You Play Country Bluegrass Fiddle w Austin Scelzo

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[@ChristianHowesViolin]

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[@MD-zm6sn]

All these violin videos by so many different people, but if you're looking for like tutorials or history or instruction on like country/bluegrass/old time fiddle, there doesn't actually look to be much on youtube that's available.

[@AustinScelzo]

That's why I created my channel!

[@helenmoran6689]

frrrrr

[@JimmyDeLocke]

What a great lesson. You deliver the goods without a lot of unnecessary talking.

[@AustinScelzo]

Thank you! I learned that the quick way teaching middle schoolers music for years!

[@kathleengarrett8600]

Brilliant 👏 👏 thanks soo much. Is there any beginners bluegrass books you can recommend please. Love country fiddle music 🎻

[@Vaskis4life]

I've been playing Irish fiddle for 20 years and recently branching out into country and bluegrass... Thought this would be easy but got to 11:30 and the Nashville shuffle on a pentatonic scale just absolutely broke me 😂 😂 😂 Brilliant video, thanks so much!!

[@michaelharris9615]

This is a great lesson! Thank you and Chris for presenting it. I'm a huge fan of Christian Howes and have used your videos to work on shuffle bowing. This lesson really brings things together! I think there is a cajun/zydeco thing going on here, too.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Michael! So glad it resonated with you. Thank you for your support!

[@AustinScelzo]

Yes! Many of these bowings are also used in cajun and zydeco fiddling

[@jeffersonjammers9944]

Austin (and Chris) if you are ever in our neck of the woods, we'd love to have you come on out and play with us. For more information visit: JeffersonJammers.org Oregon's longest running weekly country music jam, dance, and social (est. in 2002). Check out our new LEARN page featuring Austin Scelzo on fiddle.

[@FlatpickingJournal]

im on it. the last part is really confusing bu ti will get it. sounds like louisiana zydeco and i have to unlock it.

[@autumn5852]

Oh my, I can’t wait until I can play along - this video makes me feel so happy 😍

[@johntait491]

This is a really helpful and informative video Austin. Thank you once again for helping us to play and understand BG/Country fiddling. Cheers.

[@8754roberto]

Thank you so much !!! Violin beginner here . I found an very old guy violinist from Mexico , he plays his music with double strings . Just like the fiddle , country bluegrass , I really like the double string style on the violin it sound beautiful 😍

[@AustinScelzo]

You're very welcome! Check out my KZbin channel for more like this! :)

[@jimmyhughes1184]

So well planned, structured and presented. You are absolutely the best mentor I have even seen on KZbin. Thank you …so much

[@CarlosCarranza]

I would be so Happy JUST playing this lessons only 😅

[@petromic1947]

This one of the best I have watched in BG/country fiddling. I was so lucky to find this channel. your teaching is very methodical. i am a self leaner. and i enjoyed the best and it is a matter of practicing. you have made this so simple. looking forward for more of these vids. I also learnt lot from Christian. Thanks for your generosity.

[@AustinScelzo]

Love this!! So glad you liked this one. I love teaching this stuff and it's like a dream come true to hear from people like you who are getting a lot from it.

[@paulwillard9687]

I’m age 41 I have sausages for fingers I was told at junior school that i would never play the violin by a violin tutor but I dabble in the guitar and would love to pick up the bluegrass/ country fiddle is it to late? Do i have a hope in hell? Thank you for a great lesson either way my question is because i don’t want to buy a fiddle if it’s to late in life.

[@AustinScelzo]

Never too late! Just takes practice. Don't listen to the discouraging violin teacher... I had a naysayer in high school who told me I wasn't "music school material"

[@alectaylor9909]

Hi, i would love if you could tell me what drum machine (backing) you are using?

[@AustinScelzo]

I'm using a drum machine pedal here- I think it's a boss rc10

[@D1ego313]

Sheesh. This made me search Fb market place and now im picking up a violin tomorrow lol. Always loved the fiddle in classic country and as a guitarist, challenge accepted!

[@randrew10001]

iam i understanding you right, you just using the bow on 2 string at a time right?

[@Bella-fz9fy]

I was just reading how the Nashville shuffle goes back to the style fiddle players used in England in the 17th century (as well as syncopation and mimicking the fox hounds etc being shown off playing ‘The fox chase’)and how that was an echo from Medieval times and that brought me to your fabulous video😅

[@rpontigg]

Great Job! I love your clear explanation and that sound!! Could you please do a tutorial of "The waves of Bondi" of The Bushwackers. Thank you.

[@graceeegooseee]

I play classical on violin, anyways, I just learned how to fiddle, thank you 3:57 3:58

[@yvancameron9766]

I'm learning fidle with the Quebecois style music. this vidio is great to understand country style rhytm and licks on a fidle . merci beaucoup :)

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

I’m happy you liked it!

[@duanemalinowskijr.8477]

Hey! Loved the video. I’m really wanting to learn the fiddle and play this style of music. What model do you recommend? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[@stanmakara3006]

After watching your video I immediately ordered my new fiddle. You are a great teacher and looking forward to learning to play the fiddle. What is the device that you are using for the background as you are playing?

[@gheryabrahams4860]

Simple tutorial easy to understanding.. thanks for this video Jesus bless you... greeting from Indonesia♥️

[@pawlio66]

A Great simplistic breakdown of rythym and technique. : Im a Guitar player , and like many out there ,i fancied my chances on the Violin, ...fretting notes is one thing , bowing notes is another. I'm not to out to be Stéphane Groppelli..i don't have enough life(or talent) left..but i feel this is an achievable goal.

[@miao4885]

❤

[@DaveCurtis-b3u]

I love your channel was wondering what you are using for the backing track? Is it a pedal or a strum machine?

[@williamnichols6253]

This was the thing that was missing from my fiddling. I came up as a jazz guy, and I was doing swing feel and it seemed close enough, but these shuffles are actually the thing.

[@patrickbly4170]

🤗🙂

[@Juamericangirl]

Do you know if a Rossetti violin is good for bluegrass? I'm trying to buy one!!

[@JerryLemay]

Wonderful! Could you let us know how you set up your backing track?

[@AustinScelzo]

Hi! I used a boss rc10 loop pedal/drum machine

[@369someguy]

dude genuinely (appearance) *LOOKS* like a fiddle teacher

[@zecalimazeca]

Thank you. Greetings from Brazil.

[@santoscolim7122]

Very much appreciated, one suggestion, I cannot follow the movement of your fingers, it is hidden

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thank you for your feedback Colin! You can find more Bluegrass fiddle videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2IDsQnRXuFx2gs_X2roIFpp

[@germanruiz7144]

Very good teacher

[@Sunshine-Light]

Grandpa, square dancing in Glory land listening to this tutorial…. Superb video

[@AustinScelzo]

Thank you 🙏

[@cannister7able]

Amazing. I need to get a bit better in general before i come back to this, but will definitely save for later.

[@blaineday8675]

This made me take a break from my banjo practice. My fiddle is next-door and it’s raining outside so I will have to take a rain check and catch you tomorrow

[@kimzetterberg557]

Fantastic Austin - all the meat and potatoes needed to take my fiddle playing across the gap from Irish tunes to bluegrass/country! A great big “THANKS!” 😊

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Rock on!

[@AustinScelzo]

Thank you!!! Love it- glad I could be helpful!

[@bernardauvity9669]

Marvelous dear Austin , and thanks one's more to Christian who has organised this

[@AustinScelzo]

That's so kind thank you! Yes I am ever grateful to have received a call from Chris when he proposed this idea. I share this video with many of my students and it seems to be getting good attention with his viewers as well!

[@ricardohcpark]

You are so unique, please make more videos about that, thanks

[@marylee5650]

I love the way you instruct

[@Mikeycb731]

What key is this backing

[@AustinScelzo]

D major

[@nickwayet9701]

I like this ...I want to learn🙂🙂

[@wildfeather]

The best. The best. The best. THE BEST I have seen on this. Thank you so much!

[@AustinScelzo]

You are very welcome! Seems like it's getting received well. I'm thinking of making another one on chopping soon

[@FrankCoPenn]

New fiddle player… Love both you and Christian’s videos and lessons

[@violinmerdeka7754]

Thank you so much for tutorial..👍

[@JoelKirkland-q3p]

Just starting out

[@martinmulvany1157]

I’m glad you said the Georgia Shuffle is a little hard to get into. 🎻

[@MikeDennisSmith]

Love this video, I'm a novice beginner, Austin had me making halfway decent sounds in no time!

[@danielscroggins9549]

There is a paucity of instruction for backup on fiddle. This is a Godsend. Thank you. Can you develop this further? These approaches work great on open strings, but how do you incorporate notes and double stops on fingered chords? I really need help with this stuff!

[@AustinScelzo]

Thanks! I've got a video on my channel called essential bluegrass double stops that cover all the possible fingered double stops in all the bluegrass keys. This combines really well with this lesson on bowing. Let me know what you think. If you are a reader I also have them written out. Email me for that one [e-mail]

[@lhyn2986]

New subscriber here 🥰

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks for subbing Lhyn! You can find more Bluegrass play along videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2IDsQnRXuFx2gs_X2roIFpp To get the backing tracks and a searchable directory (sorted by styles, difficulty levels etc.) check out : swiy.co/FreePlayAlongLessons Happy practicing 😊

[@alexandrajames8734]

wow this is great. can't wait to try this out, cheers

[@samkemp1]

Absolutely brilliant lesson Thank You

[@8754roberto]

Hello what’s the e name of the song ?

[@AustinScelzo]

No song in particular! Just a common chord progression to practice playing through chord changes

[@patrickbly4170]

Nice Style and intriguing interpretations... great Presentation 👍

[@billwilson6670]

I don't play the fiddle but I found this very informative and entertaining. Good job!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Glad you like it!

[@Paulodancini]

Thank you very much!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

You are welcome Paulo! :)

[@AustinScelzo]

You are very welcome!!

[@ajkurp5919]

Wow. So much good stuff in one video. Awesome.

[@bluegrassbecky1018]

Thank you so much for these great videos. You have a real talent for teaching!

[@coptotermes]

exactly what i've been looking for! Thanks!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Enjoy!

[@dougnickerson]

Great - may be able to get the three three two , which I have had difficulty with

[@mervynmenezes1400]

The lessons are absolutely brilliant. Very patient and clear teaching!

[@AustinScelzo]

That's very kind- thank you!

[@bigal25938]

Tell us about the fiddle.

[@siggesaltens2663]

THANKS FOR THIS.

[@Blueyesbullet1]

Love this lesson ❤

[@clara_violinist]

This is a wonderful tutorial, thank you so so much ❤

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ali_afsharnjd]

I am lucky to find you

[@superchargecoach]

Totally love this - I played along the whole time!!

[@stevenmiller5378]

I struggle to keep the bow rhythm when adding the notes, I think. i always have a hard time knowing whether my right hand is still doing the bow patterns when noting, I think I revert back to a straight up down but it’s very hard to tell!

[@AustinScelzo]

Try adding pauses in between each bow change- take time to think about the next bow stroke

[@briansmith8846]

Thank you so much!

[@DavidBrown-yn2mt]

Austin Scelzo, you are the best teacher ever. I learned so much here, and at Christian Howes’ camp in Black Mountain in early July. Creative Strings!

[@AustinScelzo]

Thank you so much!!!

[@fiddlinfil]

Very good tutorial. Helped me capture that elusive country-bluegrass sound

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks Phil! you might find some of the downloads useful in my Christmas Giveaway: swiy.co/Secret_Giveaway

[@azombiestool]

I really like the 332 and the Georgia shuffle akot. Probably because im from Georgia! I do enjoy those rhythms though

[@janegriffith8021]

Excellent instructional video-thank you!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

You are welcome!

[@AustinScelzo]

Thank you!

[@jayneotterson1569]

great teacher

[@Jose-hm1wl]

Te Ho que passar o arco em duas cordas junto

[@justdoodlingfamilyhomestea5436]

If 1 could give this 💯💯💯 thumbs up I would.

[@AustinScelzo]

Love it!!! Thank you so much! If you liked this one- you will likely enjoy this one on pentatonic scales as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6a9ppJ8hJeefq8&ab_channel=AustinScelzo

[@angiemcmurray9861]

Austin, thanks so much for this great instructional video! Around the 7 minute mark you expand the shuffles to start adding notes. It’s tough for us beginning shufflers to figure out the pattern of the notes. Any chance for you to provide the note names or finger positions to make integrating these patterns easier? Even when I slow the video right down I still struggle to figure out the note progression. Thank you for any guidance you can provide.❤

[@laurabviolin]

On the d/A chord, the notes are D E F# A B A F# E A. (These are the middle two strings). On the D/G chord (the bottom two strings) the notes are G A B D E D B D G; on the A/E chord the notes are A B C# E F# E C# B A

[@angiemcmurray9861]

Thank you so much Laura! ❤

[@zecalimazeca]

16:57 18:22.05

[@tosborne8062]

I once taught guitar some some bass funk slap fun stuff, but musically complicated (real bass groove you should know what I mean ) violin or fiddle, in this area where I live it's a fiddle which is fine... while I thought which was thousands haha years ago student? violin? in case? 3/4 model it was a little to small I wall told ... what you recommend a 40 yr old guitar and drum teacher to learn?? Thanks!!!

[@tosborne8062]

I apologize I've a bit into the (weekend sorry to seem so incoherent, ) I look forward to your reply and think your vid was instructional, beneficial, educational and enjoyable!

[@AustinScelzo]

Sorry I'm not sure I understand your question correctly- If you're asking what size instrument, adults play a 4/4 instrument @@tosborne8062

[@nftshiller8485]

Just subed

[@sirtango1]

I love the Bill Monroe poster on your wall! Bill’s bluegrass boys worked the farm for him when they weren’t on the road playing music. Even as an older man Bill was as strong as a mule! Then again most farm boys are! Loved the lesson! I think I’m gonna pull out the fiddle and rosin up the bow and give it a whirl after that! Thank you for the video!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks! You can find more Bluegrass play along videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2IDsQnRXuFx2gs_X2roIFpp To get the backing tracks and a searchable directory (sorted by styles, difficulty levels etc.) check out : swiy.co/FreePlayAlongLessons Happy practicing 😊

[@sirtango1]

@@ChristianHowesViolin Thank you! I’ll put then to good use!

[@oblio10]

great video! Had me followin along and fiddlin more so by the end

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lifeisbeautiful7824]

Superb

[@patrickbly4170]

You are so uplifting ❤

[@oasiscomputers3891]

Very simple but good

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@AustinScelzo]

Thanks!

[@angiemcmurray9861]

At about 7:19 on the video you start adding notes to the shuffles using the pentatonic scales. I know the notes in the scales but have a hard time following exactly the sequence you are playing. I’m not advanced enough to improvise on the scales so can you share the exact order of the notes you play between 7:19 and 7:40 on the video? If so, I could play along and learn. That would be so helpful and I’m sure for others trying to apply shuffles in this way. ❤

[@anjinsanx44]

Is that jerry reed the snowman on picture on the wall?

[@gmwillis2000]

INCREDIBLE

[@AndreLePuck]

Question... how do you "add an accent to the back beat"? First of all, how do you add an accent? And what is the backbeat?

[@AndreLePuck]

I suggest showing it at a slower tempo for the slow learners like me ;)

[@AustinScelzo]

Hi there! To accent a note, use more (faster) bow on that note. The backbeat is what some people would call the 2 and the 4. I like to think of it as the "and" of the beat, as in "1 and 2 and 3 and 4 and" or the space in between when you tap your foot to the beat.

[@AndreLePuck]

@@AustinScelzo brilliant thank you

[@JimmyDeLocke]

Great lesson. Saves years .

[@cannister7able]

Also, it wasn't until I stopped trying to play along that I heard the " ba daga ducka dega ducka dum"s in the gaps, which are honestly so cute 😂

[@BeingKidAdult]

The best tutorial ever.. Simple n straight to the point

[@JoelKirkland-q3p]

Awesome

[@rebeccamouse9294]

BY FAR THE BEST VIDEO ON SHUFFLE BOWING!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks Rebecca

[@burnonedown2day]

This is so good! Sharing with my brother!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Awesome! Thank you! You can find more Bluegrass fiddle videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2IDsQnRXuFx2gs_X2roIFpp

[@takethestagelv202]

Greatest fiddle lesson I ever had!!!! I am hooked!!!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Great to hear! You can find more Bluegrass play along videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2IDsQnRXuFx2gs_X2roIFpp To get the backing tracks and a searchable directory (sorted by styles, difficulty levels etc.) check out : swiy.co/FreePlayAlongLessons Happy practicing 😊

[@carefreedelight2355]

This is fantastic! You are a great teacher! Thank you so much for your generosity.