Hello all,
my 10yo nephew is learning classic violin, but he really enjoy our music. I would like to give him a DVD or something that helps him to start learning Irish fiddle. I thought a DVD would be more attractive for a 10yo boy than a book. Also, he is Spanish, and although he can understand a little English it would be better if words are not the most important part of the DVD. Anyway, his parents are (non-trad) musicians and understand English, so they can help.
Can anyone recommend a good DVD?
Being a 10 year old and probably already a master at working a computer why not direct him to the following link where he can download video tutorials. There are other on-line resources as well out there in internet land, such as fiddle podcasts that might be of help.
I can vouch for the Kevin Burke videos, they are great. They're in English, of course, and some of the things he says are important, so your newphew's parents may want to translate some of it for him. But as far as playing along slow and fast to learn tunes, it's great.
DVD recommendation for beginning fiddler.
DVD recommendation for beginning fiddler.
Hello all,
my 10yo nephew is learning classic violin, but he really enjoy our music. I would like to give him a DVD or something that helps him to start learning Irish fiddle. I thought a DVD would be more attractive for a 10yo boy than a book. Also, he is Spanish, and although he can understand a little English it would be better if words are not the most important part of the DVD. Anyway, his parents are (non-trad) musicians and understand English, so they can help.
Can anyone recommend a good DVD?
# Posted on January 6th 2008 by Ramiro
Re: DVD recommendation for beginning fiddler.
Being a 10 year old and probably already a master at working a computer why not direct him to the following link where he can download video tutorials. There are other on-line resources as well out there in internet land, such as fiddle podcasts that might be of help.
http://theworkingparty.co.uk/
# Posted on January 6th 2008 by Jon_bailey
Re: DVD recommendation for beginning fiddler.
http://www.homespuntapes.com/prodpg/prodpg.asp?prodID=419&prodType=
That should be perfect- Kevin Burke. Good price too
# Posted on January 6th 2008 by JimR
Re: DVD recommendation for beginning fiddler.
Cathal Hayden teaches here too-
http://www.madfortrad.com/
# Posted on January 6th 2008 by JimR
Re: DVD recommendation for beginning fiddler.
I can vouch for the Kevin Burke videos, they are great. They're in English, of course, and some of the things he says are important, so your newphew's parents may want to translate some of it for him. But as far as playing along slow and fast to learn tunes, it's great.
# Posted on January 6th 2008 by Marklar
Re: DVD recommendation for beginning fiddler.
Come West Along the Road..
not an "instructional" dvd, per se, but plenty to learn from here...
# Posted on January 7th 2008 by Sunnybear
Re: DVD recommendation for beginning fiddler.
Tank you all. I think I'll buy Kevin Burke's DVDs. I've read some reviews, and it seems he is a good teacher.
# Posted on January 7th 2008 by Ramiro