Great fiddling man. It's always so good to hear other true old-timey fiddlers out there. My brother and I are posting lessons on my channel and at FiddlinMike. com teaching Appalachian style because we think it's important to keep the style alive. Keep on fiddling man!
If you close your eyes when you listen to it , the little nuances of his style come out. BRAVO! wonderful fiddling! I hope one day I can play remotely near this good.
@xXx420xDicKx69xXx I sent you a private message only to spare others here from your immature, low-class rhetoric. You've never insulted me, because I don't take inbred, uneducated imbeciles like you seriously. Most likely you're just a bullied piss-ant who can only go online and taunt people without fear of getting your scrawny ass kicked. And as far as your 100% guarantee...you've yet to prove anything to me. You just keep proving my point with every new post. Good-day to you little boy.
It's because you hit the notes not playing the sound. we play sloppier and more shuffly so theres more double stops and bow drags as well as slurred. The only thing a fiddler can do that i violinist cant is play how they want to. violinist play how its written.
@davocdom000 That's not true. Two violinist will not play the same piece the exact same way even when following the same sheet music. There are as many variations to classical music as there are classical violinist. Everyone plays it the way they feel it, not just the way it is written.
Violin or Fiddle, it's the exact same instrument, just different styles. I'm sure you already knew this. Personally I started taking lessons about A month ago and I enjoy playing both styles I love classical music yet a bouncy jig or reel is just as fun.
So many negative comments by the uninformed. He's playing a specific style and everyone seems to judge it based on a more contemporary fiddling style. That's just dumb, that would be like judging Mozart as heavy metal and ripping on it.
sorry but that was actually pretty poor, all the grace notes knocked it well out of time, it was just messy. fiddle is supposed to flow an that didn't. can't beieve you all think that was good, watch alex depue...
@xXx420xDicKx69xXx I couldn't tell you what to do even if i wanted to, because you seem to be too uneducated to understand anyway. Also, while I'm at it, insulting someone's mother to attempt hurting their feelings has been way overdone. Try something original, Loser.
@pugh7755 I can 100% guarantee you, that I am far more educated than you. Who said unoriginality takes away from how insulting it is? It seems you felt insulted considering YOU INBOXED ME ABOUT IT. Have fun being being a failure, cunt
@xXx420xDicKx69xXx I only sent you a private message to spare other viewers here from your low-class, uneducated rhetoric. Also, you never insulted me, because I don't take inbred, sophomoric, imbeciles like you seriously. Your just an immature piss-ant who gets bullied by others in your middle school, and can only go online and taunt people without the risk of getting your ass kicked. As far as your 100% guarantee...you've still yet to prove anything other than confirming I am right about you.
@xXx420xDicKx69xXx I sent you a private message only to spare others here from your immature, low-class rhetoric. You've never insulted me, because I don't take inbred, uneducated imbeciles like you seriously. Most likely you're just a bullied piss-ant who can only go online and taunt people without fear of getting your scrawny ass kicked. And as far as your 100% guarantee...you've yet to prove anything to me. You just keep proving my point with every new post. Good-day to you little boy.
@pugh7755 looks like you're starting to stutter as well, can't take heat? I could probably rock your shit in a fight, sadly enough though, we'll never fight. I'm gonna be the more mature one and end this fight with this last post, seeing as you are too immature to end it and stop replying. Farewell sir, I hope you have a dandy time being a contradicting, pretentious little bitch.
@pugh7755 I can 100% guarantee you, that I am far more educated than you. Who said unoriginality takes away from how insulting it is? It seems you felt insulted considering YOU INBOXED ME ABOUT IT. Have fun being a failure, cunt
in some circumstances yes depending on the player!! and which way they have been taught from since they were little!! I play classical and Irish trad and i tryed to put the fiddle down like that to see but was so wrong for me! could better and faster holding it the classical way!! upright!
That is a very traditional fiddle "method". you also "should" also use more of your bow than 4 inches. Many fiddlers like Manco Sneed would wedge the fiddle between their chest and their hand. From a Violinist's standpoint you look like you are trapped in 1st position. However it facilitates dancing around and singing while you are playing.
This guy is a fantastic old time player. He sounds like he should be playing in someone's parlor in 1895.
gbflower, its not cross tuned, he goes to EADG through the song fyi- ur comment says "The fiddle, not violin is crossed tuned AEAE. The bowing is called "down bowing" "
And not that great of a fiddle player, use more bow and it'd sound great :]
John, I really enjoy listening to you play and you are very authentic in your style of playing. I hope that you will post some more vids that I and others can enjoy and learn from.
That's the old-time style of playing, the way it used to sound when it came from the old countries. Listen to the recordings of people like Fiddlin John Carson or Uncle Jimmy Thompson and you will hear similar "licks" in the playing. As far as the gay comments, how does that affect the way someone plays music? Hell, he sounds just as good as some of the "so called" straight fiddlers.
Ah! The sounds of home - comfortably beamed to where I live now. Appalachia is more romantic when you aren't living in it. Thanks for uploading this video, and for the informative notes about it's history.
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Why dosent anybody see those videos of the gay people?? Look at the little picture up there where u subscribe the videos, theres 2 gay guys lookin at each other.
Umm....do you have a point to this? Or just voicing your insecurity. This video is meant for us trying to learn the fiddle with help from the wonderfully talented fiddlers out there like Fiddle John. Please keep your personal issues to yourself.
Beautiful playing - wow. Nice scenery in the background makes it even better. Unlike some others on here I've seen that video themselves sitting in their messy bedroom :o/ Great video.
I hear all of this talk about the difference between the violin and the fiddle. My pappy tought me that the only difference between the violin and the fiddle is that the violin has four strings and the fiddle has four strangs! Keep on fiddlin'!
ok, only because I've been trying to learn it recently... but is that supposed to be Cripple Creek? I mean, the notes are all there (if you listen to it twice to sort it out) but it's just... rushed and crammed together. Take your time with it, really get into the song and feel it instead of just trying to slam it out so fast. There's some skill there, but keep at it and you'll only get better =)
perhaps your remark would be more caustic and biting if you learned the difference between an adjective and an adverb. although, i do admire you for trying.
John, I see your love of the fiddle. Please start using the bow properly and you will be great! The middle of bow will serve your playing much better. Hugs.
you guys are silly. I am a violinist... I have been playing for 13 years, i am in a classical string quartet, i also have a pickup on my violin that i use in two ensembles... one of which is a country band, where i fiddle. the only difference is the style played. a violin is a violin. though american made violins are very very different from old european (and typically classical) models. i'm a country/bluegrass fiddler who studies classical violin in a state university. lol.
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That was good but I am somewhat confused, could someone pls elaborate on the difference between a fiddle and a violin. I am a violinist and have been for some years (didn't bother to keep track) and I often play fiddle tunes on it. I can't see any difference other than the difference in tuning you mentioned.
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Fiddle=Violin Itzhak Perlman often refers to his Strad as his fiddle. My fiddle is not setup different. Bridge isn't flat, fingerboard not higher, strings aren't $10. I actually have gut strings on one fiddle. Fiddle doesn't = Cheap. People I play with have $3,000+ fiddles & $2,000+ bows. As to technique, attend a contest like the Canadian Grand Masters, these people study for years. I know 2 taking courses at Berklee.
Fiddle/Violin = Same Itzhak Perlman often refers to his Strad as his fiddle. My fiddle is not setup different. Bridge isn't flat, fingerboard not higher, strings aren't $10. I actually have gut strings on one fiddle. Fiddle doesn't = Cheap. People I play with have $3,000+ fiddles & $2,000+ bows. As to technique, attend a contest like the Canadian Grand Masters, these people study for years. I know 2 taking courses at Berklee.
There is not real wrong way to play music. Only diffrent ways. If there was ever a "Wrong way" in music there never would have been jazz. Mountal folk is full of diffrent ways and tuneings. I dare you to take it further in the diffrences. get a thumb piano player to play with you, and drums from tin cans. That would be wonderfull!
just went to old time fiddle week at augusta heritage in west virginia for this kind of music, you're doin' it right, don't let anyone tell you otherwise! thanks !
Nice tone...good notes...in tune...drones good...plays on tip of the bow..would get more volume if played closer to the frog...a very good representation of the Appalachian dance style/old time music of the smokey mountains. (Bluegrass is played usually for an audience rather than a dance, so it can be alot more showy and have tricks, ect. It doesnt take more skill necessarily, its just different.) Good Job Man, from a fiddler of 9 years, and I'm 14.
ASSHOLES that sit there and say... MLEHHH IM A BABY ive been playing this and this and that and that for however long EACH!!! "im the best musician in the fucking world. i play EVERYHTING MLEEHHHHH"" shut the fuck up man.. this guy rocks. ALL music is wonderful. where the FUCK would you be if you didnt pick up a violin and make mistakes allover the place... where would you be if guys like this didnt ever even THINK of a harmonica.. or DRUMS.. OR A FUCKING VIOLIN.
Glad to see some old-time fiddle on youtube! I respect a fiddler dedicated to his style and his particular music. Keep on posting! Ignor the naysayers and thank the complimenters. I love the background where you're at. It looks like the perfect place for playing old-time music.
i mean no offense to the man in the video, and there is no doubt that he can play, i'm just saying that all the people saying he is great and amazing are wrong.
ok, first of all i've been playing violin, piano, guitar, drums, and harmonica for over 11 years each. This man may not be a complete beginner but he is DEFINITELY not great as you all say, there is no time, i can't even seem to follow the melody, no dynamics and mistakes all over the place.
there needs to be more old time videos on youtube in general. then maybe the essence , the history , and the great social environment behind this music would be easier to understand.
Shut the hell up all you haters. No one cares how good you think you are. For all you know this person excels in the classics as well. He's playing because he obvious enjoys this style. Satomi, you're trying to judge his skill based on what you know you can play. That's like someone thinking he's better than a professional just because he sees that professional playing Twinkle. A good violinist is allowed to play an easy song.
Of the many musicians in this world, very few make it to the top. Fiddle playing is always a joy to listen to, and anyone who plays a musical instrument for the enjoyment of others has my greatest respect.
all u guys need to understand there are different styles of violin playing. fiddling uses complete different technique and though considerably easier, it is good music in its own right. of course hilary hahn would have alot to say about the playing of natalie macmaster, but complete different stlyes. i liked it alot, very unique stlye.
I can appreciate music for what it is...There's no 'badass' fiddle players, just relax. Music is something you're meant to enjoy and practice if you love it. God. I can't believe people on the internet. But this is good.
It sounded good. I'm a high school Violinist and I think he needs to use more bow and it would be cool if he played louder and accented a bit more ^_^
Actualy comn from nother viloin playerITSUCKED!no ofense,but ive ony ben playn 4 only a few years&im way beter(&compared2some o my friend i suck,but hes just sad)he cant even hold the violin right,tats sad i could do tat in 3rd grade!i mean serusly come on!here is a tip,b4 u learn how2play1st learn the corect way2hold the V&the bow!&where2place the bow while playing!ur not suposed2hold it toward the ground!hope u take these tips&critizing serusly if u learn the rit way u’ll see a big difence
Actualy comn from nother viloin playerITSUCKED!no ofense,but ive ony ben playn 4 only a few years&im way beter(&compared2some o my friend i suck,but hes just sad)he cant even hold the violin right,tats sad i could do tat in 3rd grade!i mean serusly come on!here is a tip,b4 u learn how2play1st learn the corect way2hold the V&the bow!&where2place the bow while playing!ur not supposed2hold it 2ard the ground!hope u take these tips&critizing seriously if u learn the rit way u’ll see a big difence
Hes not using a violin and the style doesnt require the same posture or method. Where do all these robot, bottom feeding 'musicians' come from? This is an established form of folk music and just as legit anything considered proper. :\
erm....u really suck mate. lol if u played that kind of thing in russian even at 1st grade u will be kicked out :S I was already performing at the age of 6 in concerts. Meh I'm kind of bored of it now.
Good start. ^^ Maybe hold your bow a little lower to get a firmer grip, balancing your pinky on the end of the bow. Maybe also invest in a good shoulder rest...? But, since traditional fiddling doesn't really require them... but it's ideal to have one, since it will improve your playing posture. The KUN brand is a good brand for shoulder rests. Yes there were mistakes, but at least your wrist did not collapse. Overall, good job.
...there's a different between a fiddle and a violin but it's not that much...violin's finger board is higher than a fiddle...also the way you old a fiddle and a violin is different a fiddler holds a fiddle lazily while a violinist hold his/her's up and sit straight up for a good posture....well that's what i know...
was that supposed to be like mind blowing or something? He sucks. He had a bad tone and was just playing the same thing over and over. He wasn't even holding the thing right! I played better my first and second year of learning!
Great fiddling man. It's always so good to hear other true old-timey fiddlers out there. My brother and I are posting lessons on my channel and at FiddlinMike. com teaching Appalachian style because we think it's important to keep the style alive. Keep on fiddling man!
FiddlinMikeRolland 6 months ago
Ever shoved a fiddle up a mule's ass? It is funny as Hell!
jehovahuponyou 10 months ago
If you close your eyes when you listen to it , the little nuances of his style come out. BRAVO! wonderful fiddling! I hope one day I can play remotely near this good.
frmertd 1 year ago
Sounds a little like Cripple Creek.
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Beautiful music.
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Beautiful music.
RadcaMedyczny 1 year ago
Beautiful music.
RadcaMedyczny 1 year ago
Beautiful music.
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@xXx420xDicKx69xXx I sent you a private message only to spare others here from your immature, low-class rhetoric. You've never insulted me, because I don't take inbred, uneducated imbeciles like you seriously. Most likely you're just a bullied piss-ant who can only go online and taunt people without fear of getting your scrawny ass kicked. And as far as your 100% guarantee...you've yet to prove anything to me. You just keep proving my point with every new post. Good-day to you little boy.
pugh7755 1 year ago
liker det fremdeles ikke, jeg. Når begynner han å spille, lissom.
tubelubeTU 2 years ago
it is all in the bowing.
buckismith 2 years ago
when i play on my violin it doesnt sound like this country music it sounds more like classical , is it the tunning , does any one know why ?
desw567 2 years ago 3
it's the type of music you play, sometimes it can be the tuning, but not very many fiddle songs require crossed tuning.
100allamericangirl 2 years ago
Could it be your bowing? Country is very "jumpy-jumpy-jumpy".
FortOyer 2 years ago 2
It's because you hit the notes not playing the sound. we play sloppier and more shuffly so theres more double stops and bow drags as well as slurred. The only thing a fiddler can do that i violinist cant is play how they want to. violinist play how its written.
davocdom000 2 years ago 3
Amen.
FancyGapClawhammer 2 years ago
@davocdom000 That's not true. Two violinist will not play the same piece the exact same way even when following the same sheet music. There are as many variations to classical music as there are classical violinist. Everyone plays it the way they feel it, not just the way it is written.
pugh7755 1 year ago
its probably because you play the violin, not the fiddle. are you classically trained? its all just down to how the instrument is played :)
davyj2345 1 year ago
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Violin or Fiddle, it's the exact same instrument, just different styles. I'm sure you already knew this. Personally I started taking lessons about A month ago and I enjoy playing both styles I love classical music yet a bouncy jig or reel is just as fun.
PEIDanielScott 1 year ago
Make it sing!!!
dutchroller01 2 years ago
LUV COUNTY USA MUSIC
grantpolo 2 years ago
Not at all. George Franklin plays the same style and the outcome has lilt and bouncy.
tubelubeTU 2 years ago
So many negative comments by the uninformed. He's playing a specific style and everyone seems to judge it based on a more contemporary fiddling style. That's just dumb, that would be like judging Mozart as heavy metal and ripping on it.
kbernstar 2 years ago
I found the performance to be uninspired and inhibited. Where´s the lilt and natural flow in playing?
tubelubeTU 2 years ago
use abit more bow and press a bit harder and your tone will be cleaner.
Good effort though.
JoeltGrainger 2 years ago
fantastic fiddle.
robnoxmah 2 years ago
I love the fiddle :) not many teenagers do.
orochimarushojo 2 years ago 4
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Your violin is on your chin! Isn't that bad posture?
Oiiix3 2 years ago
read the info buddy...
ssi1991 2 years ago
Posture?! He's not playing Beethoven!
Haggismaker 2 years ago
Holding it like that isn't doing you any favors buddy. Either hold it like a fiddle or a violin, either work. Thats neither.
gusthelesswise 2 years ago
sorry but that was actually pretty poor, all the grace notes knocked it well out of time, it was just messy. fiddle is supposed to flow an that didn't. can't beieve you all think that was good, watch alex depue...
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xXx420xDicKx69xXx 1 year ago
@xXx420xDicKx69xXx Wow, you have such a grasp on the English language. Such a vast vocabulary.
Grow up or shut up.
pugh7755 1 year ago
@pugh7755 Don't tell me what to do, you pretentious son of a bitch. If I was your harlot mother, I would have been so disappointed when you were born
xXx420xDicKx69xXx 1 year ago
@xXx420xDicKx69xXx I couldn't tell you what to do even if i wanted to, because you seem to be too uneducated to understand anyway. Also, while I'm at it, insulting someone's mother to attempt hurting their feelings has been way overdone. Try something original, Loser.
pugh7755 1 year ago
@pugh7755 I can 100% guarantee you, that I am far more educated than you. Who said unoriginality takes away from how insulting it is? It seems you felt insulted considering YOU INBOXED ME ABOUT IT. Have fun being being a failure, cunt
xXx420xDicKx69xXx 1 year ago
@xXx420xDicKx69xXx I only sent you a private message to spare other viewers here from your low-class, uneducated rhetoric. Also, you never insulted me, because I don't take inbred, sophomoric, imbeciles like you seriously. Your just an immature piss-ant who gets bullied by others in your middle school, and can only go online and taunt people without the risk of getting your ass kicked. As far as your 100% guarantee...you've still yet to prove anything other than confirming I am right about you.
pugh7755 1 year ago
@xXx420xDicKx69xXx I sent you a private message only to spare others here from your immature, low-class rhetoric. You've never insulted me, because I don't take inbred, uneducated imbeciles like you seriously. Most likely you're just a bullied piss-ant who can only go online and taunt people without fear of getting your scrawny ass kicked. And as far as your 100% guarantee...you've yet to prove anything to me. You just keep proving my point with every new post. Good-day to you little boy.
pugh7755 1 year ago
@pugh7755 looks like you're starting to stutter as well, can't take heat? I could probably rock your shit in a fight, sadly enough though, we'll never fight. I'm gonna be the more mature one and end this fight with this last post, seeing as you are too immature to end it and stop replying. Farewell sir, I hope you have a dandy time being a contradicting, pretentious little bitch.
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@pugh7755 I can 100% guarantee you, that I am far more educated than you. Who said unoriginality takes away from how insulting it is? It seems you felt insulted considering YOU INBOXED ME ABOUT IT. Have fun being a failure, cunt
xXx420xDicKx69xXx 1 year ago
Nice :)
rubylulu 2 years ago
u dont hold ur violin like that my teacher said u have to put ur violin up not down
anways ur awesome and good
vivianisher 3 years ago
Its because fiddling is different from violining.
HOlding it lower makes it easier to play fastt.
but anyways your really good!! :)
Webkinzyoo 3 years ago 3
in some circumstances yes depending on the player!! and which way they have been taught from since they were little!! I play classical and Irish trad and i tryed to put the fiddle down like that to see but was so wrong for me! could better and faster holding it the classical way!! upright!
cheekychoppyoppy 3 years ago
That is a very traditional fiddle "method". you also "should" also use more of your bow than 4 inches. Many fiddlers like Manco Sneed would wedge the fiddle between their chest and their hand. From a Violinist's standpoint you look like you are trapped in 1st position. However it facilitates dancing around and singing while you are playing.
This guy is a fantastic old time player. He sounds like he should be playing in someone's parlor in 1895.
OOfiddlestickerOO 2 years ago
i play fiddle!!!
sky7676 3 years ago
Good job! I could watch this 10,000 times and not look away.
frankasauruswrex 3 years ago
gbflower, its not cross tuned, he goes to EADG through the song fyi- ur comment says "The fiddle, not violin is crossed tuned AEAE. The bowing is called "down bowing" "
And not that great of a fiddle player, use more bow and it'd sound great :]
261Kermet 3 years ago
Great job, whats the name of that song?
cool850 3 years ago
Greetings in Christ,
John, I really enjoy listening to you play and you are very authentic in your style of playing. I hope that you will post some more vids that I and others can enjoy and learn from.
God Bless YOu and Your Family,
Jerlad Franklin Archer (Jerald1610)
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anthonyedwardgarratt 3 years ago
Do you have a problem with that?
Oh, and check out my blog...read about me and my life.
SamTexan91 3 years ago
very interesting.
anthonyedwardgarratt 3 years ago
Hey John..nice finding you here. Check out my vid.
Like that choon
Joel
ceoljoel 3 years ago
That's the old-time style of playing, the way it used to sound when it came from the old countries. Listen to the recordings of people like Fiddlin John Carson or Uncle Jimmy Thompson and you will hear similar "licks" in the playing. As far as the gay comments, how does that affect the way someone plays music? Hell, he sounds just as good as some of the "so called" straight fiddlers.
Ridger1978 3 years ago
I've never heard of that style of playing dats guite interesting. Thanks for sharing!
floridadude47 3 years ago
I love this. Thanks for sharing your talent.
barbkaus 3 years ago
Wonderful job!
sisterrobin 3 years ago
i love the sound of the fiddle.... it somehow makes me feel all nice inside and can make a sh*t day all that better.
DirtyRottenRascal 3 years ago 12
keep going thats a killer tune
jijothomas19 3 years ago
Ah! The sounds of home - comfortably beamed to where I live now. Appalachia is more romantic when you aren't living in it. Thanks for uploading this video, and for the informative notes about it's history.
eruanion 3 years ago
Wonderful.
stuntmasta305 4 years ago
what are the gauges?
tsarka1888 4 years ago
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Why dosent anybody see those videos of the gay people?? Look at the little picture up there where u subscribe the videos, theres 2 gay guys lookin at each other.
fiddlerman1 4 years ago
Umm....do you have a point to this? Or just voicing your insecurity. This video is meant for us trying to learn the fiddle with help from the wonderfully talented fiddlers out there like Fiddle John. Please keep your personal issues to yourself.
slyder25 4 years ago 10
And what?
mihaelapatrascoiu 4 years ago
What does that have to do with liking to play the fiddle? Can't there be gay fiddlers? Does that make them worst?
Tycahal1991 3 years ago
I love the fiddle. I could hear it all day.
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TPS308 4 years ago
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leelord337 4 years ago
much better sound when the strings are doubled instead of playing them opened
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i subscribed too ur videos but these gay guys nasty videos poped up instead of urs.
fiddlerman1 4 years ago
you have a gorgeous fiddle!...i love the coloring of it..i just traded in one that looked like that for a barn dance fiddle...
ImUrSweetie15 4 years ago
Beautiful playing - wow. Nice scenery in the background makes it even better. Unlike some others on here I've seen that video themselves sitting in their messy bedroom :o/ Great video.
cbmuzic 4 years ago 2
Man..I want to learn how to play that instrument, plus a few more..
CdtAdams 4 years ago
Do you know any Fiddlin' John Carson songs?
CoolJack2 4 years ago
Did the hair on that bow come from a pony?
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hillbillysims 4 years ago
What tuning is the fiddle in?
Mosstrooper7 4 years ago
I hear all of this talk about the difference between the violin and the fiddle. My pappy tought me that the only difference between the violin and the fiddle is that the violin has four strings and the fiddle has four strangs! Keep on fiddlin'!
therealcrazyhammer 4 years ago
has that loverly individual charm and cultural feel to it.
nobodyknew0 4 years ago
hey i would appriciate it if ud send me the music to this plz
flyawayx23 4 years ago
Bigger bows. It looks to crampped. Loosen up and use your wrist more. Great song though!
Trebleviolin16 4 years ago
ok, only because I've been trying to learn it recently... but is that supposed to be Cripple Creek? I mean, the notes are all there (if you listen to it twice to sort it out) but it's just... rushed and crammed together. Take your time with it, really get into the song and feel it instead of just trying to slam it out so fast. There's some skill there, but keep at it and you'll only get better =)
Nephus 4 years ago
I love this.
barbkaus 4 years ago
Great playing.
longleggedmiss 4 years ago
hoe long are your leg? i like 'me when hwy appear to go all the way to your neck... just a question.
jbonehambone 4 years ago
I like it - keep up the playing!
MarkHarmer 4 years ago
typically american. not a whole thing and not a half. every idiot can fiddle around with a violin or a ebay-fiddle für $20.
actually, it sounds funny. i think of a pig farm when i hear something like that.
Stahlross2 4 years ago
perhaps your remark would be more caustic and biting if you learned the difference between an adjective and an adverb. although, i do admire you for trying.
saaaammmmm 4 years ago
you must be from the city...
jbonehambone 4 years ago
John, I see your love of the fiddle. Please start using the bow properly and you will be great! The middle of bow will serve your playing much better. Hugs.
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ringworm47 4 years ago
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dinotasticboy 4 years ago
you guys are silly. I am a violinist... I have been playing for 13 years, i am in a classical string quartet, i also have a pickup on my violin that i use in two ensembles... one of which is a country band, where i fiddle. the only difference is the style played. a violin is a violin. though american made violins are very very different from old european (and typically classical) models. i'm a country/bluegrass fiddler who studies classical violin in a state university. lol.
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daifuku74 4 years ago
a fiddle is a violin that never went to college!!
hoosierbud 4 years ago
thats not how cripple creek goes.
FIDLME1 4 years ago
The difference between a violin and fiddle? A violin has stings. A fiddle has strangs (must be said with a native Southern drawl).
BanjoPatti 4 years ago
No difference in the fiddle and violin.The difference is the playing style.One uses longer smoother strokes
the other uses a sawing action.
Gatormon 4 years ago
Actualy they do addapt the basics of a violin to make fiddling easier, but only slightly, so there really isn't a major difference you're correct.
NavitasExcessum 4 years ago
The only difference between a violin and a fiddle is the attitude of the player
Jez42 4 years ago
The only difference between a fiddle and a violin is: Nobody cares if you spill beer on the fiddle.
eileenmclain 4 years ago
That was good but I am somewhat confused, could someone pls elaborate on the difference between a fiddle and a violin. I am a violinist and have been for some years (didn't bother to keep track) and I often play fiddle tunes on it. I can't see any difference other than the difference in tuning you mentioned.
9495939291 4 years ago
Good video, don't worry about bad comments, I'm trying to save trad fiddling styles of my mountains too. Bravo!
citira 4 years ago
Just started playing last week.. think I should start with basic fiddle tabulature, or acutally learn to ream music??
RIVOTHEAD13 4 years ago
Reading music would be beneficial, reaming music on the other hand might not be.
WiiTutorials 4 years ago
I like your vid clip and I've rated it as awesome. Please check out my video clip of some very rare 1934 tobacco cards of old and ethnic musical instruments.
creamofcardstv 5 years ago
This clip is fabulous... thanks for making my day.
456089712 5 years ago
Fiddle=Violin Itzhak Perlman often refers to his Strad as his fiddle. My fiddle is not setup different. Bridge isn't flat, fingerboard not higher, strings aren't $10. I actually have gut strings on one fiddle. Fiddle doesn't = Cheap. People I play with have $3,000+ fiddles & $2,000+ bows. As to technique, attend a contest like the Canadian Grand Masters, these people study for years. I know 2 taking courses at Berklee.
hellokitty1977 5 years ago
Fiddle/Violin = Same Itzhak Perlman often refers to his Strad as his fiddle. My fiddle is not setup different. Bridge isn't flat, fingerboard not higher, strings aren't $10. I actually have gut strings on one fiddle. Fiddle doesn't = Cheap. People I play with have $3,000+ fiddles & $2,000+ bows. As to technique, attend a contest like the Canadian Grand Masters, these people study for years. I know 2 taking courses at Berklee.
hellokitty1977 5 years ago
There is not real wrong way to play music. Only diffrent ways. If there was ever a "Wrong way" in music there never would have been jazz. Mountal folk is full of diffrent ways and tuneings. I dare you to take it further in the diffrences. get a thumb piano player to play with you, and drums from tin cans. That would be wonderfull!
agreymonkeynamedasa 5 years ago
Brava!
ROROkokemo 5 years ago
I will never stop loving this instrument. you play good. Take the good of all the comments and throw away the bad. Keep it up.
jiji45 5 years ago
just went to old time fiddle week at augusta heritage in west virginia for this kind of music, you're doin' it right, don't let anyone tell you otherwise! thanks !
carolynrc 5 years ago
Wow. that's pretty good considering the fact that it sounds like there's not enough rozin on the bow. that all really.
Kirasan369 5 years ago
Nice tone...good notes...in tune...drones good...plays on tip of the bow..would get more volume if played closer to the frog...a very good representation of the Appalachian dance style/old time music of the smokey mountains. (Bluegrass is played usually for an audience rather than a dance, so it can be alot more showy and have tricks, ect. It doesnt take more skill necessarily, its just different.) Good Job Man, from a fiddler of 9 years, and I'm 14.
rocketgirl1990 5 years ago
well arent you the shit... im a fiddler of 12 years and im 15 :P
uranusmonkey 4 years ago
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ASSHOLES that sit there and say... MLEHHH IM A BABY ive been playing this and this and that and that for however long EACH!!! "im the best musician in the fucking world. i play EVERYHTING MLEEHHHHH"" shut the fuck up man.. this guy rocks. ALL music is wonderful. where the FUCK would you be if you didnt pick up a violin and make mistakes allover the place... where would you be if guys like this didnt ever even THINK of a harmonica.. or DRUMS.. OR A FUCKING VIOLIN.
bemjamin 5 years ago
a bit more confidence only,
this guy has a nice sound
gingerhairs 5 years ago
-__- , hey , i thought a fiddle is a violin! the country side call em fidlle! so what is ramberta talking about! ps:if im wrong. tell me plz. :P
chikodek 5 years ago
Man, it's really depressing how many so-called musicians have left such IGNORANT comments. People should really think before they open their mouths.
I'm a violinist too, but I'm not going to criticize the player for being "wrong", because he isn't. It's a FIDDLE people, not a violin!
Anyways, good to see some authentic fiddle music. You should play "The Devil Went Down to Georgia!" :D
Ramberta 5 years ago
Glad to see some old-time fiddle on youtube! I respect a fiddler dedicated to his style and his particular music. Keep on posting! Ignor the naysayers and thank the complimenters. I love the background where you're at. It looks like the perfect place for playing old-time music.
FiddleDoctor 5 years ago
i mean no offense to the man in the video, and there is no doubt that he can play, i'm just saying that all the people saying he is great and amazing are wrong.
CaptainANS 5 years ago
ok, first of all i've been playing violin, piano, guitar, drums, and harmonica for over 11 years each. This man may not be a complete beginner but he is DEFINITELY not great as you all say, there is no time, i can't even seem to follow the melody, no dynamics and mistakes all over the place.
CaptainANS 5 years ago
why don't you try to understand? try to see the beauty in it
bigkittywilliams 5 years ago
dye
stereofreeze 5 years ago
yea, but it sounds good.
eightday 5 years ago
I love this style of play, ignore all the ignorant people they're just noobs rofl.
Keep the fiddle coming!
vishalt 5 years ago
there needs to be more old time videos on youtube in general. then maybe the essence , the history , and the great social environment behind this music would be easier to understand.
pandorasun6 5 years ago
yes!
bigkittywilliams 5 years ago
And it doesn't make that person any worse of a violinist.
Upload your own videos to youtube and see if you don't get criticism. Then you'll understand how dumb you sound.
Slashtap3 5 years ago
Shut the hell up all you haters. No one cares how good you think you are. For all you know this person excels in the classics as well. He's playing because he obvious enjoys this style. Satomi, you're trying to judge his skill based on what you know you can play. That's like someone thinking he's better than a professional just because he sees that professional playing Twinkle. A good violinist is allowed to play an easy song.
Slashtap3 5 years ago
I think you play beauutifully.
Who cares whether someone likes it or not?
Your doing something you like.
I repect that and I don't understand why people would put you down for that.
Who cares though!
cleetusclan 5 years ago
Great bit of American folk. try this vid for some irish/english folk
TheLasVegasMermaids 5 years ago
I don't like, that one is not the best way of touching an as beautiful istrument as the violin.
Jkpaty 5 years ago
Actually they played it that way in Ireland first I think...You play well!
trillionth 5 years ago
Of the many musicians in this world, very few make it to the top. Fiddle playing is always a joy to listen to, and anyone who plays a musical instrument for the enjoyment of others has my greatest respect.
duncanmcqueen013 5 years ago
all u guys need to understand there are different styles of violin playing. fiddling uses complete different technique and though considerably easier, it is good music in its own right. of course hilary hahn would have alot to say about the playing of natalie macmaster, but complete different stlyes. i liked it alot, very unique stlye.
ooziemac10 5 years ago
Easy to play, hard to master.
All great fiddlers add their own style to the music, which is hard for violinists to do.
bertie242 5 years ago
I could play that easy, I've been playing violin for.....pretty much my whole life, but I don't even play it in school anymore.
Satomi07 5 years ago
I can appreciate music for what it is...There's no 'badass' fiddle players, just relax. Music is something you're meant to enjoy and practice if you love it. God. I can't believe people on the internet. But this is good.
fathomsdeep 5 years ago
Actually this is pretty mediocre old time fiddling.
mesitampabay 5 years ago
It sounded good. I'm a high school Violinist and I think he needs to use more bow and it would be cool if he played louder and accented a bit more ^_^
Moonlitneko 5 years ago
Actualy comn from nother viloin playerITSUCKED!no ofense,but ive ony ben playn 4 only a few years&im way beter(&compared2some o my friend i suck,but hes just sad)he cant even hold the violin right,tats sad i could do tat in 3rd grade!i mean serusly come on!here is a tip,b4 u learn how2play1st learn the corect way2hold the V&the bow!&where2place the bow while playing!ur not suposed2hold it toward the ground!hope u take these tips&critizing serusly if u learn the rit way u’ll see a big difence
mango390 5 years ago
Actualy comn from nother viloin playerITSUCKED!no ofense,but ive ony ben playn 4 only a few years&im way beter(&compared2some o my friend i suck,but hes just sad)he cant even hold the violin right,tats sad i could do tat in 3rd grade!i mean serusly come on!here is a tip,b4 u learn how2play1st learn the corect way2hold the V&the bow!&where2place the bow while playing!ur not supposed2hold it 2ard the ground!hope u take these tips&critizing seriously if u learn the rit way u’ll see a big difence
mango390 5 years ago
wow... great job... thats not even my taste in music.. but i can appreciate that.
aliandtulio 5 years ago
nice violin
mediabias 5 years ago
Wow that guy has some real talent! I hope you post more of him.
AnicaDico 5 years ago
Good stuff.
AudioPhile 5 years ago
FUCKING SWELL!!!@!
I liked it.
bradd418 5 years ago
you kick ass! man i wish man had a fiddle player like you man.
peace
justinstanclift 5 years ago
Why are you so rude, of course it is a fucking instrument
ilikegrapes 5 years ago
wtf is that seriously an instrument?? or did u guys just make that shit up?
skawt 5 years ago
Ive played Cripple-Creek before but it was a different version and didnt sounds as nice.
Saiyukiii 5 years ago
Rock out!! i play a little fiddle too!! soundin good!
bekc 5 years ago
violins and fiddles are the same thing. the style of music just changes the name
tooem 5 years ago
YOU SUCK!!!
mrblips 5 years ago
Hes not using a violin and the style doesnt require the same posture or method. Where do all these robot, bottom feeding 'musicians' come from? This is an established form of folk music and just as legit anything considered proper. :\
plastik892 5 years ago
That was beautiful, really made me think of my papaw. From one hillbilly to another, yee haw!! Take care, Keara
KearaFey 5 years ago
this guy is really cool! Aubrey Hainey he's not but I wish I fiddled like that!
ddbtdd 5 years ago
i Want to play the Fiddle but im stuck with the Violin for Now =)
blackrose78 5 years ago
Wow! That was really interesting! I've never heard a fidle before, it's a nice experience to hear it from this video.
~Kathie ^_^~
ZohMyGod 5 years ago
i play violin aswell!
rootybeer4eva 5 years ago
pretty cool
crothe 5 years ago
Would it be easier or harder with an extra finger?
bitbotbot 5 years ago
erm....u really suck mate. lol if u played that kind of thing in russian even at 1st grade u will be kicked out :S I was already performing at the age of 6 in concerts. Meh I'm kind of bored of it now.
RussianDiva 5 years ago
Lovely! Thank you for uploading this!
Fulumirani 5 years ago
ive seen more impressive stuff, sorry to say.
LoreleiXenobia 5 years ago
tell me why this video is featured.
mizzle7 5 years ago
Good start. ^^ Maybe hold your bow a little lower to get a firmer grip, balancing your pinky on the end of the bow. Maybe also invest in a good shoulder rest...? But, since traditional fiddling doesn't really require them... but it's ideal to have one, since it will improve your playing posture. The KUN brand is a good brand for shoulder rests. Yes there were mistakes, but at least your wrist did not collapse. Overall, good job.
NittleGrasper01 5 years ago
...there's a different between a fiddle and a violin but it's not that much...violin's finger board is higher than a fiddle...also the way you old a fiddle and a violin is different a fiddler holds a fiddle lazily while a violinist hold his/her's up and sit straight up for a good posture....well that's what i know...
Asianboysiam 5 years ago
why arent you holding up your violin? my private teacher tortures me with that. maybe you should try harder stuff!
lilkrnxangel420 5 years ago
keep up the good work, fella
godalmightywtf 5 years ago
was that supposed to be like mind blowing or something? He sucks. He had a bad tone and was just playing the same thing over and over. He wasn't even holding the thing right! I played better my first and second year of learning!
JeannieBean137 5 years ago