Learn to Play Irish Fiddle

Learn a six-eight jig in d major by practicing notes from the open d string to f sharp, noting c-sharp and f-sharp accidentals, and sing along to internalize the melody.

Learn the B section of Calliope House by practicing pickup notes F sharp and G, internalizing the melody, and building to the full tune of the Irish fiddle piece.

Explore bowing techniques for Irish fiddle, learn to slur groups of notes, coordinate downbeat starts, and tailor slur patterns to your own style while counting in.

Explore ornamentation in Irish fiddle, applying cuts, rolls, and hammer-ons to emphasize repeated notes and shape phrases, with guidance on slurs and practical timing across sections.

Analyze the notes and rhythm of Cooley's second section, practice three and four counts, explore common variations, and play the entire B section with the pickup.

Master Irish fiddle bowing and slurs through a shuffle rhythm and up-down bow patterns, with daily practice to make the slurs feel natural and foundational to embellishments.

Learn to play Irish fiddle ornamentation, including cuts, hammer-ons, and rolls, with precise timing and slurs. Practice sections with rolls in quarter-note spaces, aiming for lightning-fast, clean ornament execution.

Master the B section of the Irish fiddle by looping phrases, matching rhythm, and applying the variations at a moderate tempo.

Practice the cuts exercise to build timing and rhythm, counting one two three four to guide your Irish fiddle playing.

Master hammer-on technique for Irish fiddle by practicing a consistent pattern, approaching notes from below, and mirroring the same shape across all strings.

Learn the hammer-on exercise on the Irish fiddle, guided by a simple counting pattern: go one two three four four.

Practice the rolls exercise at increasing speeds by slowing the video to 50 percent, playing along, and gradually working up to full speed.

Learn to create medleys of four Irish reels by mixing tunes in the same key or changing keys, featuring Cooley's in E minor and the Banshee in G.

Explore the E minor Dorian scale with F sharp and C sharp, based on the D major scale starting on E, and practice the six-eight jig rhythm section.

Practice the B section of the Irish fiddle piece by mastering two-measure rhythms, looping the section, and playing notes C and D with slow, accurate counts, including the tricky ending.

Explore bowing techniques for the Irish fiddle, including suggested slurs and rhythm to play smoothly rather than staccato, with practice tips for aligning bow direction in sessions.

Learn to embellish the tune with rolls, cuts, and hammer-ons on open strings, decorate the melody, and maintain tempo for effective Irish fiddle ornamentation.

Learn to play a hornpipe in G major through a live demo of 'Off to California,' giving you a feel for the tune on the Irish fiddle.

Explore the notes in G major for the hornpipe, practice the dotted rhythm and triplets, and master pickup and slurring to build the tune's feel.

Master the b section notes by practicing loop patterns, picking up notes to the high-G, and reversing endings, with speed control to 50% for gradual accuracy.

Master bowing techniques in Irish fiddle by practicing slurs, triplets, and measure patterns, with octave shifts to the second ending.

Master bowing techniques for the B section, including slur with detach moves, pickup notes, and repetition into the second ending, while exploring flexible bowing to craft your own sound.

Learn to apply ornamentation to Irish fiddle by practicing cuts and slurs, integrating dustman and billing notes within the California hornpipe, and building sections with pickups.

Learn the Banshee in G major by practicing its notes and repetitive phrases across the first and second halves, using the G and A notes.

Explore bowing techniques in Irish fiddle, focusing on slurring, cutting two notes, and looping a phrase to master rhythm and phrasing.

Master bowing for the b section by slurring notes like g and d, repeating the same melody with slight variation, and using slurs to navigate opposite bow directions.

Explore a slip jig in e minor to g major, going from e minor to g major within the same scale. Practice the three-beat measure pattern of the jig.

Master basic bowing in Irish fiddle, including slurs, first-beat accents, and looped practice phrases, while treating bowing as flexible suggestions for playing with other musicians in a session.