Welcome
Learn the fiddle! Become a really good fiddler! Got a fiddle and a computer? You're all set.
Everything to get you started and help you improve is right here at fiddlehub.com--crystal clear fiddle lessons for beginners and intermediate fiddlers, and traditional fiddle tunes that build on the lessons. The online instruction is all presented in a new, interactive way that will kickstart your fiddling and move you to a new level.
The fiddlehub approach is unique. It uses slow motion videos and free fiddle tablature, all on the same web page. I'm constantly adding new fiddle tunes and lessons, so sign up to get news of changes as they happen.
Free Lessons:
The free fiddle lessons provide detailed instruction in the fundamentals--the basics that will help you get the most out of the online fiddle tune lessons and guarantee your progress. Here's what you'll cover:
- How to read fiddlehub tablature (fiddle tabs);
- Bowing (the grip, smooth bowing tips, bow pressure);
- Fingering (tuning, wrist angle, left hand form, finger placement, exercises);
- How to learn a tune at fiddlehub.com;
- How to use this website.
Free Tunes:
You'll find both American traditional and Irish session tunes here at fiddlehub.com.
- Each tune is broken down into phrases and presented phrase by phrase, note by note, so beginners and intermediate fiddlers can see and hear how the tune comes together;
- Each tune phrase has its own set of videos, with separate screens that show you the left hand fingering and, even more important, the exact bowing for each and every phrase;
- Each phrase video plays slowly and repeats automatically so you can practice with it as often as you want, for as long as you want; and
- Free fiddle tablature is presented right below the phrase videos so you can see the music as you and I play the phrase together.