)
Choro- Tico-Tico no fuba (Zequinha de Abreu)
Folk fiddle backup (Standard folk song chord progression with fiddle improvisation- I wanted to represent how the main role of many fiddlers is accompanying singers/singer-songwriters, rather than simply playing instrumental tunes).
Czech- Beer Barrel Polka (Jaromir Vejvoda)

Пікірлер: 348

@MICHAELBURNYEAT Жыл бұрын

Part 3 released for World Fiddle Day 2023: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oauClbiS3NDNmZs.html

@maggiepie8810 Жыл бұрын

As a Swede I'm honoured to be represented in this list 💙💛💙

@mistyautumnwoods Жыл бұрын

I’m an American banjo player and aspiring fiddler, and it really warmed my heart to hear Angeline the Baker. That was one of the first fiddle tunes I ever learned. Incredible playing, I aspire to play as well as you someday!

@hollerandcrow 7 ай бұрын

This is seriously so impressive! Feel like I learned more about fiddling from this video than I have in about 15 years of playing.

@DSteinman 3 жыл бұрын

What a tour de force! 30 is more than enough, but I'll throw in Argentine tango, Danish, and Norwegian Hardanger fiddle!

@ScottJB 2 жыл бұрын

Love me some Danish fiddle

@rhymeswithsomethingy4766 Жыл бұрын

The versatility and possiblies of this instrument are endless..

@strings1984 Жыл бұрын

Could throw in Paganini's 3rd? The one with the fingered octaves... Technically fiddle music... Just stupid hard fiddle music.

@maggiepie8810 Жыл бұрын

Then you also have the Finnish tango!

@zymelin21 7 ай бұрын

@@strings1984 you wanna hear paganinis caprice #26 for guitar. with Li Jie you will drop your jaw!

@appalachiangunman9589 2 жыл бұрын

The Swedish fiddle may have been similar to what my papaw heard as a boy when him and his brother would sit on the railroad tracks and listen to a Swedish man play his fiddle on his porch. The man was an engineer for the local mining company I think.

@carlciulla6546 6 ай бұрын

I’m Cajun French and live in Lafayette Louisiana, you did the damn thing 👏🏼

@ogstopper Жыл бұрын

"Please forgive the occasionally glitchy video ......" I think the last thing you need is forgiveness!! That was absolutely brilliant!!!! Thank you.

@corygene6477 Жыл бұрын

Blows me away how many different styles there are and even more so how you can separate them all like that.

@MICHAELBURNYEAT 3 жыл бұрын

Timestamps: Scottish- 0:00 Irish- 0:47 French Canadian- 1:26 Canadian Old-time - 1:56 American Old-time- 2:30 Métis - 3:00 Cape-breton - 3:22 Texas style- 3:53 Bluegrass- 4:32 Western Swing- 5:08 English - 6:12 Gypsy Jazz- 6:41 Cajun- 7:18 Country - 7:57 Swedish- 8:07 Klezmer- 8:33 Prairie Canadian Old-time- 8:59 West Coast- 9:44 Contemporary- 10:24 Ukrainian- 11:14 New England- 11:46 Breton- 12:21 Blues- 12:48 Shetland- 13:17 Mariachi- 13:53 Jazz- 14:22 Maritimes- 15:31 Choro- 16:19 Folk fiddle backup- 17:08 Czech- 17:35

@CrossBonesAlex 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent - thank you very much for this wonderful overview of styles and your skillful and impressive display of them - great idea!

@JustFiddler 2 жыл бұрын

matur suksma

@fox5411 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciated the stoic facial expressions that never interfered with the changes of styles. 🦊Watson

@annecarrollgilmour2778 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, ty for adding the timestamps too- you are just incredible!

@fishbrownconnect7927 2 жыл бұрын

I am loving all the Canadian sub groups here. As a traveling Canadian folk musician I really enjoyed this.

@aarphi1984 Жыл бұрын

Was wondering if the player is perhaps from Atlantic Canada, or have those styles really gained so much attention? Seemed to somewhat dominate the video (which I'm not complaining about 😉 ).

@FirstLast-uj9ud 9 ай бұрын

@@aarphi1984 According to his bio, he's from British Columbia and specialises in Canadian fiddle styles

@barbarafrancis3779 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy that you have labeled each tune and have the style written for each section of the video! I know many of these tunes, but would have been lost otherwise. You are a fiddler’s fiddler!❤️❤️🎻🎶

@ScottJB 2 жыл бұрын

Cajun goes harder than I thought it would 🔥

@johnaustin1825 2 жыл бұрын

Real talent. Unbelievable to be able to play so many styles - GENIUS

@MichaelMarkGuitar 2 жыл бұрын

Dude this is amazing! You just fiddled for 20 minutes straight and didn’t miss a beat. I love it. Definitely sharing! I think my fave is Bluegrass.

@zymelin21 7 ай бұрын

In cape Breton the sets are 45 minutes. sometimes they change the pianist.

@smoke5620 11 ай бұрын

Watching and taking in your control of your right arm and hand in conjunction with the control of the bow with such varied techniques is truly a wonderful thing to watch. All the hard work you put in over the years has really paid off for yourself and your fans… of which I am a big fan. Thanks so much Michael!!

@MokumHVB 13 күн бұрын

Very impressve! My favourites are Schottish, Klezmer, Ukraine. Fun!

@k.p.redmond2507 Жыл бұрын

All I can say is Dayuum! An entire planet's musical samples in 19 minutes! Well done!

@alinebarroca01 Жыл бұрын

Choro on fiddle? Uau never been so proud of being Brazilian!! 🎻

@patriksun7094 Жыл бұрын

Damn... I've been playing violin for almost 9 years. And idk why I've never heard such violin music before. I badly want to learn how to use my violin the same way. Gone to search for tutorials

@aarphi1984 Жыл бұрын

Love living in NB and being surrounded by so many great styles!

@mattmacdonald8512 Күн бұрын

This inspired me to learn the fiddle (particularly Canadian east coast)

@aydendeagle-larkin2556 2 жыл бұрын

Cape Breton was a huge part of my childhood nice to here it again

@matthewmailman1923 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning. What a terrific presentation! This took a LOT of work to put together. Thank you for sharing your talents.

@9drzipe 4 ай бұрын

I must say that I found "Cape-Breton" more simular to the type of fiddle style that I've heard here in Sweden than the actuall "Swedish" example but well done either way! Im by no means an expert just love the sound of a fiddle! Great work!

@alberteendean4077 Жыл бұрын

It was like traveling around time while attending various festivals of the world. Not to mention informative.

@ChiefSpookyFish 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool video! As a beginner on the fiddle it's inspirational to see so many different styles displayed so well. I hope I can get as good as you some day! Thanks for sharing 👍

@mormonobserver 2 ай бұрын

Ive been considering picking up a cheap starter from Amazon. I had no idea there were so many styles of play to choose from. Thanks for sharing!

@johncrocker9514 Жыл бұрын

Just...Outstanding! What a great, great talent!

@kayleejsunshine Жыл бұрын

Loooooove the first one. I had KZfaq playing random videos while I washed dishes and this one came on. I was very confused as to what kind of performance I was listening to, what style… then I figured it must be the sample video of 30 different styles. Amazing work to do all these.

@PolkaSunia Жыл бұрын

This is amazing!!! You played for almost 19 minutes without missing a beat! It's amazing to hear all of the different styles of fiddle music. I've been learning how to play the violin and I'm trying out fiddling and this is a great way for me to pinpoint which style I would really like to try playing! Again, great job!!

@hollythelibrarian_ 3 жыл бұрын

Love this! We were watching and heard "Faded Love" and Ellie immediately paused and picked up her fiddle so she could play the tune. Happy World Fiddle Day!

@alexanderchaihorsky4605 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Missed Hungarian, though, I think. But its easy to find. The many rare styles, however were very very interesting. Thank you.

@ryantaylor3599 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Love it when I have fun and learn something - not unlike my music lessons with Michael!

@BluegeanJana Жыл бұрын

Great fiddling! You showed great versatility in 30 styles. I can't imagine making all those transitions instantaneously. Blessings!

@earlelfrink 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant!

@armandpelletier4068 2 жыл бұрын

That was great, loved it, hope to hear you play more!

@twaasheds 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, we’ll done👌glad to see Shetland fiddle recognised as a major style😎

@jamesmungall7847 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Enjoyed every minute.

@rosaliecarver6780 3 жыл бұрын

Michael, this is amazing! Thanks so much for this :)

@Reddleg82 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo!!! Absolutely amazing!!

@dwayneloftice2326 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Brilliant!!

@bellabird1000 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible 👍 What a pleasure to hear… Thanks

@claudiavivanco3162 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! This video is a delight. Thank you

@usernamemykel 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!! NONSTOP! VARIATION!

@cathrynnorris7796 3 жыл бұрын

Super Cool! Thanks for this wicked fun and informative offering!

@davelidstone9322 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful world tour! Well done.

@Crystal-il3jl Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I never knew there were so many styles!

@minacciosa 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously impressive. Fantastic work!

@jackwilloughby239 Жыл бұрын

Abso F-ing-lutely Brilliant Mate! You know, if you had a Book with all the Bowings, and a Play along, It would totally replace all that horrible Kreutzer & Tartini that young Violinists are forced to go through to learn Bowing. Might even make a dent in O'Connor's "American School", totally overpriced and not even remotely connected with how He Learned to Play. Total Admiration Michael!

@chericeevans9990 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed hearing the different styles

@jknox1000 Жыл бұрын

That was incredible. I want to listen to it over and over! Thank you so much!

@jugglingarduousgrit Жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing! i never know that fiddle have so many style, and each style have so unique color! thanks!

@amusicment4829 Жыл бұрын

Ha what fun! Awesome idea 👍🏽👏🏽💕

@sesquashtwo 2 жыл бұрын

WOW....wow....and wow....! Made my day, Michael Burnyeat!

@joantreis2615 Жыл бұрын

Loved this. Brilliant. Sharing.

@debd7197 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Well done and thank you.

@lizbethstringer3583 Жыл бұрын

Much clapping!!! Very impressive. Thank you!

@UkuleleSioni 2 жыл бұрын

A marathon tour de force. Thank you.

@SecretLanternSociety 3 жыл бұрын

This is great! I really appreciate how you added and faded the titles - informative yet lovely. Not to mention the music!

@dianelake9187 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@benkiserappalachianmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Really cool how you showed all these different styles. My favourite will always be american old-time.

@yikoikwg 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing different kind of fiddle styles! I think I like Irish style more.

@Guitardunc53 2 жыл бұрын

That was superb, I loved every minute. I'm going to share generously!

@normannippy8471 11 ай бұрын

Well done. That was truly impressive

@marylang9999 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

@patriciawarder4641 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ! I have just listened to this for the third time this evening! Love your playing and choices of pieces! Sharing your videos and Facebook page!

@paulmcinally4090 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible playing Sir 👏👏👏👏👏👏

@setayeshrahimi6185 9 ай бұрын

Amazing 🤩

@CBMalloch 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job, Michael! I send kudos not only to you but also to your obviously similarly multifaceted accompanist!

@gulfmountain 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful man... Thanks very much for the education! Sincerly

@agnesbroton6727 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic fiddler!!!!!!

@franksabatino7576 Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude. Never expected to hear Roll Out the Barrel Polka on fiddle!

@fox5411 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo, brilliant and as comprehensive a survey of styles as I’ve ever heard. As a fiddler for 50 years, the most challenging style was always Cape Breton style to me. Really appreciated Maritime and the wide variety of Canadian styles as well. Thanks times ten and squared twice. 🦊 Watson

@casualdiscussionenjoyer3303 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the tone is so vibrant and clean. Awesome performance

@gloriabauer2392 11 ай бұрын

WOW....Great Video !

@petromic1947 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing your expertise. I really appreciate your time

@MrBowsmith 9 ай бұрын

Wow! Fair play to you. Admire your skills producing magic.

@jennifermichaels8653 2 жыл бұрын

WOW... so very interesting. I had no idea that there are so many different styles of fiddle music. What a talented young man.

@smoke5620 Жыл бұрын

That was so fantastic! I really am speechless!! You are such a talent…

@VmanStudioz 7 ай бұрын

A Master Class in everything Fiddle. Bravo 🎻👏🏼👏🏼

@wadesmoke9726 2 жыл бұрын

You are awesome Michael

@ronaldburnyeat3710 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of work and mental concentration there Michael. Very well done!

@johntait491 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous. A lot of concentration and practice has gone into sounding this good. Well done.

@janj3675 2 ай бұрын

So good! Thank you!

@rogberube6422 Жыл бұрын

Great playing, Michael.

@Mrthreadedtime 2 жыл бұрын

Wow....incredibly talented

@johnkrinock1792 11 ай бұрын

Awesome fiddle playing, I'd be thrilled just to be able to play 1 style as good as you. Very talented, great video.

@jimwatts2411 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Michael. We are having a backyard fire, and very much enjoying the music.

@jimbob5848 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! A talented guy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@lindamills6192 Жыл бұрын

Your a man with crazy mad skills.. I loved this. I'm a Michael Cleveland fan, you've made the crosscut of styles quite eloquently.

@grahamrodger372 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic.

@jans6271 Жыл бұрын

German and Norwegian should have been here too, especially considering norway has their own fiddle - Hardanger fiddle

@MICHAELBURNYEAT Жыл бұрын

Both styles are in part 2 of this series! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zslpaq2IrLamoGg.html

@fabfaco8271 Жыл бұрын

Chapeau ! Très belle performance

@kayleejsunshine 2 жыл бұрын

Masterful. That was amazing and all in one sitting! I took a break from practicing and sat down to listen to it all. I’ve never thought of “New England” as a specific style, but as soon as I heard it I loved it and thought of videos and bands I’ve seen from Nee England.

@MICHAELBURNYEAT 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Kaylee! Yes, there are many more fiddle styles than I first knew about when I started researching for this video!

@busking.unleashed 6 ай бұрын

Nice work here. Wow.

@alvarogarcia9410 Жыл бұрын

Wooow, amazing!

@Arcane_Circuit Жыл бұрын

your thinking faces are precious!

@sgtcrab2569 Жыл бұрын

Well that was amazing! It is interesting to hear hints of cross fertilization all over the place. The only one I found a tad off was Shetland. Perhaps it was just the tune selection. PS I am in the Cape Breton Tradition.