Introduction to Fiddle DVD by
Jim Tolles is a 60 minute DVD that covers the beginning
information in the Fiddle Primer books.
This course is designed to teach
the beginner how to read music, how to hold the instrument,
develop proper bowing technique, and play in tune.
It utilizes many closeups to show
proper hand position and technique.
The unique split screens show both
hands in detail and utilizes onscreen notation for all of the
music with a bouncing ball type pointer showing each note as
it is being played.
A great way to learn how to play
fiddle.
Contents:
Parts of the
Violin and Bow
Bow Preparation
Tuning
Holding the
Violin
Left Hand and
Arm Position
Holding the Bow
Music Notation
Slurs
Songs include:
Alphabet Song
Mary Had a
Little Lamb
Go Tell Aunt
Rhody
Sunday Waltz
The Intro to Fiddle DVD features:
Different camera
angles and close-ups to demonstrate precise technique and
hand positioning.
Split screen
technology that shows both hands in detail and provides
on-screen notation for all music.
Bouncing ball
type pointer to show each note as it's being played.
Video Clock and
Chapter Markers to quickly locate information in the
companion book.
Recorded with
broadcast quality equipment and state of the art editing
facilities.
Special features
include the abilty to play the slow or fast versions of the
songs back to back.
FiD
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Introduction to Fiddle - $13.95
DVD 
