30 Different Fiddle Styles! Examples from ALL MAJOR FIDDLE STYLES

[@MICHAELBURNYEAT]

Part 3 released for World Fiddle Day 2023: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXa1k4iXrM-cn8k

[@maggiepie8810]

As a Swede I'm honoured to be represented in this list 💙💛💙

[@mistyautumnwoods]

I’m an American banjo player and aspiring fiddler, and it really warmed my heart to hear Angeline the Baker. That was one of the first fiddle tunes I ever learned. Incredible playing, I aspire to play as well as you someday!

[@hollerandcrow]

This is seriously so impressive! Feel like I learned more about fiddling from this video than I have in about 15 years of playing.

[@rweccentric]

I had no intention of watching the whole thing. Now I’m running very late! Thanks!

[@DSteinman]

What a tour de force! 30 is more than enough, but I'll throw in Argentine tango, Danish, and Norwegian Hardanger fiddle!

[@ScottJB]

Love me some Danish fiddle

[@rhymeswithsomethingy4766]

The versatility and possiblies of this instrument are endless..

[@strings1984]

Could throw in Paganini's 3rd? The one with the fingered octaves... Technically fiddle music... Just stupid hard fiddle music.

[@maggiepie8810]

Then you also have the Finnish tango!

[@zymelin21]

@@strings1984 you wanna hear paganinis caprice #26 for guitar. with Li Jie you will drop your jaw!

[@corey57255]

I love how even a musical dunce could recognize how bluegrass and country music came directly from Irish and Scottish music.

[@MICHAELBURNYEAT]

Timestamps: Scottish- 0:00 Irish- 0:47 French Canadian- 1:26 Canadian Old-time - 1:56 American Old-time- 2:30 Métis - 3:00 Cape-breton - 3:22 Texas style- 3:53 Bluegrass- 4:32 Western Swing- 5:08 English - 6:12 Gypsy Jazz- 6:41 Cajun- 7:18 Country - 7:57 Swedish- 8:07 Klezmer- 8:33 Prairie Canadian Old-time- 8:59 West Coast- 9:44 Contemporary- 10:24 Ukrainian- 11:14 New England- 11:46 Breton- 12:21 Blues- 12:48 Shetland- 13:17 Mariachi- 13:53 Jazz- 14:22 Maritimes- 15:31 Choro- 16:19 Folk fiddle backup- 17:08 Czech- 17:35

[@CrossBonesAlex]

Excellent - thank you very much for this wonderful overview of styles and your skillful and impressive display of them - great idea!

[@JustFiddler]

matur suksma

[@fox5411]

Really appreciated the stoic facial expressions that never interfered with the changes of styles. 🦊Watson

[@annecarrollgilmour2778]

Absolutely amazing, ty for adding the timestamps too- you are just incredible!

[@appalachiangunman9589]

The Swedish fiddle may have been similar to what my papaw heard as a boy when him and his brother would sit on the railroad tracks and listen to a Swedish man play his fiddle on his porch. The man was an engineer for the local mining company I think.

[@CarloBenevissi]

I’m Cajun French and live in Lafayette Louisiana, you did the damn thing 👏🏼

[@corygene6477]

Blows me away how many different styles there are and even more so how you can separate them all like that.

[@fishbrownconnect7927]

I am loving all the Canadian sub groups here. As a traveling Canadian folk musician I really enjoyed this.

[@aarphi1984]

Was wondering if the player is perhaps from Atlantic Canada, or have those styles really gained so much attention? Seemed to somewhat dominate the video (which I'm not complaining about 😉 ).

[@FirstLast-uj9ud]

@@aarphi1984 According to his bio, he's from British Columbia and specialises in Canadian fiddle styles

[@ogstopper]

"Please forgive the occasionally glitchy video ......" I think the last thing you need is forgiveness!! That was absolutely brilliant!!!! Thank you.

[@ScottJB]

Cajun goes harder than I thought it would 🔥

[@barbarafrancis3779]

I am so happy that you have labeled each tune and have the style written for each section of the video! I know many of these tunes, but would have been lost otherwise. You are a fiddler’s fiddler!❤️❤️🎻🎶

[@MichaelMarkGuitar]

Dude this is amazing! You just fiddled for 20 minutes straight and didn’t miss a beat. I love it. Definitely sharing! I think my fave is Bluegrass.

[@zymelin21]

In cape Breton the sets are 45 minutes. sometimes they change the pianist.

[@johnaustin1825]

Real talent. Unbelievable to be able to play so many styles - GENIUS

[@kristengottula9337]

Thank you for showing us! You're amazing. That's the type of historical knowledge that's hard to grasp on paper.

[@smoke5620]

Watching and taking in your control of your right arm and hand in conjunction with the control of the bow with such varied techniques is truly a wonderful thing to watch. All the hard work you put in over the years has really paid off for yourself and your fans… of which I am a big fan. Thanks so much Michael!!

[@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de]

Amazing!👍👍👍Thanks for sharing!

[@amoora-mx]

Damn... I've been playing violin for almost 9 years. And idk why I've never heard such violin music before. I badly want to learn how to use my violin the same way. Gone to search for tutorials

[@alinebarroca01]

Choro on fiddle? Uau never been so proud of being Brazilian!! 🎻

[@k.p.redmond2507]

All I can say is Dayuum! An entire planet's musical samples in 19 minutes! Well done!

[@aarphi1984]

Love living in NB and being surrounded by so many great styles!

[@WayOfHaQodesh]

HalleluYAH what a gift you have for playing

[@VmanStudioz]

A Master Class in everything Fiddle. Bravo 🎻👏🏼👏🏼

[@lowellirish]

OUTSTANDING!!! 👏👏👏👏 IVERS, WINNIE, FRASER, NATALIE, MARTIN, ALLISON, ANGER, AND MACMASTERS' GOT NOTHIN ON YOU! WELL...MAYBE BUDDY...LOL!! BRAVO!! BRAVO!!!...NOW BACK TO LEARNING MY CROSS BOWING....🤣🤣

[@MICHAELBURNYEAT]

i don't know about that, those are all incredible fiddlers you listed, haha but thanks for the kind words! Good luck with the cross bowing!

[@aydendeagle-larkin2556]

Cape Breton was a huge part of my childhood nice to here it again

[@alberteendean4077]

It was like traveling around time while attending various festivals of the world. Not to mention informative.

[@matthewmailman1923]

Stunning. What a terrific presentation! This took a LOT of work to put together. Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@doctor_slap]

Absolutely amazing, you brought me so much joy

[@Marie.desAnges.duBois]

Wonderfull 🎻🍀💖

[@johncrocker9514]

Just...Outstanding! What a great, great talent!

[@alexanderchaihorsky4605]

Beautiful. Missed Hungarian, though, I think. But its easy to find. The many rare styles, however were very very interesting. Thank you.

[@nicolafattorini3841]

The cape breton reminds me a lot of a stratsphey. Such an interesting video, thank you so much!!

[@GillesDufour-ci5ml]

You are a very talented individual! You didn't miss a beat! Congratulations, c'est très bon! 😊 Gilles Dufour

[@kayleejsunshine]

Loooooove the first one. I had KZbin playing random videos while I washed dishes and this one came on. I was very confused as to what kind of performance I was listening to, what style… then I figured it must be the sample video of 30 different styles. Amazing work to do all these.

[@fabfaco8271]

Chapeau ! Très belle performance

[@ChiefSpookyFish]

Such a cool video! As a beginner on the fiddle it's inspirational to see so many different styles displayed so well. I hope I can get as good as you some day! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@chichitenango6020]

that western swing hit different

[@jackwilloughby239]

Abso F-ing-lutely Brilliant Mate! You know, if you had a Book with all the Bowings, and a Play along, It would totally replace all that horrible Kreutzer & Tartini that young Violinists are forced to go through to learn Bowing. Might even make a dent in O'Connor's "American School", totally overpriced and not even remotely connected with how He Learned to Play. Total Admiration Michael!

[@PolkaSunia]

This is amazing!!! You played for almost 19 minutes without missing a beat! It's amazing to hear all of the different styles of fiddle music. I've been learning how to play the violin and I'm trying out fiddling and this is a great way for me to pinpoint which style I would really like to try playing! Again, great job!!

[@normannippy8471]

Well done. That was truly impressive

[@lauralake7430]

I just started playing, as an adult, and i watch you after i practice everyday. Trying to keep myself inspired!❤

[@franksabatino7576]

Thanks dude. Never expected to hear Roll Out the Barrel Polka on fiddle!

[@twaasheds]

Brilliant, we’ll done👌glad to see Shetland fiddle recognised as a major style😎

[@chericeevans9990]

Really enjoyed hearing the different styles

[@MokumHVB]

Very impressve! My favourites are Schottish, Klezmer, Ukraine. Fun!

[@squidamari]

Western swing my personal favorite

[@usernamemykel]

AWESOME!! NONSTOP! VARIATION!

[@martarenardowitsch3634]

Thank you so much! Here my faves: 1) Irish 2) Cajun 3) Swedish 4) Breton 5) West Coast 6) Ukrainian 7) Maritimes

[@UkuleleSioni]

A marathon tour de force. Thank you.

[@Caramelle58]

You make me wish, I had practiced the violin a bit more when I was a kid🎻

[@BluegeanJana]

Great fiddling! You showed great versatility in 30 styles. I can't imagine making all those transitions instantaneously. Blessings!

[@AWACS_Eagle_Eye]

Interesting. The English fiddle style is more classical in nature, while others feel a lot more carefree and bright.

[@9drzipe]

I must say that I found "Cape-Breton" more simular to the type of fiddle style that I've heard here in Sweden than the actuall "Swedish" example but well done either way! Im by no means an expert just love the sound of a fiddle! Great work!

[@sesquashtwo]

WOW....wow....and wow....! Made my day, Michael Burnyeat!

[@hollythelibrarian_]

Love this! We were watching and heard "Faded Love" and Ellie immediately paused and picked up her fiddle so she could play the tune. Happy World Fiddle Day!

[@seanjohn2312]

Why does American and French Canadian fiddle slap? It’s so good.

[@johnkrinock1792]

Awesome fiddle playing, I'd be thrilled just to be able to play 1 style as good as you. Very talented, great video.

[@ryantaylor3599]

Brilliant! Love it when I have fun and learn something - not unlike my music lessons with Michael!

[@Antaibhseciuil]

Absolutely incredible playing Sir 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Arcane_Circuit]

your thinking faces are precious!

[@jugglingarduousgrit]

Sounds amazing! i never know that fiddle have so many style, and each style have so unique color! thanks!

[@CBMalloch]

Nice job, Michael! I send kudos not only to you but also to your obviously similarly multifaceted accompanist!

[@fiddler0542]

This is a great fiddle performance! I would like to know the history of your musical experience.

[@alterego5985]

dude. The bluegrass ending at 5:02 is the nastiest thing ive heard on a violin.

[@Seeräuberei]

I'm gonna steal it 😂

[@jerrymcmahan3456]

Western Swing-Bob Wills would be proud!

[@joequint]

Lots of good stuff but you missed all of eastern Indian and Asia. I just heard some mad Indian fiddle with micro tones . Super cool

[@smoke5620]

That was so fantastic! I really am speechless!! You are such a talent…

[@casualdiscussionenjoyer3303]

Wow the tone is so vibrant and clean. Awesome performance

[@MrBowsmith]

Wow! Fair play to you. Admire your skills producing magic.

[@daveostrom2908]

I am always impressed by your talent every time I watch this ! so many styles, demonstrated beautifully

[@jennifermichaels8653]

WOW... so very interesting. I had no idea that there are so many different styles of fiddle music. What a talented young man.

[@jknox1000]

That was incredible. I want to listen to it over and over! Thank you so much!

[@Allen2]

Mr. Burnyeat, This performance is amazing. If I could do this by my old age, I would Burn my fiddle and Yeet it out the window. My view: 1-5 styles: Beginner 6-9 styles: Early intermediate, get on a stage for fun. 10-15 styles: Intermediate 16-20 styles: Advanced, get on a stage for pay. 21-24 styles: Please teach people for pay. 25-29 styles: Majored in fiddle performance at Belmont, ETSU, or other. 30+ styles: God level; win a golden fiddle at the crossroads. One comment: The “Blues- [Generic 12-bar blues in G]” is more precisely a Boogie-Woogie, which is a subset genre of Blues, per Wikipedia and others. The passage performed is generally the left-hand piano or the double bass line, using the I IV V I progression.

[@Crystal-il3jl]

Beautiful! I never knew there were so many styles!

[@teresacondon33333]

So much talent with all these styles 🎉😯 Faves were: Western swing, Country, Ukrainian, Breton, English, well done alot of time practising ? 🤔😋😝

[@MICHAELBURNYEAT]

thanks! yes lots of practice :)

[@domesticonion8026]

As a Texan, that Texas style gets a YEEHAW/10

[@haydenwayne3710]

Excellent! Thank you

[@ronaldburnyeat3710]

A lot of work and mental concentration there Michael. Very well done!

[@lindamills6192]

Your a man with crazy mad skills.. I loved this. I'm a Michael Cleveland fan, you've made the crosscut of styles quite eloquently.

[@joantreis2615]

Loved this. Brilliant. Sharing.

[@jimwatts2411]

Nicely done Michael. We are having a backyard fire, and very much enjoying the music.

[@agnesbroton6727]

Fantastic fiddler!!!!!!

[@rogberube6422]

Great playing, Michael.

[@SecretLanternSociety]

This is great! I really appreciate how you added and faded the titles - informative yet lovely. Not to mention the music!

[@sgtcrab2569]

Well that was amazing! It is interesting to hear hints of cross fertilization all over the place. The only one I found a tad off was Shetland. Perhaps it was just the tune selection. PS I am in the Cape Breton Tradition.

[@lewisjackson2638]

The Spoot o' Skerry was played like a true Shetland islander

[@stefanjozsa6419]

The last tune style would be heard across most of Central Europe. Cheers

[@benkiserappalachianmusic]

Awesome! Really cool how you showed all these different styles. My favourite will always be american old-time.

[@SnowWhite-dr6xh]

I love that Texas style!

[@lizbethstringer3583]

Much clapping!!! Very impressive. Thank you!

[@yikoikwg]

Thanks for showing different kind of fiddle styles! I think I like Irish style more.

[@wadesmoke9726]

You are awesome Michael

[@TheKurtHamilton]

Unexpected Punch Brothers in the Swedish section 😍 Edit: oh damn, I never knew that was a cover.

[@gulfmountain]

Wonderful man... Thanks very much for the education! Sincerly

[@cathrynnorris7796]

Super Cool! Thanks for this wicked fun and informative offering!

[@amusicment4829]

Ha what fun! Awesome idea 👍🏽👏🏽💕

[@malcolmmyatt9092]

Brilliant fiddling