Different versions

Описание: Different versions of a tune. How do we choose?
One of the biggest worries and challenges to a beginner fiddler is how to deal with the fact that every tune seems to have multiple versions. If you’re going along to your first session, and have learned a handful of new tunes to play along with the other musicians, how do you know whether they will be playing the same version you have been working on, and if yours doesn’t match up, what do you do?

In this discussion I will try and get to the bottom of why there are so many versions. I’ll look at in what ways they can vary, in which playing context this really matters, how to approach choosing and learning a new tune and, surprisingly, how in the long run this is not a problem at all but a huge opportunity.

A full transcription of this essay is available on my Patreon page (see below).
Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh

1. Patreon
2. Books
3. Subscription video courses
4. Website
5. Email to request pdf’s.

1. PATREON
This is a platform where anyone can directly help to support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels, for £4, £10 or £40 per month.


At the lowest level you get access to all my pdf’s and tune collections, plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public.
At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat, and can request three backing tracks each month.
Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month, and access to all my backing tracks.

You can find me on Patreon at
  / thefiddlechannel  

2. BOOKS
I have eight fiddle tuition books published by Schott, all widely available from the publisher, from Amazon, and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises.


Exploring Jazz Violin
Beginning Jazz Violin
Discovering Rock Violin
Exploring Folk Fiddle
Exploring Klezmer Fiddle
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes
French Fiddle Tunes

Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle


You can order from
https://bit.ly/31ZWmgm

3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES
I have three video subscription courses
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MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book
Parts 1 and 2 are each £26 for 26 lessons, covering the first and second halves of the book
Part 1; https://tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
Part 2 https://tidd.ly/3SwHGhb



MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book
£35 for 46 lessons
https://tidd.ly/3SwHGhb

MUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99
https://tidd.ly/3SwHGhb

ACADEMY OF FOLK
Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons
https://academyoffolk.com/

4. WEBSITE
My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web, as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles.
www.fiddlingaround.co.uk
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00:00 Introduction
00:57 The nature of traditional music
02:05 The tune title
03:43 Tune structure
04:55 The Key
05:51 Songs and singers
09:49 The Session
11:46 Playing for Dancing
12:20 Stage Performance
16:26 Learning multiple versions?
17:31 The Core Melody
19:09 Conclusion