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Beginning Fiddle

Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 1 – This is Your Fiddle

Teacher: Vi Wickam

This introductory lesson will introduce you to the names of the parts of the violin (fiddle) and the … [Read more...] about Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 1 – This is Your Fiddle

Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 2 – Holding Your Fiddle and Bow

Teacher: Vi Wickam

Beginning Fiddle - Lesson 2 - Holding Your Fiddle and Bow

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Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 3 – Bowing Open Strings

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 4 – Open String Song

Teacher: Vi Wickam

Start with playing your open strings straight: EE AA DD GG Then add the rhythms that we've … [Read more...] about Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 4 – Open String Song

Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 5 – Introducing the Fingers

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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This lesson is especially important. Placing your left hand fingers is the first important aspect of … [Read more...] about Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 5 – Introducing the Fingers

Boil Them Cabbage Down – Beginning – Lesson 8A

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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This is your first "real" Fiddle Tune! Boil Them Cabbage Down is a breakdown. It's a fun melody and … [Read more...] about Boil Them Cabbage Down – Beginning – Lesson 8A

Boil Them Cabbage Down with Drones – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 8B

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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This lesson covers Boil Them Cabbage Down adding a drone on the string above in addition to the … [Read more...] about Boil Them Cabbage Down with Drones – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 8B

Cluck Old Hen – Lesson 15

Teacher: Vi Wickam

Cluck Old Hen Beginning Fiddle Lesson

Cluck Old Hen is a Fun old Fiddle Tune. Note that the tablature doesn't give you an accurate rhythm … [Read more...] about Cluck Old Hen – Lesson 15

Cripple Creek – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 11

Teacher: Vi Wickam

This is the basic melody of Cripple Creek, a popular breakdown fiddle tune. To tell the truth, it's … [Read more...] about Cripple Creek – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 11

Hot Cross Buns – Lesson 6

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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Because you probably already have this tune in your head, it will be much easier for you to learn to … [Read more...] about Hot Cross Buns – Lesson 6

How to Tune Your Violin

Teacher: Vi Wickam

How To Tune Your Violin

Hi I'm Vi Wickam with myTalentForge.com. Here's a lesson for you on how to tune your violin or your … [Read more...] about How to Tune Your Violin

Little Liza Jane – Lesson 10

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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Check out my Fiddle Tune a Day recording of this tune here   Little Liza Jane - … [Read more...] about Little Liza Jane – Lesson 10

Mary Had A Little Lamb – Beginning Swing Fiddle

Teacher: Matthew Hartz

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Mary Had a Little Lamb – Lesson 7

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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Because you probably already have this tune in your head, it will be much easier for you to learn to … [Read more...] about Mary Had a Little Lamb – Lesson 7

Possum Up a Gum Stump – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 14

Teacher: Vi Wickam

Check out my Fiddle Tune a Day recording of Possum Up a Gum Stump here … [Read more...] about Possum Up a Gum Stump – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 14

Ragtime Annie – Beginning

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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This is the most entry level version of Ragtime Annie. It's important to learn the melody of the … [Read more...] about Ragtime Annie – Beginning

Shady Grove – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 13

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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Shady Grove - Tablature A 111  210 A  E 1130 1 1 E     A 331  020 AE A 1102 1 1 … [Read more...] about Shady Grove – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 13

Soldier’s Joy – Beginning

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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More Lessons on Soldier's Joy: Intermediate | Intermediate Harmony | Advanced   Check … [Read more...] about Soldier’s Joy – Beginning

The Fox – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 12

Teacher: Vi Wickam

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The Fox - Tablature AD 0222 2000 AD 0222 2111 D 2222 3333 D 2211 0 0  D DA D 1 1 … [Read more...] about The Fox – Beginning Fiddle – Lesson 12

Turkey In the Straw – Beginner+

Teacher: Vi Wickam

Check out my recording of Turkey in the Straw on my album, Long Time Comin'  Click here to see my … [Read more...] about Turkey In the Straw – Beginner+

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