Left-Hand Technique, Part 1: Finger and Hand Positions

from: Beginning Bluegrass and Old-Time Fiddle with Chad Manning

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Learn how to get that fiddley sound by learning beginner-level fiddle tunes and bluegrass songs, with technique tips for both hands and basic theory.

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In the second part of this lesson, you’ll learn the B part of “June Apple” phrase by phrase, as well as the “Georgia shuffle” bowing pattern, which works well on the B part. You’ll also learn how to add drone strings to the A and B parts.

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Left-Hand Technique

Left-Hand Technique, Part 1: Finger and Hand Positions

Left-Hand Technique, Part 2: Finding Pitch

Left-Hand Technique, Part 3: Playing with a Drone

Left-Hand Technique, Part 1: Finger and Hand Positions

Learn how best to position your left-hand on the fiddle. Chad also talks about the difference between playing with the tips of the fingers versus the pads, and how much pressure to use to get the best tone.

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← Bow Technique, Part 3: Coordinating Your Hands

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Left-Hand Technique, Part 2: Finding Pitch →

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