**LOUD VERSION** Complete Beginners Guide to Fiddle/ Violin - Lesson #1

[@kheitl]

I had one year of violin when I was 9 and have always wanted to get back to it. I recently got a violin and I'm starting over basically (it's been 60 years since those lessons in elementary school). I really want to play fiddle rather than violin and was very excited to see your video. I've gone through the first lesson and I'm impressed with the way you're presenting it; very clear and accessible. I'm really excited to go through your other videos and see how I can progress. Thank you so much for helping me learn the fiddle!

[@debrogers306]

You are by far the best online fiddle teacher! Your approach to teaching sure beats the other online teachers!

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

Glad you're enjoying the lessons!

[@ceciliocadiz2012]

Thanks!

[@caseyhamlin1212]

Thank you for your time. This first lesson was really fun and I learned something. KC from Baja, California.

[@nikkidenning1097]

Thank you George for simplifying this complicated instrument. You are an awesome teacher 😊👍

[@purplemonkeydishwasher5269]

lovely walk through the basics. See you in lesson 2. Thanks

[@HeyItsSlothy]

This was absolutely amazing and helpful! I’m just starting out and this was indeed my very first time playing. It was really easy to follow along and I even managed to fix my bow! Thank you so much! I look forward to starting the next lesson. ❤

[@pekwalker]

I just found your channel and look forward to learning how to finally play the violin that I bought a few years ago and never even played. It's something I've always wanted to learn but was intimidated by it from the moment I took it out of the box. And this video is the perfect sound level for my computer.

[@scottcook740]

thanks for sharing the louder version of this video! Really excited to begin this journey!!

[@crylent]

Great video! A big difference from most other violin video lessons that make me feel like a kid in a music school

[@brandonstadelman7006]

Thank you George! I have very limited experience with playing instruments, so I'm basically starting as a complete newbie on violin today. You got me started with something I can practice for a bit. I'll be sure to check out your other lessons too.

[@vickyjolliffe37]

Absolutely excellent and very clear- thank you!

[@krymsonuchiha14]

Im so glad i found this! I just got my first violin and honestly youtube videos teach me best!

[@freoboys]

navy seen a few of these but yours is excellent and so well explained

[@UK_Vibz]

Thanks for the great lesson.. 🎉 Could you please suggest which violin (brand ) is good for biginers. If you could post a link, it will be really appreciated. Thank u❤

[@stephencannon7]

fantastic video for a beginner, thank you!

[@madisonalberts3602]

This is a great beginner video, I just got my first violin fixed. I can't wait to see lesson 2.

[@gmanus1]

Very nice George ,thank you ,keep up the awesome inspirational works

[@PatrickVengai-sq5ri]

Thank you George I learnt something good

[@karenmorgan1544]

Loved this, thank you for starting with the basics. I look forward to lesson 2!!

[@AngieParker-qr5lv]

Thankyou, you're a very good teacher

[@emilyrydin615]

i love your teaching it helped me so much

[@tiffanymasterscatwoman3887]

Thanks for a great lesson! Looking forward to more!!

[@jelmicjamesraynormiraflor8864]

Thank you so much this helps me alot on my first day i learned how to hold violin correctly

[@Waldopolo69]

Awesome video. Can't wait for more

[@sairadelazo6135]

Thank youuu. My first day!

[@rc9266]

this was great just got my 1st violin yesterday!! 4-11-23

[@ceciliocadiz2012]

Excellent.

[@cartoonmultiverse906]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@Loveinfinity24]

i clicked on this video so fast after 5 minutes of the first video :D

[@joepaquet4332]

What are some brands or locations to get a fiddle below $500. that are not junk?

[@mayeshanashir848]

Hi, I have always wanted to learn violin. Your videos seem fairly easy to follow and I am eager to learn from your videos. However, I am struggling in which violin to buy. Could you recommend one please?

[@DrexisEbon]

If you can, I would recommend that you rent a decent one rather than buying a crappy one. Just go to a shop where they do lessons and inquire. But you will have to practice a lot to make it worth it. Many places offer lessons and rentals as a single price.

[@AGuyThatMakesStuff]

I learned banjo recently and now I’m onto fiddle, there are no fiddle teachers in my area so I’d like to thank you for making this series. Also I mean no insult with this but you look like Jeffery Dahmer, no offense meant sorry lol 😂

[@BillyJBailey]

Complete beginner here. Don’t even have one yet. I’m left handed, would I have the fiddle on my left or right shoulder? Also, how do you tune it? Standard guitar tuner?

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

Most left handed players play with the fiddle and bow in the same position as right handed players and that’s what I’d suggest. Usually it’s just what you get used to and besides there’s a lot going on in the left hand so your lead hand will be suited to the coordination needed for the fingering hand. Yes the strings are tuned GDAE and a standard guitar tuner will work fine to tune your strings.

[@janetgroves2220]

Love it 👍♥️

[@bellamarie8504]

How do I stop my wrist wriggle? When I pull the bow down it’s wiggling like crazy and I don’t know what I’m doin wrong 😭😬

[@StaceyDonohue]

My pinkie finger cramps up when I hold the bow. Advice??

[@AndreLePuck]

I'm a pro now thank you! Just kidding but I am stoked for the next lesson

[@AndreLePuck]

I just sent you $20, hope you got it!

[@Jizmohh]

I’m having some issues holding the violin under my chin and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. Should I be purchasing a shoulder strap?

[@jackwilloughby239]

You might try a shoulder rest. I myself was never able to find a chin rest that was both stable and comfortable, so I just took it off and rest my chin on the belly of the violin. I found that I was more deeply aware of tone, intonation, dynamics, and it is very comfortable. With a shoulder rest (I use a Resonans 3 which is a little too low, but manageable) it is also very stable. It's best to go to a shop so you cn try them out. Not everyone has the same length of Neck. Cheers, and best of luck with Violins, Bows, and Teachers.

[@jasonjones5883]

You are cool

[@hunterharris637]

I thought i would be screechy but my notes are sounding solid.

[@crprkillr-xr2zn]

Grab Dynamite Already Eddie

[@purplemonkeydishwasher5269]

Too loud.... just kidding. thanks for taking the time to repost for us amplifier impaired users

[@AndreLePuck]

Thanks!

[@GeorgeJacksonMusic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the lesson 😊