I just started playing some Irish coming from old time fiddle. Once I figured out that the image you drew was reversed I understood what you're describing and it's extremely helpful. Thanks so much! Very clean tone in your other videos as well which makes it great for learning by ear.
Thank you! I’d nearly given up trying to read. Once I realized I needed to read it right to left, it actually helped. I knew I got it right by the couple times that you repeated the missed slurs.
If you've ever played Mouth of the Tobique, the triplets in the first two bars can be detached one, slur two, or vice versa, to spice it up a bit. Obviously, it's not a reel you'd want to start a new student with, but it's one that readily accepts some experimentation.
Very helpful, thank you! When you show the blue paper at ~ 1:25, I first wondered what a weird rhythm this is (2 separated, the next 3 slurred and then 3 separated), before I found out that your video is mirrored ;-)
Ok this is weird. I just met you today and RUclips suggests your video when I get home. But hey now I have another awesome fiddle teacher on RUclips to learn from!
This is simiilar to what Kevin Burke suggests - it can be a bit counter intuitive to those used to playing reels on other instruments but certainly offers an interesting dynamic.
@RosaMaria-im1iu no but now I will try to make one! I have a lot of thoughts and info on bowing patterns. It has come up in a lot of my videos more organically. I'll link a good jig one here
@RosaMaria-im1iu okay this was actually the one I was thinking of where I talk more about bow patterns.... but it's a reel again haha ruclips.net/video/b9BkeDJhTIk/видео.htmlsi=V_BkWiOxb9uXMQX9
@raymond4u100 most of them yes, but when a quarter note comes along things get tricky. I almost always slur into a quarter note from the note before. When there's a dotted quarter or longer the pattern does usually break
What about on a reel like ‘ cooleys ‘ where there is repeated notes and string crossing ?? I’ve been really having the toughest time making my reels sound like they have lift and it’s my favorite type of Irish tune 😭
Great..I have been trying to slur the first three as well and this is a kevin burke speciality (I got a lesson off him), but I think the first three detached is easier. Any suggestions on how to implement this without breaking down the tune..if you practice the basic bowing pattern would it naturally come into tunes?
Just use it as a guide don’t use it as a pattern for all reels. The star of Munster is easy because some much if it is on one string(esp the 2nd part). Look at the pattern as possibilities. Practice slurring out of a bowed triplet or into a roll for example. Get an overall view rather than a set pattern.
Thank you for the generosity of sharing this and thank you for your replies
Thanks Mikela- the 5-3 counting was really helpful,
I just started playing some Irish coming from old time fiddle. Once I figured out that the image you drew was reversed I understood what you're describing and it's extremely helpful. Thanks so much! Very clean tone in your other videos as well which makes it great for learning by ear.
Exactly what old man needs learning his strings this minute. Thank you!!
Thank you!
I’d nearly given up trying to read.
Once I realized I needed to read it right to left, it actually helped.
I knew I got it right by the couple times that you repeated the missed slurs.
If you've ever played Mouth of the Tobique, the triplets in the first two bars can be detached one, slur two, or vice versa, to spice it up a bit. Obviously, it's not a reel you'd want to start a new student with, but it's one that readily accepts some experimentation.
I love mouth of the tobique!!
Very helpful, thank you! When you show the blue paper at ~ 1:25, I first wondered what a weird rhythm this is (2 separated, the next 3 slurred and then 3 separated), before I found out that your video is mirrored ;-)
Oops I didn't realize that!! Thank you for clarifying 😁👍
the mirror video is a bit confusing ... and 5 strings fiddle !
I’ve been having the toughest time with reel bowing ! Thanks
I love your lessons, thank you so much for sharing!! You explain very well!
Ok this is weird. I just met you today and RUclips suggests your video when I get home. But hey now I have another awesome fiddle teacher on RUclips to learn from!
The algorithm sees all!!! 🤣 the session was so fun yesterday!
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This is simiilar to what Kevin Burke suggests - it can be a bit counter intuitive to those used to playing reels on other instruments but certainly offers an interesting dynamic.
Thank you for posting this.
That was just what I needed!
Thank you for this
Such a wonderful lesson!
Very clearly explained. Thank you!
Helpful!! New sub!!
This is great! Thanks Mikela!
This has helped me so much. Thank you. Do you have other videos like this for other types of fiddle like, Jigs, hornpipes, slip Jigs etc?
@RosaMaria-im1iu no but now I will try to make one! I have a lot of thoughts and info on bowing patterns. It has come up in a lot of my videos more organically. I'll link a good jig one here
@@RosaMaria-im1iu ruclips.net/video/wL47GP-B3K8/видео.htmlsi=ctTyJL1ZRNt0VJO9
@RosaMaria-im1iu okay this was actually the one I was thinking of where I talk more about bow patterns.... but it's a reel again haha
ruclips.net/video/b9BkeDJhTIk/видео.htmlsi=V_BkWiOxb9uXMQX9
@@mikelafiddle Thank you so much. I shall go and watch both of them!
Very helpful thanks
CAn this. BE used with all reels?
@raymond4u100 most of them yes, but when a quarter note comes along things get tricky. I almost always slur into a quarter note from the note before. When there's a dotted quarter or longer the pattern does usually break
Thank you
Yes. I'd find it easier to open up a fiddle ,move whatever is needed and re glue that to find the mirror key on a phone!
What about on a reel like ‘ cooleys ‘ where there is repeated notes and string crossing ?? I’ve been really having the toughest time making my reels sound like they have lift and it’s my favorite type of Irish tune 😭
Thank you so much! Excellent video, really helpful.
Thanks, this helps me feel the bowing.
You’re awesome! Thank you! I’m now learning to play Reels for Real!
Very helpful - Thanks! Do you have a tutorial on bowing hornpipes?
Great..I have been trying to slur the first three as well and this is a kevin burke speciality (I got a lesson off him), but I think the first three detached is easier. Any suggestions on how to implement this without breaking down the tune..if you practice the basic bowing pattern would it naturally come into tunes?
Just use it as a guide don’t use it as a pattern for all reels. The star of Munster is easy because some much if it is on one string(esp the 2nd part). Look at the pattern as possibilities. Practice slurring out of a bowed triplet or into a roll for example. Get an overall view rather than a set pattern.
I’m afraid my brain can’t compute the reverse image you have in your videos. Therefore I can’t watch you.
Thanks for the feedback!