How to Play the Fiddle

How to the Play Fiddle DVD by Jim Tolles featuring fiddle tab, fiddle scales, and easy to follow fiddle lessons. Learning how to play the fiddle made easy.
how to play the fiddle dvd Introduction to Fiddle DVD by Jim Tolles is a 60 minute video that covers the beginning information in the Fiddle Primer books and works equally well on fiddle or violin. This course is designed to teach the beginner how to read music, how to hold the instrument, develop proper bowing technique, and play in tune. It utilizes many closeups to show proper hand position and technique. Our unique split screens show both hands in detail and utilizes onscreen notation for all of the music with a bouncing ball type pointer showing each note as it is being played. A great way to learn how to play fiddle. $14.95

This is the companion DVD to Fiddle Primer Book with CD.

Special Offer - $2.00 discount if you buy the book & DVD together.

Fiddle DVD Contents:

  • Parts of the Violin and Bow
  • Bow Preparation
  • Tuning
  • Holding the Violin
  • Left Hand and Arm Position
  • Holding the Bow
  • Music Notation
  • Slurs
  • The D Scale

Songs on the DVD include:

  • Alphabet Song
  • Mary Had a Little Lamb
  • Go Tell Aunt Rhody
  • Sunday Waltz

The Intro to Fiddle DVD features:

  • Different camera angles and close-ups to demonstrate precise technique and hand positioning.
  • Split screen technology that shows both hands in detail and provides on-screen notation for all music.
  • Bouncing ball type pointer to show each note as it's being played.
  • Video Clock and Chapter Markers to quickly locate information in the companion book.
  • Recorded with broadcast quality equipment and state of the art editing facilities.
  • Special features include the abilty to play the slow or fast versions of the songs back to back.