Tam Lin (The Glasgow Reel) - Beginner Fiddle Tutorial!

[@jeffhibshman1205]

At 67 yrs old I am learning the fiddle. These tutorials are super helpful as I play by ear. I have been playing bass, guitar and mandolin for many years so I have developed a good ear. Thanks so much!

[@markmuller5734]

Awesome. I started playing the fiddle at 33 with no prior musical experience. It's a rough start, but enjoyable. Nice going. Keep it up!

[@rogberube6422]

Join the club, Jeff. :)

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

Wow you're old and you do things good for you

[@s.terris9537]

I started at 61 ... it's almost 10 years later now! I'm slower than my younger counterparts (some start at age 5 or 3), though I enjoy learning and am making some progress! Our bodies may be older, but we still feel the rhythm and hear the notes!

[@s.terris9537]

Thank you Katie! I learned this once, but before I was ready for it. 9 years later, at 71, I think I can do it finally!

[@hristostoikov5057]

Dear Katy your tutorial unveil all the secrets of this magical song. Thank you very much!

[@stevewagstaff9300]

Katy you have a goofy personality that's really endearing. You're a wonderful teacher and you play beautifully. Thanks for sharing.

[@KatyAdelson]

@Paul Hurst, I don't have a reply button for some reason, so I'll post a comment here... Thank you! I'm glad it's helpful! =) I'm amazed at people who can read sheet music so effortlessly -- there's so much information and stuff going on in each little measure! I still think there is a lot to music that can't be written down very easily, and I really prefer learning tunes by ear.. I feel like they are so much easier to remember if they are learned by ear! ^_^ Thank you for watching!

[@PaulHurst777]

Thanks for the reply Katy. The reply button thing might be something weird I've managed to set on my youtube by accident :-) Can't wait to get home from work today and start learning part b. Keep them coming please. Really appreciate your hard work doing these tunes for us. Real fun tunes. :-)

[@UNDERST0RY]

***** I agree, it's far easier for me to learn by ear. I can read music but quit bothering ages ago. The fiddle seems to lend itself to ear learning, especially the traditional tunes.

[@14nsmusic44]

the a part is very hard because by sliding the 1st and 2nd 3rd finger at the a part is very hard

[@14nsmusic44]

Katy Adelson for some.reason i feel weird when i play the tune but i discover this song on an mlp fanfic.reading from +Scribbler production well the cello version well its hard for.me to.teach myself to play tam lin

[@banjiddle]

Katy Adelson you nailed Tam Lin, and I love your arrangement! I’ve been playing a simplified version. Thank you!

[@PeepawMcDonald]

I cannot describe how great your teaching is... I have always found Tam Lin too hard to learn. With your video, I am trying again... Thank you so very much...

[@michaeltucker1638]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial, Katy. I began learning to play the violin May 2020 with a very cheap VSO from eBay and upgraded to my German-made violin in October. Tam Lin has taught me that I need to improve my bowing skills, especially the triplets. It is incredibly fun to play, and addictive.....

[@richardbyrnes2135]

Katy, thanks so much for your great tutorials. I never though I'd be able to play Tamlin, but, thanks to you, I'll have it soon. And your wonderful personality makes it so much fun. I wish I could hug you!!!! Thanks again.

[@KatyAdelson]

Yay! That's awesome! =) I'm glad that you are learning to play this tune. ^_^ It's a great one to learn, and I hope you have fun practicing! :D

[@liboneill]

Katy, I have been playing the violin for 25+ years, but not a whole lot of these fiddle tunes. This is so helpful! Thanks very much!

[@kilimanjarno]

Brilliant teaching with adorable humility. You're a treasure.

[@grantmallett2400]

I really liked the way in which the tune was broken up into phrases and then into notes and for the first time found it easy to master a wonderful tune that is not as complicated as it sounds. Many thanks.

[@mssippijim]

Thanks so much Katie. I thought this might be way above me since I've just been playing a couple of months, but I can now play through the whole thing...slowly.

[@KatyAdelson]

+James Williams Yay! I'm happy that you can play it! =) Once the fingers know where the notes are, then the speed part comes with practice. : D I think I might make a video about how to practice playing the tunes faster... I've been getting a lot of questions about how to do that...

[@Maab120]

Thanks, Katy, really helped clarify the first three measures! Great lesson.

[@PaulHurst777]

Katy, huge thanks for this tutorial! Just what I've been looking for. Great that you go nice and slow for us beginners. Also good that you're teaching these songs by ear as that's how they were traditionally passed down isn't it...Plus I'm rubbish at reading music :) You're a natural teacher....Many thanks from England.

[@michellemybell8472]

You are so genuine Katy. I love your renditions! Thanks for your lovely videos and for breaking it down for us. You are a great teacher!

[@pamelawerdmullervonelgg1888]

You are a gift to us All! I've had so much fun learning this. You are natural teacher, very patient, kind, and fun. Thank You! keep on fiddling!

[@eilisx8235]

Your video has helped me a whole lot. I'm from Ireland and used to Irish dance. I loved dancing to this tune and always wanted to learn to play it on the violin so thank you very much. I also play it on the D string. Would love to play on the A string but I can't go high enough on the E string but oh well thanks anyway. ❤️❤️

[@frankcannn]

I've taken a recent interest in Irish pubs and seshoons and like to follow a really nice Celtic/Irish acoustic group in my area. So now I want to try my hand at the fiddle. Watching this vid has got me hooked. Thank you for your nice presentation Oh, I always thought the beginning of Tam Lin sounds like its got bit of James Bond 007 in it!

[@colinhesketh4710]

Greetings from the UK Katy, you play a mean fiddle please keep the tutorials comingXxx

[@coryhess8761]

This is really great! Thank you so much for the tutorial and the excellent explanation! I love how you slow it down, call out the notes, and show the progession and hand position on your fiddle. This is really an excellent way to learn. I am playing fiddle for the second day and already putting this song together. Please, keep the videos coming.

[@incendior]

That song sounds awfully difficult for fiddlers as fresh as myself, but many thanks for being nice and slow! The friendly air certainly helped.

[@KatyAdelson]

+incendior Playing it fast can get tricky (and a little tiring in the bow arm), but it's actually a lot more playable than it sounds. =) I love songs that are like that.. lol! I hope you can play it someday soon! ^_^

[@lipford8]

I am loving this song so much. I'm going to start working on it without my teacher knowing and surprise him one day. One day far into the future. I always love to play Aires and waltzes so this will be a sweet surprise. You are explaining it so well. I play piano by ear and read music as well so this is how I pick out songs on the piano. I can see how you love to play. Thank you. ~B

[@roisinniloirgneain815]

Great teaching, Katy, and such pleasant presentation too. I'll certainly learn this...soon!

[@Colonies_Dev]

this is my favorite tutorial on the entirety of youtube and im only just done listening to your demonstration

[@kaitshipp]

I absolutely love how you set up your tutorials. It is amazingly helpful. Thank you so much.

[@zenorabariella4359]

"There's a few little doodles to make it extra fancy." 😂 You're a great teacher and thoroughly entertaining. Keep doing Katy!

[@ellen4173]

Thank you very much!! I’m practicing violin on my own but this really makes me feel like I have a teacher that wants me to learn and get better. I had fun playing for the first time in a long period with lack of motivation. Thanks for making me feel less alone in my struggle!

[@miko1682]

Easily the MOST adorable female youtuber I have ever watched. Speechless.

[@richied9305]

She is. Adorable, sweet lady.

[@Colonies_Dev]

i cant help but think the same x-x

[@dmswan3172]

Great tutorial and wonderful fun tune! Makes me really want to take up the violin/fiddle and learn this.

[@RogerMcIntosh]

Fantastic instruction video. I have been learning on my own for several months and this helps a lot. Thanks.

[@KatyAdelson]

+Roger McIntosh Hi Roger! Congratulations on learning the violin! It's a great instrument to learn. =) I'm glad that this video helps! I hope you have fun practicing! ^_^

[@RogerMcIntosh]

+Katy Adelson Finally mastered this tune (it is among my absolute favorites) thanks to the tutorial, although I have a long way to go before approaching your skill level. Thanks again.

[@rickschultz5159]

Thanks Katy....Your playing is great and I enjoy trying to learn from your videos.

[@Ronmon100]

Katie, Thank you! I need to learn this for a performance. You have been an encouragement and I want to thank you for your kindness and congratulate you on your skills and expertise.

[@mississippisawyer9733]

Katy, thank you for your sweetness and teaching!

[@spacelumps]

Amazing lesson, thank you, thank you! I learned a simpler version of the tune by ear, but being new to Irish music, didn't understand how to do any of the little Irish-y things... you explained and simplified them so well! I can't wait to go home to play it!

[@KatyAdelson]

+Corin Stedman Yay! I hope it helped a little! =) I'm still learning the Irish-y doodles too... I've picked up a lot of ideas about where to place them in a tune from listening to recordings. I've noticed that artists tend to squeeze the triplet roll things in on repeated notes or notes that are held slightly longer in the tune, but the grace-note flicks and slides tend to pop up pretty much anywhere. I feel like slides into notes tend to sound a little more Irish, and note flicks tend to sound a little more Scottish... I guess there's really no wrong way to add little ornaments, so I think we can just have fun with experimenting with them! lol! ^^

[@davidhynes]

I watch Tammy on Turnpike + Tommy Turbukas every day, by Katy, very uplifting.

[@gdudas]

currently learning this tune from sheet music. Great tutorial, to get familiar with the left hand... thank you!

[@eppursimuove7929]

Thank you Katy! I started playing violin today again after some months of pause and I was scared that I couldn't play it anymore... When I heard you playing the tune at the beginning of the video I thought something like "...And you call this a beginner lesson!? I can never play this!!" but with my great surprise I learnt the tune quite easily, thank to your clear (and overwhelmingly amusing) explanation. I find much easier to learn music by ear, and I also realize that it helps me a lot with the intonation. Paddy on the Turnpike is going to be the next! You are a wonderful teacher and I'm glad I found your videos. Thank you again from Sicily!

[@KatyAdelson]

Eppur si muove Yay! I'm glad it helped you learn the tune!! =) I know what it's like to take a break from music.. A big reason why I started posting videos was because I had stopped playing for about 5 years.. =/ Posting stuff on the internet forced me to start practicing again! Picking up the violin after a break can be a bit frustrating, but I'm glad that this helped you start playing again! =) I find it easier to learn tunes by ear, too! I used to go to several fiddle sessions, and the teachers would always play the tunes nice and slow for us to learn them. Those tunes are the ones I've never forgotten how to play! I'm hoping these videos will sort of re-create that experience for fiddlers! =)

[@pamfoster6621]

Thank you for your simplified tutorial of this amazing tune! Your sheer joy and willingness to share what you know is so fabulous- keep producing more- you are one of my top favorites!

[@davidburke3378]

Love your video's and your smile. Your tutorial is very helpful. Thanks so much!

[@hannahemory]

Another doodle to make it interesting: After I've done all the repetitions of the parts of this song that I want to do, I end the B part on a double stop with the A on the G string and the double open Ds and I hold the second one out to get a nice, deep finish. Thank you for this video; I found it extremely helpful and easy to follow. Also, your tone is superb! I spent my Christmas holiday learning this song and I am excited to keep learning it and improving it as time goes on. Merry Christmas to you and happy 2017!

[@strathman7501]

Thanks, Katy. I learned a version of this as 'The Howling Wind' years ago and sort of forgot it because it was hard work, due to bad bowing habits and some weird detail i was getting wrong. This is a nice clean version and I understand the tune better now. So thank you, and you seem a very sweet person!

[@dukepeterson]

Katy, you are the best teacher! Thank you so much for taking the time to prepare these tutorials!

[@katiesinger4853]

Thanks for the tutorial. You are amazing! It´s seem so easy to see you play it ! I´m going to try it!

[@CoolGuyMatas]

Had to brush up on some fiddle reels and found your videos and they helped a ton!!!

[@KatyAdelson]

I'm glad they have helped! =) I hope you have fun practicing! ^_^

[@cesararevalo2544]

Hey Katy, thank you very much for shering this nice music and teaching to us, you had a wonderful idea in adding the timing for the differrent parts of the melody, you are awesome

[@dreamdance4172]

thank you so much. after years of struggling with this piece and the b-part in general you just delivered it so comprehensible : ) i finally got it thx

[@fourpawsproductions2550]

Thanks Katy! I like the way you show how to break out the main notes and break down the tune. Do you have any general tips for how to do the same type of thing for other tunes? How to pick out the main notes that is? I have a 5-string fiddle with a low C string. It's fun for me to move tunes down an octave and mix it up that way as well.. thanks for all your videos, you do a nice job!

[@williammclean84]

You have the best ways of describing things, and describe things well. Keep it up!

[@BluegrassRules101]

You are such a joy to watch and learn from. Thank you! I just learned this song, thanks to you! Appreciate it!

[@davidmarks509]

Great lessons. Really enjoyable, and of course love that accent you have. Top of the morning to you, or night :) I sort of read music, but I"m trying to play by ear ,but on second thoughts I think I will settle for a bow somewhat easier to use. :) I noticed most traditional music seems to be played quickly I wonder if there are tunes that work well when played slower? I am looking for slow and happy. And yes talking to a camera can be hard. Your doing great.

[@rogberube6422]

Great helpful tutorial. Thanks for sharing, Katy.

[@amandahawkinsbirthkeeper]

I'm a beginner, and your videos are really helping me to understand the violin a lot. You are a great teacher, and a wonderful violin player!

[@grandee2010]

I can understand the few down votes but this is incredibly helpful to extreme beginners like me. I just love the way she explains it to me so simply. Yum, inspires me to have a go...

[@pipergy]

This tutorial was fantastic and you make a fantastic instructor. Thank you so much!

[@monicaneumark9768]

Thank you for posting this! The camera on the fingerboard is really helpful. You are really talented. :) I've only been playing a few months, but I can do this at a slow tempo! I'll be subscribing...

[@KatyAdelson]

Monica Neumark Yay! Thank you so much! =) I'm glad that it is helping you learn the tune! ^_^ I wasn't sure how helpful the fingerboard was since it's like watching the fingerings "backwards," but I'm glad it's useful! I learn tunes at jams by staring at people's left hands, so I was trying to re-create that in videos.. It's so cool that you picked the violin to learn! It's a really fun instrument! =)

[@XxSEETH3RxX]

Weird and cool tune. I don't know too many Irish or Scottish fiddle tunes. I play one called"Loch Laven Castle" have you ever heard or play that one? I love it.

[@password6975]

What is weird about it?

[@MarcosMR79]

Awesome Katy, thank you very much. I'm a begginer and I'm studying it now.

[@KatyAdelson]

Marcos Riso Yay! I hope you have fun learning the tune! =D

[@originelly1568]

Awesome! Now i can Play it with my band! Thanks a lot!

[@ladyeclectic]

This tutorial is freaking AWESOME, thank you so much for all the tips!!

[@KatyAdelson]

+ladyeclectic Yay! I'm glad it has helped!! : D Happy Fiddling! ^-^

[@michaeljking]

Thanks!! Now enjoying playing along with you on the mandolin!

[@elliotcvanderhyde7565]

So great just started playing this year, finally I found a great tutorial keep uploading your music

[@KatyAdelson]

+Ell Star Thank you, Ell! I'm glad that my tutorial video helped! =) I'll definitely keep making videos! Thank you for watching, and I hope you have fun practicing! : D

[@lipford8]

I just started this year at the ripe old age of 47. Best of luck to you.

[@francescoguerra3288]

Today I took back my violin from a long time I didn't take it. I'm a guitarist, but I've always been fascinated by this instrument and celtic and irish music played with it. I just came here for chance, listened to the Tamlin and wanted to learn it. After this video, I can play it (just have to go a bit faster :P ) Katy, you're a great teacher! Keep going! (you earned the subscribe and the like :D )

[@KatyAdelson]

+Francesco Guerra Thank you, Francesco! : D I'm glad that you were able to play the tune! =) Thank you for subscribing and for liking the video! I will definitely keep making more videos, and I hope they will help you some more! I hope you have fun practicing~! ^_^

[@Markuz1775]

Very nice beginners violin music … Holy :)

[@broznar1019]

well done, always wanted to learn this one, great video keep em coming kate! excellent demonstration

[@KatyAdelson]

Jeddaz Eighty-One Yay! I'm glad it helped! =) Thank you for your comment! ^_^

[@Jynx215]

Very nice tutorial, thanks. As soon as this video started and I picked up on your little bit of quirkiness, I immediately knew you were going to be a good teacher, hahahahaha. And I was right!

[@jonathanhicks7030]

Charming - and helpful - from Glasgow

[@MJPAT2007]

Thank you Katy! Love your style and this so very helpful.

[@dahurabel]

Thank You for Your kindness and clearness!!! Thank You very much!!!! :)

[@christycrawford731]

Hi Katy! I really want to thank you for posting this tutorial and providing the sheet music as well. Our family has played a basic version of Tam Lin but it got kind of boring repeating the same way over and over. I'm still working on playing by ear and improv(I'm a sheet music girl lol), and your arrangement gave me some good variation. I'm excited to try with the fam. as soon as I get up to speed. maybe even post us playing it at some point! :D

[@Mallorietea]

Hey, thank you for your lesson, you're really good at playing fiddle-wow!

[@marionpond2037]

Thank you so much! Your explanations are very clear and I had a lot of fun to learn it! Awesome tutorial! :D

[@KatyAdelson]

Pond Holmes Yay! I'm glad you had fun learning the tune! That's great to hear! =) It's such a fun tune!

[@allanmerovitz871]

Thanks so much for your help! You’ve got a great style. Stay healthy, Allan

[@jonathanhart262]

this is brilliant, love it, i live in Glasgow so seems appropriate to learn this,

[@KatyAdelson]

+jonathan hart Yay! Awesome! =) I hope you have fun! : D Thank you for your nice comment, and happy fiddling~! =)

[@terryarsenault8936]

Actually, thanks...because you're the second person I ever heard or saw playing this tune. The first time I heard it I liked it and have been playing it for years, but the B part had these awful awkward ornaments that I always dreaded playing the B part. However, I liked the tune so much I played it anyway. YOU"RE version has more melodic lines in the B part, and that's what I'm going to play tomorrow night at my gig. Unfortunately, I had a hard time picking up what you were doing on the fiddle because I couldn't take my eyes off your gorgeous blue ones. I'd listen to whatever you'd say to me.

[@DanielECulbertson]

Awesome! This is beyond my abilities for now, but I've added this to my favorites and I will be back to totally *crush* this at a later date. Oh yeah. :-) Thanks for doing this! Oh, and I didn't think you were awkward in front of the camera at all. I really enjoy your style and personality. Keep up the good work!

[@KatyAdelson]

Daniel Culbertson lol Thanks Daniel! I guess I felt awkward because I kept forgetting terms and what I wanted to say..Hopefully it's not as noticeable to everyone else! I hope it helps you learn the tune sometime soon. It's a super fun one to play! =)

[@martapozsgai4812]

Absolutely useful! Thanks from Hungary!

[@KatyAdelson]

+Márta Pozsgai Yay! Thank you for your nice comment! I'm glad that it's useful! =)

[@ukeingal]

Brilliant teaching of this tune !!

[@davidtonkin109]

Well that was just great. Thank you Katy.

[@DanielMooreDJ]

hi i play accordion and this really helped me. thank you so much

[@piedpeter1]

Awesome lesson! Thanks! Keep em coming! - Peter

[@johnnybx3254]

Thanks so very much for sharing! Just watching your gift that you sharing with us all 👍👏👏

[@morbanjo2503]

Great lesson! I mostly play Old Time fiddle but I'm trying out some Irish tunes (close relatives) and this is most helpful.

[@KatyAdelson]

morbanjo I've been trying to learn more Old Time! There are some super fun tunes with Old Time fiddling, and I love trying to follow along with Old Time fiddle jams! =) I think this is a good tune to start with -- it has some elements that remind me of Old Time tunes. ^_^

[@morbanjo2503]

There are a lot of similarities in the two styles and I enjoy them both. Last night at an Old Time jam we stuck in Julia Delaney and Drowsy Maggie and it went pretty well. I just need to learn a few more Irish tunes.

[@carlospanio2301]

i really like this beautiful violinist by first time watching

[@marierenaudie6772]

Hey ! I just wanted to thank you a lot, this video is great, as your other tutorials ! It's nice learning by ear =)

[@10raystube]

So pretty and talented. Very nice to see you and listen to you.

[@JohnnyPhoenix]

You are, by far, the best person I've ever had to exceptional luck to see, Katy. I do not play violin, I play piano, but my heart entirely belongs to it. My ex-girlfriend did let me try her violin a day, and I was just astonishingly amazed, and sad by how much I missed on such a wonderful and melodious instrument. I do also play guitar (both only by ear, for ten years or so, but I can read and play classical on sheets pretty fluidly), and feel violin would be easy to get into! Any suggestions? Thank you so, so much! You're amazing!

[@preciouso9102]

Don't play violin is a tip play viola😄jk

[@JohnnyPhoenix]

Too late, haha. Bought a violin and started a while ago!

[@franciscoobrequedote911]

thank you sooooo much for posting this! im just a beginner but i love this tune (let's hope i'll be able to play it one day). For how long have you played the violin?? greetings from Chile

[@bvm6634]

Hellow ! I just started violin (i dont take lessons) and im very happy that i found your channel ! thanks for such a clear and great work ! btw, i like your happy attitude it makes it like its easier to learn haha ;D long live to the celtic music \o /

[@KatyAdelson]

+Ache rian Hi! : D Thank you! =) I'm happy that you are learning the violin!! It's a really fun instrument! =) I hope that these tutorials help you learn some fun tunes! ^_^

[@bvm6634]

+Katy Adelson Ho thanks for the reply ! Very nice of you to take that time ^-^ yay your videos helps me a lot ! i hate to read sheets i think by ear it is better to learn music ;D the bow is hard to master but its very pleasant when you start getting some sound out of it °o°

[@KatyAdelson]

+Ache rian Hello! =) Yeah, I think the bow is the hardest part of violin, but it is worth all the practicing that is needed to make it sound nice! =) I'm glad that the videos are helping you! =) I used to have a difficult time learning tunes by ear, but now I think learning by ear is better than using sheet music! : D

[@Seba-2501]

Thank you! Your tutorial has been very helpfull!

[@KatyAdelson]

+Sebastian Araya Yay! I'm glad that it has helped! : D Happy fiddling! ^_^

[@victorsidhe3149]

before this the first part killed me, now with the slurs is way more easy :3 I love you and my fingers too :v

[@carlwilbur4733]

I love your videos! your energy is always so great and you're an amazing violinist I hope one day I can be as good as you:)

[@KatyAdelson]

+Carl Wilbur Thank you, Carl! I think I have a very attainable playing ability, so I think you could play like this, too! =) I hope you have fun practicing! ^_^

[@benjaminmedina229]

Adoro tus tutoriales para practicar en el cello

[@ประวิทสุด]

Just lovely. From Thailand.

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you so much for very lovely wonderful music!!!

[@cathyconvie7111]

This is great! But could you show us how to play the cool wee end bit that you played in your original upload?

[@sarahkendall3313]

Great tutorial, difficult tune!!

[@missy-t9d]

I'd LOVE you to teach me; however, I'll just continue with your video tutorials. Thank you Katy! If ever you want to visit the UK, you'd be welcome to visit our humble abode in the Forest of Dean and jam with us :-)

[@blueberrynova5101]

You're so cute in this video ^w^ I loved your tutorial. P.S. I know this was three years ago, but I still love watching your old vids

[@JoseGarcia-yk3dl]

ooooh very very thanks for your tutorial! :)

[@airin9907]

thank you ! cheers from Italy :)

[@KatyAdelson]

Thank you for watching! =) I hope you have fun learning the tune! ^_^