Don't Write Off this Irish Fiddle Practice Tip

[@frankdougherty3233]

Many of the most effective "secrets" - are often hidden right in plain sight. Great share. Thanks, Hannah.

[@HannahHarrisCeol]

Thanks for watching, Frank! And yes, sometimes I'm like "but isn't this obvious? Why bother sharing it?" -- and I'm always pleasantly surprised and reminded that we all approach music with a different perspective.

[@JustFiddler]

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[@JDLandscapePainter]

You’re an excellent instructor Hannah! Your classical background really shines in how you explain technique. I really hope to see more tutorials on playing Celtic fiddle soon!

[@HannahHarrisCeol]

Thank you so much, Jan!! While I’ve taken a bit of a break from KZbin tutorials for the time being, I do have lots more tutorials (a mix of free and paid) over on my website learn.hannahharrisceol.com if we’re not already connected over there! :)

[@laila3039]

oh my god, thank you! Rolls are so very hard! Especially when a tune is totally embedded in my fingers. Than they refuse to do something else. This idea of using scales is brilliant, I kind of trick my fingers to think they are training for a new song. So now I am practizing scales. I have not told my fingers yet that the goal is a tune they already know..:) And the bowing tip is also something to keep working on..as a left handed person, my bowing is my weak spot and I tend to lose control

[@HannahHarrisCeol]

Hey Laila! Fellow lefty here -- bowing was definitely a weak spot for me for years, so I totally relate to the struggle there. You've got this! I'm so glad to hear the scales are helpful for your practicing process. Keep up the great work, and you'll be putting those rolls in your tunes in no time. I bet you'll surprise yourself when one just naturally works its way in there after all the muscle memory work you're doing with the scales!

[@FrancisBonaldo]

great video, thank you Hannah! I forget to use less bow all the time, great reminder! It really does seem to go a long way to help tone. Reminder to stay 'curious' about our playing too, so true...positive stuff, instead of getting upset and swearing when playing is not good haha

[@HannahHarrisCeol]

Haha your last line gave me a good chuckle, Francis! i've definitely tried the swearing route before and can't say it's particularly effective (though somewhat satisfying in the moment XD). So glad you enjoyed this one! I'll be watching your bow parameters next time I see you play! :D

[@sabaryn1]

Transcribing definitely seems to get songs to stick better in my head. Maybe that's because it's similar to school and writing notes! Writing stuff down sticks things to your brain!! :)

[@HannahHarrisCeol]

Yes!! Love this :) I can totally see how that would add a deeper layer for keeping track of your tunes. Thank you for sharing!

[@BruceScott-y3y]

PULLUPS Do you do workshops or do you know of any in Philadelphia PA area ?

[@HannahHarrisCeol]

Hahaha I see you watched the vid! I do some online workshops (best place to keep track of when those are is my Sunday email list: learn.hannahharrisceol.com/fiddle-emails). I'd love to get over to Philadelphia and check out the Irish music scene there. Not sure of any regular workshops but I know a few people in the area and can keep an ear out for those :)

[@CarolineViolinMusic]

Tilting the Bow is good however; when you go on the A and the E string if the tilt doesn't decrease you will scratch or make unwanted overtone