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FREE Online Beginner Fiddle Lessons Start Learning Fiddle!

Name: FREE Online Beginner Fiddle Lessons Start Learning Fiddle!
Rating: 4.7 (34 reviews)

Beginner Fiddle Course - Start the Fiddle - Online Beginner Fiddle Course - Fiddle Primer to start to get you started!

Created byLesson Pros

Last updated 7/2026

English

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What you'll learn

Beginning to make the shift from Violin to Fiddle
A Minor Pentatonic Scale
Fiddle Movements in A Minor Pentatonic
Ascending and Descending fiddle modes in A Minor Pentatonic
Learning how to make your Violin sound Fiddly
Play Along Exercises to help you learn faster

Course content

13 sections • 25 lectures • 1h 22m total length

If you are new to Udemy - Here's how it works2:31
Learn how the course is structured with sections and video lessons, adjust playback speed and quality, and use Q&A, notes, and announcements to stay organized.

Double Stops for A Minor Pentatonic Scale Example1:27
Master double stops in the Am pentatonic scale by playing the E and A strings simultaneously, creating harmonized phrases without changing bow direction.
Example - How to get a good sounding Double Stop1:25
Learn to get a clean double stop on fiddle by adjusting finger position and curling to prevent the e string from ringing, while nudging toward the d string for clearance.
Practice Exercise - Double-Stops A Minor Pentatonic Scale1:05
Practice a double-stops exercise on the A minor pentatonic scale as the instructor guides a timed play-along and previews the next lesson.

Descending Fiddle Move Explained2:25
Master the Am pentatonic scale and build a road map to play fiddly phrases by moving from the high A to open A with targeted string notes and slides.
Example - Practice Session - Descending Fiddle Move4:04
This practice session demonstrates a descending fiddle move with slides, using bluegrass backing tracks, and gradual tempo increases from comfortable speeds toward faster speeds.
Am Pentatonic Descending with Double Stops3:12
Practice Exercise Putting it together with a Backing Track and increasing our Sp5:56
Practice along with backing tracks to combine your descending a minor pentatonic scale with tempo variations, learn note variations, and prepare for the next exercise in the beginner fiddle course.

60 BPM - Use A Major or Minor Pentatonic Scales to practice10:00
Practice fiddle at 60 bpm using A major or minor pentatonic scales to build rhythm and technique.
80 BPM - Use A Major or Minor Pentatonic Scales to practice with9:48
Practice fiddle fundamentals at 80 bpm using A major or minor pentatonic scales to build technique, rhythm, and musical flexibility.
100 BPM - Use A Major or Minor Pentatonic Scales to practice with.9:46
Master fiddle fundamentals by practicing at 100 bpm using A major and A minor pentatonic scales, building technique and tempo control from the course's beginner lessons.
120 BPM - Use A Major or Minor Pentatonic Scales to practice with.9:48

Requirements

Basic Violin Skills are required
You will need a violin/fiddle and a bow
Practice is key - the more you practice the better you will be

Description

BEGINNER FIDDLE - FIDDLE BASICS PRIMER - FIDDLE LESSONS - FREE Fiddle BEGINNER Starter Primer - Learn a few Basics!

#1 Free Beginner Fiddle Primer Online
Over 110,000 Enrollments from 198 Countries in Lesson Pros Courses
Featured in Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, Recorded in Nashville with Grammy Award Winner
Winner of Contest, MNTA Most Innovative Teaching System
Have taught along with National Touring Bands in workshops all across the US and South America
The most in-depth Beginner Fiddle Course Online

You'll want to have some basic beginner violin skills to start this course. (See Beginner Violin Course by Lesson Pros)

WHY TAKE A FIDDLE COURSE FROM THIS GUY?

My passion is inspiring others to feel more confident in themselves and their playing. I feel like playing the fiddle can do that. After years of performing and teaching all over the US. at workshops, out of my home, and through multiple schools, I was asked by many of my students to make fiddle course videos of my lessons. So here is the result.

I hope you will join me on the inside of this fiddle course where you will learn some amazing fiddle tricks.

BUILDING A STRONG FIDDLE COURSE FOUNDATION

For the beginner players who would like to learn fiddle skills
Learn your basics - Every detail will be broken down and explained in easy-to-understand parts to help you succeed.

WHO IS THE TARGET AUDIENCE FOR THIS FIDDLE COURSE

Anyone interested in learning the fiddle
Anyone who wants to play fiddle for enjoyment
Anyone who wants to be a performer or a musician
Great for all ages

FIDDLE COURSE THAT'S FILLED WITH ALL THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

All these fiddle videos are all broken down to the smallest detail. It's assumed that a person who has never attempted to play fiddle is watching this course.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS COURSE

5 Stars
Very thorough instructions - perfect for someone starting from scratch like me! Exactly what I was hoping for! - Britt

5 Stars

Great fiddle teacher. The lessons are easy to understand. - Barbara P.

5 Stars

Very well put together course! Thank you for the care and attention you put into making fiddle playing so accessible! - Luke B.

5 Stars

The instructor is thorough and easy to follow. Clark C.

5 Stars

A great, in depth, start to the course that is easy to follow. - Gary P.

5 Stars

Very clear explanation. Even if English is not my native language I have understood every point thanks to the video. I can't wait to go further - Francine J.

QUESTION ABOUT THIS FIDDLE COURSE?
Feel free to send me any questions you might have about this course. I want to make your learning experience the best that it can be.

THANKS

Thank you for taking the time to look at this Beginner Fiddle Primer.

I look forward to seeing you on the inside and teaching you how to be a beginning fiddle player.
Chuck Millar
Lesson Pros

Fiddle Beginner Starter Course - Learn a few Basics
Primer - Beginner Fiddle Course - Start the Fiddle - Online Beginner Fiddle Course - Fiddle Primer to start

Who this course is for:

This course is for a beginner
This is a short course designed to get you started with the A Minor Pentatonic Scale
All ages - I once had a 96 year old man who wanting to take lessons. His goal was to learn 5 songs so he could die a happy man. He did exactly that and died a happy man. So if you are telling yourself you are to old, seriously it is never too late.
For anyone looking to meet new people. Playing the fiddle is a great way to make new friends. I have met my closest friends playing music. There is a huge community of like-minded people playing music in every part of the world.
For the beginner - This is a great starting point - you will get the fiddle Am Pentatonic basics broke down

FREE Online Beginner Fiddle Lessons Start Learning Fiddle!

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Course content

If you are new to Udemy - Here's how it works1 lecture • 3min

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Introduction to Fiddle - Meet Your Instructor1 lecture • 1min

The A Minor Pentatonic Scale1 lecture • 1min

A Minor Pentatonic2 lectures • 4min

5 Star Rating1 lecture • 1min

Double Stops - A Minor Pentatonic3 lectures • 4min

Fiddle Stuff - Descending Fiddle Move4 lectures • 16min

More Fiddle Stuff - Ascending Fiddle Move3 lectures • 12min

COURSE TOOLS #14 lectures • 39min

Requirements

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