20 bluegrass fiddle licks in the key of A, using Roll in my Sweet Baby's Arms

This bluegrass fiddle lesson has 20 bite-sized fiddle licks you can use for any tune in A. Using the chord sequence for Roll in my Sweet Baby's Arms, I demonstrate each bluegrass lick, and show how it can fit into a solo following the chord sequence.
Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh
1. Patreon
2. Books
3. Subscription video courses
4. Website
5. Email to request pdf’s.
1. PATREON
This is a platform where anyone can directly help to support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels, for £4, £10 or £40 per month.

At the lowest level you get access to all my pdf’s and tune collections, plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public.
At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat, and can request three backing tracks each month.
Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month, and access to all my backing tracks.
You can find me on Patreon at
/ thefiddlechannel
2. BOOKS
I have eight fiddle tuition books published by Schott, all widely available from the publisher, from Amazon, and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises.
Exploring Jazz Violin
Beginning Jazz Violin
Discovering Rock Violin
Exploring Folk Fiddle
Exploring Klezmer Fiddle
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes
French Fiddle Tunes
Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle
You can order from
bit.ly/31ZWmgm
3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES
I have three video subscription courses
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MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book
Parts 1 and 2 are each £26 for 26 lessons, covering the first and second halves of the book
Part 1; tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
Part 2 tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book
£35 for 46 lessons
tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
MUSIC GURUS Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle. Based on my Schott book. 31 lessons for £31.99
tidd.ly/3SwHGhb
ACADEMY OF FOLK
Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons
academyoffolk.com/
4. WEBSITE
My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web, as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles.
www.fiddlingaround.co.uk
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TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AT
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[@TheFiddleChannel]

For the backing tracks used on this video, plus all of my pdf's, access to private lessons and much more, join me on Patreon! patreon.com/thefiddlechannel

[@jotkaur4283]

Plz give me your number and email address please 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@TheFiddleChannel]

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[@tjbaloh5219]

Damn!! Another great lesson!! Guess I’ll have to practice this one everyday too!!! Lol Thanks

[@JimmyDeLocke]

Best fiddle channel.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@rdwwdr3520]

This is great and it's about time we finally get this kind of practical approach for fiddle (of which there are so many gazzilions devoted to guitar licks). This is stuff player cn really sink their teeth into! I will be subscribing to/ buying everything available.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi. Glad you find my approach useful. I hope you'll join me on Patreon!

[@harpbaby1]

As a harmonica player, I'm always looking for inspiration/ideas from different instruments. For bluegrass, I tend to look to the fiddle. Enjoyed the phrases you shared. I'll be using some of this in my next video.

[@manvsviolin1271]

Really great playing; thank you for sharing theses great licks!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Many thanks!

[@scottvrosenfeld]

great stuff man...the tab would help a lot for us who cant read music but i guess this is for more advanced players. anyway thx u!

[@exploringtheviolin9708]

Gret licks Chris!

[@susanpate2432]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Susan! Plenty more like this on the Fiddle Channel!

[@johntait491]

Fantastic. You've put a lot of thought and hard work into producing this. Great licks. "Sweet Baby's Arms" will never be the same again..!! Thanks Chris. ;-)

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks John!

[@johntait491]

@@TheFiddleChannel Chris, I'll send you an email and would request the PDF of the licks. This'll be easier than trying to write them out by hand..!! Cheers.

[@malfrids]

The Fiddle Channel Hi! My 14 year old daughter has been playing Suzuki violin since she was six years old, she also plays Norwegian folk music. Discovering your «20 licks for bluegrass» - she (finally) really wants to learn how to improvise! It would be fantastic if you could email me the sheet music (PDF)! [e-mail]

[@violinshoko]

Learning 20 licks in just under 12 minutes. Like a magic! Thank you so much.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Shoko. Would you like the pdf?

[@thomascoleman4871]

Chris would you send me the PDF. I just subscribed. [e-mail]

[@tebogomocheku2481]

@@TheFiddleChannel Hallo your videos just ended my journey with my classical teacher and my orchestra starting a new path with you please do share the PDFs [e-mail]

[@bobtownsend681]

Thanks Chris! Some good ideas here!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Bob!

[@mrgroovestring]

Thank you so much for this lesson, I appreciate it so much.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Gregory!

[@joeharris8574]

Great lesson. Appreciate it thanks.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Joe!

[@ralphwalton6736]

thank you....great stuff

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Ralph!.

[@emmabeaumusic]

Adore your channel!! So amazing!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Emma, I appreciate it!

[@duolehtinenlipasti4796]

Thank you for this lesson Chriss! So well explained with all the positions and glissandos! I would love to get more noted in pdf :)

[@TheFiddleChannel]

HI. Send me an email to [e-mail]

[@allanmerovitz871]

Hey Chris good choice of tune

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Allan. It's a classic!

[@maryshort6448]

This is yet another great video in your Fiddle Channel series Chris - so helpfully, logically and clearly presented. This whole series is so informative - your breadth and depth of knowledge combined with the straight-forward way you present the information opens up so much for fiddle players especially people who are relatively new to these genres. Thank you - and please keep going!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Mary, your support is much appreciated!

[@1velli]

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[@JustFiddler]

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[@millfolkcelticmusic3116]

amazing content. I would love to have the licks noted in pdf

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Send me an email and I'll send the licks. My address is in the video description.

[@Rohirn]

Subscribed I just picked up a violin / fiddle a little over a week ago and started an online course for classical violin this style looks like I need to learn how to play pretty decent before I can attempt too much

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Rohirn. Bluegrass isn't easy! I suggest working on some easy old-time tunes before thinking too hard about bluegrass.

[@Rohirn]

Any suggestions?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

@@Rohirn Old Joe clark is a great place to start!

[@Firstinversion899]

Excellent lessons, excellent teacher!! May I suggest bit of room treatment for fiddle training videos? The resonance is distracting on your video lessons, though perhaps it is useful in the room when giving lessons, etc.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Adam. Thanks for the comment. You're right, and people have mentioned it before. I do put up some things to dampen the sound, but it seems like I need more.

[@leonhillard5701]

very well presented.. I teach trumpet at Elizabethtown College and use your site to relax and enjoy another style. If you can , please send me the music notation at your convenience. thanks.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Leon. Glad you enjoyed this. Send me an email to [e-mail]

[@alyssajoyclaffey5294]

This is just what my violinist brain needed! Thank you so much! Where can I order the PDF?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Alyssa. Send me an email to [e-mail]

[@BillKelso100]

sei un dio

[@consciousawareness546]

I would love to have the licks noted in pdf!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi. Send me an email to [e-mail]

[@siggesaltens2663]

i'd like to hear blugrass played on that chinese fiddle

[@TheFiddleChannel]

That would be a thing to see!

[@bukanyoutuber6313]

I'm a new player, i need more practice and know more about the skill

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Bukan. Keep practicing! Learn your scales, listen to lots of tunes, and keep watching my videos!