Swallow Tail Jig

[thecritic231]

Yours is WAY better than mine...

Plz check it out and comment...

[TheGuitarslinger23]

pretty good job, although what were you doing on the slurs from the b to the c to the d on measure nine? it sounded cool but I learned it differently

[12evamusic]

You have really good tone production! But, you tend to play flat when it comes to your second and third fingers, especially "D" on the A string. Just keep practicing scales and you can check if your "D" is in tune by playing it as a double stop with the open "D" string. Just practice that over and over. You are doing great otherwise. Keep it up!

[Janjan767]

i had to play this with my class for a concert we had it was awesome

[SuperLegoMinifigure]

We just started to play this and orchestra and you didnt play the whole thing.

[MrTurnipp]

@SuperLegoMinifigure He did play the whole thing. The version you played in orchestra was probably an elongated and garnished version of the original traditional tune, which is showcased in this video.

[keganman1]

i can play this and im only 10, also you're faking it

[TennisChamp59]

@keganman1 Then you're too young to be on Youtube. What makes you think I was "faking it"?

[keganman1]

@TennisChamp59 i was kidding, jeez.

[cogexman]

@keganman1

sure you can... he wasnt faking it

[outoftunefiddler]

@keganman1 That's not a very nice thing to say.I'm 65 and 3/4 years old and I think that was a good job!

[MsAnimechik]

its good, but it didnt really look like you were playing it on the vid. Kinda laggy as if it was pieced togetha. but thats probably my computer. Awsome job

[TennisChamp59]

@MsAnimechik

Thank you! I can assure you that that was really me playing! I'm bad with computers, so I don't even know how to piece it together.

[MsAnimechik]

@TennisChamp59 haha ok. It may just be my computer. It sux. great job on the song!

[Anklusos]

@TennisChamp59 since when i change strings, you still have your first finger on at the first part and near the end, i usually just rock my first finger back and forth to do that

[Mariahbarabe]

Wow. I just started learning this in fiddleing. Ijust started fiddeling. I love the violin and you are REALLY good :D

[TennisChamp59]

@Mariahbarabe

Thank you so much! Yeah, the violin is really cool and good luck with your fiddling!

[Mariahbarabe]

@TennisChamp59 thanks!

[TennisChamp59]

@cellistaXsiempre

Thank you. I don't have the violin anymore. It was a rental.

[TennisChamp59]

When I recorded this 3 years ago, I had been playing for about 1 year and a half.

[shadowpeople11]

AWESOME! how long did it take u to play so well?

[rewben4]

i have to play this with a small strings orchestra in ballarat in a week =)

[lily123coke]

How fast were u playing it at?? Because Im working on this song right now (on violin) and my teacher said my goal was 80 on the metronome but i've got a feeling that your playing tha much faster then 80.

[luvmusic4ev]

I did this song for my violin concert :)

[yinyue168]

Haha, interesting slides. Dunno if that made it sound Irish or not.

[jake66664]

@yinyue168 It does, its a common sort of Irish ornamentation.

[JiteshJassal]

thats not 6/8 beat per bar ! ,but still good for a young person

[gymnasticsgirl33]

no. but the song is supposed to be played 6/8 time.

[gymnasticsgirl33]

i can play that faster and im like 10

[TennisChamp59]

What do you want... a cookie? Quality is more important than playing fast.

[splortz]

I like it ok. The slides were unexpected, but what the heck, it's a tradition of innovaton.

[TennisChamp59]

Thanks!

[tigitriplehhh]

the slides made it sound like u were doin it in purpose sounds cool

[IamCommando1213]

is that a 1920s washburn bowlback that i spy on the table

[TennisChamp59]

That is actually an Arabic lute called an Oud. I can't play it though...

[IamCommando1213]

maybe thats why it looked so big

[IamCommando1213]

why do violinists always criticize everyone

[TennisChamp59]

Violinists, like any other human, have a tendency to always want to be better than everyone else. I guess criticizing is just a way of showing power.

[IamCommando1213]

hhahha. do give them props though. im a mandolin player and i bought a violin couple months back and it takes much more practice than most instruments

[edward49552number2]

what do you mean like some violinist cause i don't criticize people

[AnneBoleyn88]

Coordentation between fingers and bow need some work. Slides are okay and speed is good. I'm sure you have a wonderful sound but the recording kinda ruined it a bit. KEEP WORKING at it. You will be amazing some day!

[DuctTapeGirl8]

ur wrist is buckled... try bending it outward. that may help with the "syncing bowing with fingers" thing

[ironclownfish]

Your bowing isn't in sync with your fingers. Just practice it slowly and you can fix that.

[SabrinaArie]

do you know a good way to practice to make sure the fingers and bowing IS in time? Just play songs slowly first? I have the same problem :(

[ironclownfish]

Don't worry. It's not easy for anyone to play fast. Yes practicing slowly is the best way. Learn the song slowly with a metronome, then when you're comfortable with it turn up the speed a little bit at a time. :)

[vanmail7]

very nice

[hoggerjeff]

i can play the song but not fast and i love it

[Margirl54]

I play the viola and i have the sheet for Sallow Tail Jig!

[wendelin1]

Good solid fiddling... Ignore the criticism and keep playing

[TennisChamp59]

Thank you very much!

[TennisChamp59]

Thanks.

[symfalicious]

r u bendin ur E or sliding it

[TennisChamp59]

I am sliding.

[symfalicious]

kwl sounds great

[tennisrox29]

a pizza hand is when you don't have your left hand straight. pizza hand is when you have it at a 90 degree angle instead of about a 180. if you have a pizza hand you cant shift.

[Meymeygwis]

Live the slide! A little turkey in the Swallow's Tail!

[Orochi45]

wow i play viola and it sounds like i'm as good as you. btw check your e string it sounds a little off

[TennisChamp59]

lol... I have a new violin now anyways.

[DARE2322]

What book is that one from??

[TennisChamp59]

It's not... just a sheet of music.

[countryguy93]

It can be found in "essential Elements 2000 for Strings" Book 2 for viola. I'm sure i't sthe same for violin

[DARE2322]

I know where it can be found, I just wanted to know what book this particular version is from. I play a version from "Fiddlers Pharmonic." Its something like that. Its a little longer.

[tennisrox29]

Hey! I love tennis too. I also play the violin! I'm in the symphonic at my school. Remember to keep your left hand back. No Pizza Hand! Sounds Great. Keep playing tennis and violin! Both are awesome!

[TennisChamp59]

Thank you much!

[Pollyanna390]

I play violin also, and love Swallowtail Jig so dearly much... relax your wrist and play a bit faster but good job otherwise. :)

[TennisChamp59]

Thank you very much!

[TennisChamp59]

Yes, that was my intention. I'm glad you enjoyed!

[pink18101]

ome can u send me the notes in like an easier form so i ca practice it cuz were suppose to do this for our concert and i need to learn ASAP!!! lol thxx

[worldsbestsoldier]

amazing! your really talented. i play this song on my violin a lot. 5/5

[TennisChamp59]

Thank you so much!

[zaohad1]

look it up on an internet search, if you look long enough you'll find it and be able to download and print it free. Practically anything traditional is freely available.

There are a LOT of Irish jigs out there.

[juliana2133]

relax your wrist a bit

[CANofPAM]

dude check myn out its called violin swallowtail jig

[TennisChamp59]

Thank you! This was taken about a year ago, so I improved. Why did you stop playing the violin?

[clarinette09]

i use this song as a warmup on my fiddle

[edsternet]

The bended note spoils it for me. It should sound like an irish tune. Great but better without the bended note for me.

[MoonUnitLatina]

It's supposed to be bended, but maybe a bent a little faster, idk, sounds good to me.

[Pepsi1072]

I raced while I was playing my violin. Good job, though.

[ovdirtbiker]

i can play this on guitar and violin good job!

[TennisChamp59]

Thanks so much!

[ovdirtbiker]

no problem.

[Pwnd0z3r]

The part when you bend the note. That's how you're supposed to do it! Most people play it flat and it sounds bland. Great job! ;D

[TennisChamp59]

Thanks for the encouragement : )

[TennisChamp59]

I appreciate it. Most people didn't really like the way I played the second part with the slides, but I thought it made it sound better!

[Kisha118]

And Wat! Violin is cool but VIOLA roxzzz!!

[TennisChamp59]

Yeah. I used to play the viola, but decided the violin better fit me : ) By the way, the violin is better. lol. But I mean the viola is a very important part in an orchestra. Take out the violas, and you have a really bad sounding orchestra with a sense that something is missing : )

[sgtstrank]

nice

[TennisChamp59]

Thanks!

[jarc4w]

i can play this on my cello

[TennisChamp59]

Oh really? I like the cello. Is it hard to fiddle on the cello?

[idigcows]

I know how to play this song on the violin too. You play it really well!

[TennisChamp59]

Thanks! It took practice.

[idigcows]

How long have you been playing?

[TennisChamp59]

I've been playing the violin for one year, but I also played the viola before the violin for one year. Since they are practically the same instrument, it's a combined total of two years : )

[idigcows]

I've been playing for two years also

[TennisChamp59]

Cool!

[idigcows]

Yep... :)

[TennisChamp59]

Oh, I know the tempo is faster. I play it much faster all the time. But I played it at that tempo for the video b/c that's my favorite tempo.

[lunalovgood]

on the hook bows you were a little sloppy and were playing them a little to long.I get to play this song for my spring concert!! im violin

[TennisChamp59]

I didn't do any hooked bows.

[Frostward]

No slides, but yes Grace notes. Also were you wearing a Zipper jacket, cause I can here a slight buzzing sound. This is the main problem of it or theres something or something loose under the fine tuners. Note, not all clasical music is stiff. Try Symphony 25, by mozart xD

[TennisChamp59]

I really do like the slides though. lol. No I wasn't wearing a zipper jacket, I was wearing short sleeves. I didn't hear the buzzing sound. But it could have been one of the tuners or something b/c that's a brand new violin.

[fiddlegirl79]

Great job! I love playing this fiddle tune. I play the slides in the "B" section as well. =)

[homebrewedband]

oh and by the way...keep up the slides and grace notes...it adds to the real feel of the tune "swallow tail" swooping flutering flying and quick.....thats irish tradition...not classical and stiff....good job

[TennisChamp59]

lol. Thanks. Finally someone that thinks the slides add character to the song.

[homebrewedband]

you guys are hillairious.....loads of fun

[TennisChamp59]

What do you mean "for trying?" What was wrong with it? It was all in tune and on beat. It's called a 'slide' that was added at the end. I'm not going to sit here and listen to someone that doesn't even fiddle.

[holl781]

man don't get so defensive it is only my opinion i am sory if i ofended u but it just wasn't really 2 my taste. okay sorry but would u rather i lie and say "oh that was wonderful i loved it" i am pretty sure u are an awsome fiddle player i just didn't like this piece the way u play it

[TennisChamp59]

Well then you could have just said 'it wasn't my taste' instead of 'it didn't sound too great.' I want you to tell me your opinon... that's fine... but you should have said you didn't like the way I played this song. That's all I'm saying.

[holl781]

well that is fine then. no hard feelings???? o and i am a musician myself and i apreciate any1 who is able 2 play an instrument. i play flute and just took up piano last september. just incase u might have thought i was some sort of idiot with no clue about music lol

[TennisChamp59]

Ok... glad to hear you play a musical instrument! And no... I never once thought you were an idiot. I don't know you, so I'm not going to judge you. Good luck with the flute and piano.

[holl781]

yeah music is kinda my passion lol i play like tin whistle and that but they r self taught and i am even worst at them than i am at piano. lol but i'll keep working lol thanks alot =) xx

[lovesvideogames]

whats up with that grace note, makes swallow tail sound weird...XD

[TennisChamp59]

Ummm... I didn't hear any grace notes. But I did add some slides, which I think gives the song some character and makes it more interesting.

[TennisChamp59]

Hey... thanks!

[prismasss10]

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!

aaaaaaaaah!! :S

[coolsteven2]

where'd u get??

[TennisChamp59]

I got it from my old violin teacher.

[TheStarsInHeaven]

Fantastic job~! I'm gonna learn that song~... I'll start tomorrow...^^'

[TennisChamp59]

I know this is a really late reply, but thank you very much. How's the song coming?

[TheStarsInHeaven]

Pretty good acually ^^

But I keep messing up in the middle of the song~ DX

[TennisChamp59]

It's okay, it kind of took me a while before I was good at this song. After you learn the tune, you can learn what is called the break. It's a little bit harder, but is played in unison with the tune. Good luck and keep practicing.

[TheStarsInHeaven]

Okay ^^

Thank you for the great advice. I'll keep practicing more until I get right. (or until it sounds okay)