This is so good. It reminds me of two things. One is to "play long slow bows". I forget who taught that, and also "play in front of a mirror" - advice from a fiddle friend here who passed away a few years back. I have several struggles with good tone, I don't always hold the bow just at 90 degrees, I think about having rosin or strings that aren't good, I have worn out bow hair before. I tested a fiddle in a store once and it made such great tone, I wondered if it was the strings or the bow or what.
Great tips- keeping a calm approach and follow-through is key to the throw-away bow- it takes time and patience. My tendency was to crash and land first, then follow through- terrible sound. Bad sound results from sloppy, hard playing when you try to bring a tune to speed too soon. It's amazing how light a touch you can have on the bow and fingerboard and still have sufficient volume and a nice tone. Thanks.
Would you consider doing a rough tutorial for the song; “Lauren’s Walking” by Angelo Badalamenti ? my wife is learning violin and it’s one of her favourite pieces, not sure if it’s played on viola or violin though. Can’t find any vids of people playing it.
I just found the answer to your question on another one of his videos. He uses an external drone box called "Raagini". The video where he mentions this (in the comments) is, "Super Cool Fiddle Sounds - Lesson"
Thank you for all the amazing and useful content!
This is so good. It reminds me of two things. One is to "play long slow bows". I forget who taught that, and also "play in front of a mirror" - advice from a fiddle friend here who passed away a few years back. I have several struggles with good tone, I don't always hold the bow just at 90 degrees, I think about having rosin or strings that aren't good, I have worn out bow hair before. I tested a fiddle in a store once and it made such great tone, I wondered if it was the strings or the bow or what.
Such positivity! So many great tips! Thank you for all you do for us, Jason.
Great tips- keeping a calm approach and follow-through is key to the throw-away bow- it takes time and patience. My tendency was to crash and land first, then follow through- terrible sound. Bad sound results from sloppy, hard playing when you try to bring a tune to speed too soon. It's amazing how light a touch you can have on the bow and fingerboard and still have sufficient volume and a nice tone. Thanks.
Would you consider doing a rough tutorial for the song; “Lauren’s Walking” by Angelo Badalamenti ? my wife is learning violin and it’s one of her favourite pieces, not sure if it’s played on viola or violin though. Can’t find any vids of people playing it.
Thanks for the tips Jason. What are your thoughts on practicing with a mute as opposed to practicing quietly?
Do you have a double thick bridge? It looks thick on this video.
The reason for such a thick bridge! Won't that make a difference in richer sound?
What do you use to make your drone notes? Some type of foot pedal?
play two strings: the drone is usually the (usually open) string below the one where you're fingering the note
@@joeldcanfield_spinhead I understand how to play one…he is using some device to make the drone for the video and then he plays over top of that.
@@kleinbiker1 I didn't even notice that. Odd, as an instructor, to do it, and not say anything.
For real, I was like, how tf is he getting the 4th string drone while bowing on the 2nd string!?!?!!
I just found the answer to your question on another one of his videos. He uses an external drone box called "Raagini". The video where he mentions this (in the comments) is, "Super Cool Fiddle Sounds - Lesson"
I will try not to smash my fiddle!😂 ty!
Great advice, here's to the Irish Washer woman.
Here's to learning to play it quick and clean. I hope I can do it.