Play Along Tutorial | Violin | Hot Club Jazz Lesson | BEGINNERS | Part 1 of 5

[@michaelhazlett3568]

Absolutely love these videos. Extremely helpful!!!I just more recently picked up the violin. Have very limited. Resources most of my early life was riddle in drug addiction/use and homelessness. Been clean for 5 years now and managed to stabilize my life. Now im trying to catch up on the things i truly love . Taught my self to sight read. I have twins that are 10 months old. Sometimes if I'm practicing I will sit them on my lap, and help them hold the bow as I'm practicing they absolutely love it. I'm trying to become fluent enough to atleast capture their attention. Hopefully later in life it will give them an outlet at the very least. One of the first songs that I played for them around 3months old was gjango reinhardt, and grappelli minor swing. From djangology vol 6 . In a pinch when they would melt down if I put that song on immediately dead silence lol. Django and grappelli sparked my absolutely love for gyspy jazz.

[@IsaacQuinn-mr6fo]

I’ve been playing guitar for 35 yrs, and have decided to take the plunge and get into violin, and I have to say your videos and lessons are the most easy to follow and I hope to get good in a couple of years, thanks mate

[@elizabethgratton4019]

just what I've been looking for! great teaching style and perfect level for me.

[@rickmannoia5659]

Christian, you are doing a great job teaching "this old man." Been almost 2 1/2 months now. I'm getting the hang of it...thanks to you. Your method makes me 'Think" the fiddle rather than learn the fiddle. Great concept...Now play after me! Love it.

[@jw81]

I watched loads of your playalongs and liked them so much I bought a violin.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

amazing!

[@hayatotani124]

Christian, in just 2 minutes you placed yourseld in my heart with your kind teaching style. stay hydrated greetings from Leipzig, Germany

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank you very much for your kind compliment:)

[@MegaRainbow45]

Christian you are so encouraging , thank you to help us making music with joy !

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Let me know how I can support you!

[@billieg826]

He knows exactly what fiddle students want ! Thank you 1

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

I am glad it resonated with you!

[@JimMcGillicuddy]

Hi, I just discovered your videos on gypsy jazz violin. They're great. Easy to learn from, enjoyable to follow along with. Thanks!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks Jim!!! This week I am letting everyone know about the next 7-week course session which begins Monday. If you'd like to consider a deeper dive working w me check it out here and let me know if I can answer any questions. christianhowes.com/csw_online6/ thanks! Chris

[@albertoegea8005]

Simple and perfect to start

[@mayramalon9670]

i´m defenitely going to try jazz on my violin, thank you so much for the lesson!!! It´s so helpfull 🤗

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

You're so welcome!

[@avau8974]

I'm self taught and most of the so called beginner stuff is quite paganini to me, so thanks for this, that was fun!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

You're so welcome!

[@katielinz9547]

Oh wow! That was a lot of fun, thank you!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Yay! I’m happy you liked it.

[@Doctoraizen5]

Very well done very well instructed a lot of good praise after doing and real nice very nice man

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TheLA0000]

Im from INDIA,Ur teaching process is something else..❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏 love and respect

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks!

[@fantine.g.02]

Love it, 😊, thanks from France 🇫🇷

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Yay thank you!

[@trabissalazar1966]

Adoro a este hombre tan simpatico y, que comparte sus conocimientos. Gracias!! Saludos desde Mexico ❤😊

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Gracias a ti!

[@gypsybarrett4402]

Love it!! Just getting into it. Tired of the melody pieces I play with my husband on guitar. Need some more lively... That makes it fun again 😆❤️

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Wonderful! I'm putting 3 videos out every week and hope you'll enjoy the channel!

[@janh7147]

Wonderful! I had to pick up the violin and join in! Now am hooked! Your online KZbin lessons will help to get me through the winter. Thanks so much 🇨🇦💐

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Quote of the day thanks Jan!

[@billplant23]

Nice stuff to play along in a fun way to learn swing. Plenty of room for improvisation.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Glad you liked it Bill! Here is a directory of play alongs easily searchable by style, level, theme, etc..: docs.google.com/document/d/1-y4yaTYXoS1OMro8Dj51g-b7Wtios64gqiT_qp3Tsh0/edit?usp=sharing I hope it's useful for you. Please let me know either way if you are interested in learning about my upcoming classes beginning in July. If so, I'll be happy to send information. Thanks for leaving your comment! Chris

[@Peteamareet]

Great lesson, I really enjoyed it

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Pete!

[@JamesWilliamHoughton]

Excellent lesson idea 🎻

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank you so much James. If you're interested, I'm hosting a free Webinar + Q&A this Thursday, you can reserve your slot here: christian-howes.ck.page/ba8209dbe5 . I'm also about to launch my in depth 7-week Creative Strings Workshop Online on November 1, you can find more infos here christianhowes.com/csw_online6/ . Thank you for your support!

[@piedpeter1]

Great way to learn listen and copy in real time, it sinks in better and quicker. Thanks!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Glad you enjoyed it! You can find all my Gypsy Jazz videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2JnbxLxFtgZ1rgScMR6Aw9T Happy Practicing 🙂

[@음악공연애호가]

hi ~thanks and glad to see you ^^

[@davidmarks509]

Super fun. I am just a beginner, and I really like listening to you play this. I also love the blues shuffle, and the slow blues lessons as well. I am working on Twinkle twinkle little star at the moment. I wonder if I can use that swing bowing there, sounds like a fun idea to me. Thank you, love your positivity, and I really enjoy those jam tracks, and lessons.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks David! So happy you are enjoying these resources!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Hi David- This week I am letting everyone know about the next 7-week course session which begins Monday. If you'd like to consider a deeper dive working w me check it out here and let me know if I can answer any questions. christianhowes.com/csw_online6/ thanks! Chris

[@jujutay]

thank you!

[@maureenharrison6170]

Love it Thanks

[@heatherlewin]

Love this one too!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Yay! thanks Heather!

[@trabissalazar1966]

I love this men. Im starting the gipsy jazz . me alegra el alma Saludos desde Mexico

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Gracias!

[@debdiemer3749]

Fun stuff! Thank you!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

So glad you enjoyed it Deb!

[@任思奇]

OMG I LOVE Gypsy Jazz! ! ! Thank you ❤

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Awesome!!! thank you!

[@gracefulviolin]

You are an awesome teacher!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Grace!

[@edsegalowitz5495]

great, love it... thanks Ed

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Recognize that tune?:) thanks Ed!

[@edsegalowitz5495]

@@ChristianHowesViolin Hi Chris, OH YEAH. By the way i just saw your latest response to my other comment about more tutorials on this. Absolutely YES! I have been checking them out and they are really great in how they progress. Really like the double length backing groove. I'm beginning to see the method to the madness. And also the importance of leaving spaces between phrases. Of course easier said then done. Might take me a year(s) to get there but we have the time now :)

[@haraldstein5625]

Very good to get in

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks Harald! You can find more easy videos in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2I5yzSZi3Kv0IrpxS487NOy I'm also giving my new masterclass away for free for a limited time if you are interested: bit.ly/_FreeMasterclass Happy practicing 😊

[@talia1841]

Thank you so much! I've been trying to learn how to master gypsy jazz on violin since classical is a little mundane for me. Thanks a lot!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

So glad you found it helpful! I have five videos in this series

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Hi Talli- This week I am letting everyone know about the next 7-week course session which begins Monday. If you'd like to consider a deeper dive working w me check it out here and let me know if I can answer any questions. christianhowes.com/csw_online6/ thanks! Chris

[@mandoshaun7372]

enjoyed that - challenging and fun

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank you Mando! You can find all my other Gypsy Jazz/Swing Videos in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2JnbxLxFtgZ1rgScMR6Aw9T Happy practicing 🙂

[@annaforeman2057]

Very helpful. Thanks. This helps with the rhythms and style and getting my head wrapped around the minor scale. I recognize that I don't the pick up into the chord enough.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks Anna. I’m happy this was helpful for you

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

FInd ADVANCED Gypsy Jazz Play Alongs here: kzbin.info/aero/PL6By1KZHRO2JnbxLxFtgZ1rgScMR6Aw9T Get my Free E-course to learn more: bit.ly/Free_E_Course

[@utemohr]

great lesson lots of fun

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

thanks!!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Hi Ute- This week I am letting everyone know about the next 7-week course session which begins Monday. If you'd like to consider a deeper dive working w me check it out here and let me know if I can answer any questions. christianhowes.com/csw_online6/ thanks! Chris

[@philnewton4844]

Very Good. listen -response skills developed as in language .

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Yes, thanks

[@nellieou]

So fun! Love this.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

NelBel thanks!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Hi NelBel- This week I am letting everyone know about the next 7-week course session which begins Monday. If you'd like to consider a deeper dive working w me check it out here and let me know if I can answer any questions. christianhowes.com/csw_online6/ thanks! Chris

[@cherryonstrings2895]

Good job - easy to practice... there are many tutorials in KZbin, but not everyone can show it good enough - do u know what I mean? I play the violin for so many years , but tutorials like this make fun and help me going on in beloved jazz music ... played the last 8 years too less ... family and so on. Thanks for your tutorials, I would cheer to use them for a Refreshing 👍🏻

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks so much! i'm glad you liked it. Get some of my top free courses here: christianhowes.com/education/

[@mikerascal4656]

I'm using your videos to learn the chromatic harmonica. Thanks!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Awesome! I love harmonica.

[@vidyaathreya767]

wow! loved it - from India...

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank you!!

[@revaharper1948]

Love love love ❤️

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Hi Reva! Here is a directory of play alongs easily searchable by style, level, theme, etc..: docs.google.com/document/d/1-y4yaTYXoS1OMro8Dj51g-b7Wtios64gqiT_qp3Tsh0/edit?usp=sharing I hope it's useful for you. Are you interested in learning about my 1-1 and group classes beginning in July? If so, I'll be happy to send information. Thanks for your support! Chris

[@shahghajar8054]

I have just bought my first violin im 45 and really want to learn .. and this is great.. thanks...

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

awesome! Welcome!!

[@billplant23]

Ha, I bought my first violin at 7 3 and loving this style of music

[@jannat8849]

You are so kind nd humbo😍

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank you!

[@joebarko8478]

Nice! Thanks!

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks for your support Joe!

[@eyyoutube]

Thank you ..from korea

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks for your support!

[@noubend8368]

Goooood Chstian....

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thank you!!

[@enwardy]

so fun

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks so much! Maybe you’d be interested in joining my group classes? They’re structured a lot like these play alongs. Check it out: bit.ly/CreativeStringsWorkshop_Online If you’re on the fence I’m also offering this promotion for people who want a chance to see what it’s like to work for me-it includes a 30 min zoom lesson for only $7 bit.ly/LessonCoupon Happy practicing :)

[@julstooo3271]

Hi Christian :) Is it possible to get the sheet music as pdf?

[@debracranwell6499]

Awesome rhythm. Such a nice change from traditional learning. Really enjoying the improv. Noticed your chin rest. I've beem shopping around for a chin rest. What style is yours? Tks, Deb in Massachusetts

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Thanks you Debra. I was using a slipper rest here

[@michabiaowas-fiddlerskrzyp5240]

:) Thanks

[@jackwilloughby239]

Hey Christian, could you talk about your violins and what makes a good Jazz Violin? I've owned so many crap instruments that Classical players thought sounded "elegant" and a few good fiddles that the classical players weren't impressed with at all. I've played an original Roth and an Original Amati, which personally I thought my Mitten burg Copy was much better. I really wish you had been at Berklee back in 2000 when I attended their Jazz Violin Camp. John Blake was there, and I asked him if he would take me under his wing. All I got was "Man, You don't need Me". Cheers, jack

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Hi Jack- why don’t you come hang in Asheville this summer at my camp?

[@jackwilloughby239]

I'd love to! I lived there from the summer of 74 to 79. I learned how to play Fiddle from Arvil Freeman after studying Banjo and Guitar with Bucky Hanks. I then went to Tuscon and studied violin with Theodora McMillan at U of Az. If I can get my finances in order. It would be great to see some of the guys that are still around, Mike Hunter was a Monster on mandolin back in the day. Cheers, Jack@@ChristianHowesViolin

[@ashltron]

I had fun but fell off about halfway through LOL! Definitely felt this was more intermediate. Is there a beginners playlist?

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Hello YES we have easier play alongs as well Here is a directory of my play along lessons and some other stuff on KZbin so you can find exactly what you need anytime! (free gift): bit.ly/Playlist_Directory Let me know how I can support you! Chris

[@fabiog801]

this is the only thing i can play wth violin. oh and the g scale. don't have to tell that i play gypsy jazz all the days with this guy. only 1 song.

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Fabio Grimaldi thanks

[@MrARTHUR1948]

Hello I find you on Internet . Is great stuff , were can I find the sheet music for playing ?

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Arthuro Cardini I have many resources at christianhowes.com

[@michaelhazlett3568]

Do you have the score available?

[@ChristianHowesViolin]

Hi Michael, here's the score for one of my favorite Minor Swing solos: christianhowes.com/minor-swing-premium-play-along/