20 BLUES VIOLIN LICKS

To play blues violin, you need to learn a heap of blues licks which you can draw on at any time. This blues violin tutorial gives you 20 of the best, in a variety of styles; up-tempo swing, boogie, gypsy jazz and bluegrass. All the blues fiddle licks are short and easy to learn, and are presented with on-screen sheet music. This is available as a free pdf to subscribers (see below for details).
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
Beginning Folk Fiddle
You can order from
rb.gy/g6gwd1
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
[e-mail]

[@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

[@kitwells]

This is knockout stuff. No one else teaches the essential licks you want and need to know so clearly and with such style and verve. Heartfelt thanks, Chris, for improving my playing.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Kit, your comments are appreciated!

[@mmcnabb7500]

I’ve been wanting to learn how to “let loose” on the fiddle but felt stuck for some time now. The hardest part is that I don’t know what I need to learn. I’m so happy to have found this channel because it has given me direction. These videos are golden! I’m so excited to go try these licks 😊

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Glad I was able to help!

[@jensenmaxwell8838]

Man I can't even describe how happy I am I found this channel

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Jensen. Glad to hear it. There's a lot to explore!

[@warrenmyrick97]

Speechless and astonished, you are a violin God!

[@theazzwipe9218]

My brain did a hard reset when I heard a English accent

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Didn't you know the English invented the blues?🤣

[@susanmullen1989]

Nice! I Love it when you write the lick line out. It helps a lot. I'd love to see the rhythm of the lick at 1:45!

[@benvanweede7903]

Thank you Chris. Your videos are so much what fiddlers need. You get straight to the point and you know what your viewers are looking for. Best of all your approach is both eclectic and inspirational. I shall be signposting these to my pupils and colleagues!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Ben, I'm really glad to hear that you're appreciating my efforts!

[@themaliceking6804]

That intro lick... Wow 😱

[@patrickbly4170]

Makes it seem so easy 😌 but you can't force it ...muscles and memory.

[@Badgermanpeveril]

Just what I have been looking for, thank you!

[@TaleswithDora]

I was looking for this kinda stuff thank you sir 👍👍👍🥰🥰

[@christophermatthews455]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Christopher!

[@davidhale1568]

Excellent as always 👍

[@madcat54]

This is awesome! Excellent!

[@StidhamFamilygospel]

My daughter has been learning your blues licks. I posted a youtube short on my channel doing these. Thanks so much for this

[@TheFiddleChannel]

That's wonderful to see!

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

Nice job Chris! Good content, well presented, plus hot licks - great learning material, and not just for fiddle players.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Brendan!

[@cohenshcohen]

Bloody excellent videos...

[@aguswares828]

Great stuff Chris, loads to keep the isolation blues away in this time of zero gigs. Your efforts are much appreciated.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Agus. Thanks, it's a pleasure! This is a once- in a lifetime opportunity to focus on a big project which I would normally never have time for.

[@aliceackerman3588]

Thank you Chris , I really like your teaching , so funky & cool , please make more video like 💕💕💕that please

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Alice. Plenty more on the way!

[@dustyfiddles]

Very helpful, thank you Chris!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks!

[@ecarneylaw]

Boy you get around! Thanks for posting this!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

He Emmet, you're welcome!

[@ralphwalton6736]

thank you

[@schubertzimmerer]

You are fantastic! Come to teach in Brasil.

[@gheryj.a5160]

Never boring to see your video tutorial..greeting from indonesia..

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Pleman. Thank you for the compliment!

[@eeellll9715]

Very useful and super clear explanations!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks!

[@johntait491]

Great stuff..!! ;-)

[@sunilkumark3776]

Excellent sir❤️❤️❤️

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks!

[@JJ-rr4tl]

Great video!!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks JJ!

[@channelphongsakpanta1794]

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[@UbbeFred]

I really want you to play the first tutorial for a 20 min

[@johnparker223]

Thanks for another great video - you've given me a lot of ideas!

[@yulsth9488]

soy su fan

[@carolobol]

Thank you very much. A lifetime of learning for me in 12 minutes from you.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Carol!

[@ritabeazley5481]

Loved that!...... think I'm a bit more Stephen Grippoli lol!😂🤣😜

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Rita!

[@tmilesstringwizards2445]

Chris. Hi. I have you Fiddle Handbook from 10 years ago or so, and the "Exploring" Folk and Jazz books too. Great stuff and it's fun for me to see you live. Thanks for this, and for the Amazing Grace vid. Cann't wait to get back to the neighborhood jam scene. Terry - StringWizards - Chicago

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Terence. Good to hear from you, and nice to hear that you're enjoying the books and videos. Hopefully you'll be able to use some of these licks when you eventually get back to playing!

[@tmilesstringwizards2445]

@@TheFiddleChannel It's a good thing, being shut in when you have a house full of string instruments. I'm beginning to try to consolidate some concepts in my head and on to my fingers if that makes sense. I am equally at home w/ a banjo or guitar, but rarely saw crossover the concepts until now and more focus on blues pentatonic stuff. Hey can I ask if you have score you put on to paper for your Amazing Grace? Or some tips or pages to focus more on in your Expor Jazz book. I admire guys like you. I can play, but I often don't know what I'm doing. I think if I had the score, I could dis-agregate melody from riffs and then try to identify your thinking in each. Anyway. Thanks, Chris. Terry

[@TheFiddleChannel]

@@tmilesstringwizards2445 Hi Terrance. All the solo here was improvised, so there's no score. The best way to learn something from it is just to pick out a few licks and learn them, and try and understand how they relate to the chords or the melody. Then you can use them anywhere and everywhere. From the fiddle handbook, you need to really get to grips with the blues scales, finger patterns and licks, then solos like I did here will just come pouring out!

[@tmilesstringwizards2445]

@@TheFiddleChannel Thanks, Chris. I'm already on it...and thanks for having all this out there. I just thought I'd check. A friend who is a doctor by day and a blue guitar player too, but me on to Transcribe! over Amazing Slow Downer. Thought I'd pass that along, if you hadn't seen it. It is a mobile ap, but just use the desktop version, it has much better control features. Best of luck to you too.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

@@tmilesstringwizards2445 Thanks Terence. Yes, I use both of those! all the best!

[@andypastor4693]

Very helpful, great improve ideas !

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Andy!

[@gordwilkes]

Great video. Thank you for the licks... I'm practising... Love hard hitting music for hard hit people... I want your book, I live in Toronto, Canada. Is that possible?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Glad you enjoyed this video! I think all my books are available on Amazon.

[@FrankJFerendo]

How about doing a lesson on Evening Prayer Blues, a great blues tune. Would love it!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Frank. Great suggestion! I've not come across it before, but I just watched Darol Anger playing it, and it's an inspiration!

[@FrankJFerendo]

@@TheFiddleChannel YEAH, it's a fantastic tune.

[@carolel4025]

Hi again, I just found yr email, will write directly there. Thx

[@burtstewart385]

Would you mind sharing the email?

[@bobtownsend681]

Great licks! Will a similar video geared towards more bluegrass licks and ideas be coming soon?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Bob. Glad you liked this one. I have a heap of ideas for new posts, and bluegrass licks is definitely on the list!

[@carolel4025]

Hi Chris, I have watched this video many times and would like to get the music for the licks. I can't find your email anywhere, not even in the Fiddlingaround site. How can this be done? I really appreciate these lessons and this information is getting my improv together for me...

[@JimmyDeLocke]

Great stuff!!! I have a buddy who plays Kenny Baker, and he uses a wound E string. is this common?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Jimmy. I'm afraid my knowledge of strings is pretty poor. I use Evah Pirazzi Gold, which are not wound.

[@channelphongsakpanta1794]

Good. สอนผมบ้าง

[@sandrathomson4373]

Great video Chris. I have the exploring jazz book, but how do we email you to get the transcriptions of these licks please?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Sandra. Email me at [e-mail].

[@CaitlynJneeCocke]

I can spend 10 minutes on the first 3 minutes of this video!

[@susanidepatton9338]

I am a Patreon but I don’t see this one listed. I see blues licks in E and other keys but not this one. Thanks for any help.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Susan. If you send me an email, to [e-mail] I will send you the pdf

[@fabricioiri2880]

Beginning Jazz Violin PDF PLEASE????

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Sorry Fabricio, it's not available in pdf form.

[@StidhamFamilygospel]

Do you have the pdf for these licks on this video I can purchase?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi. If you email me at [e-mail], I swill send you the pdf. All my pdf's are free on request. My patreon is for those who want to make a contribution. www.patreon.com/thefiddlechannel

[@dmcmac9619]

do you offer private zoom lessons?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Daniel. Yes! Would you like to send me an email to [e-mail].? Also, details of all my publications are in the description below the video.

[@MissMoonshineDance]

i just sent an email asking about the pdf

[@MrWilliamcheng]

Oh erhu behind

[@TheFiddleChannel]

I wish I could play it. Whenever I practice, the cats all leave the neighbourhood!

[@MrGuillermoraben]

Where is the book?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Guillermo. Sadly I failed to persuade my publisher that they need a blues violin book. However, I'm working on an E-book on blues. It will take a while, but watch this space!