DVD-Learn To Play Irish Fiddle #1
by Happy Traum
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Actor: Kevin BurkeDirector: Happy Traum
Brand: Homespun
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-10-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 641755
Studio: Homespun Tapes
Product features:
- Near-beginner levelIncludes musicFiddle players will learn to play classic songs including:"Saddle the Pony""The Connaughtman's Rambles""The King of the Fairies""Bill Sullivan's Polka""Johnny Leary's Slide""Micho Russell's Slide" and more.
DVD Reviews of DVD-Learn To Play Irish Fiddle #1
DVD Review: Helpful Fiddle Lessons
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a nice DVD to learn a few tunes from. While I'm not new to the violin, I'm relatively new to Irish fiddling, and only in the last year or so have been making any effort to develop my ear. Thus, the hardest part for me is to learn by ear, and that's what I'm focusing on right now. This DVD was great for that purpose. Once learned, the tunes were not really difficult for me, although there are some technique and stylistic emphases which took a little getting used to.
Kevin Burke's style is indeed rather 'laid-back'. It creates sort of a homey atmosphere, which is nice. On the other hand, it means there's not a whole lot of verbal explanation. This is a little annoying, but the net effect is probably positive: it forces you to *listen*! He plays the tunes first at a slowed-down pace, repeating each complete musical phrase twice, and then plays through the whole tune. He also introduces each tune at full-speed, so you have the feel for what it 'should' sound like.
I found it was a perfect pacing for me, but I would not recommend it to a true beginner. It would have been enormously frustrating. Get some lessons first and get comfortable with fingering, and smooth bowing patterns, then buy this disc and learn from the best!
Description of DVD-Learn To Play Irish Fiddle #1
Kevin Burke?s easygoing manner and encouraging teaching style invite you into the world of authentic traditional Irish fiddle. In this superb starter lesson, he passes on his vast knowledge and experience through an in-depth study of some of his favorite tunes, styles and techniques.Kevin understands the needs of the learning fiddler, and he conveys his ideas with clarity and simplicity. Focusing on Irish polkas, slides and jigs, he teaches the basic tune, along with several variations, explaining the rhythmic devices that distinguish each dance form. He then shows you the grace notes, rolls, double-stops and other ornaments that make this music so distinctive, and that keep it in the true Irish tradition.
By the end of this first lesson you?ll be playing Saddle the Pony, The Connaughtman's Rambles, The King of the Fairies, Bill Sullivan's Polka, Johnny Leary's Slide, Micho Russell's Slide and more. Best of all, you?ll have gained a solid foundation that will enable you to play this beloved music with real flair and authority.
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