American Fiddle Method

To help you learn fiddle, we have created a step-by-step program for beginners and advanced violin players. Visit the American Fiddle Method to learn songs easier, faster independently.

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Soulful melodies, playing rapid instrumentals and brilliant improvisation are all hallmarks of bluegrass music. It can be intimidating to begin soloing and playing backup. After that, you can put your new abilities to use on 20 of your favorite bluegrass songs and instrumental jams.

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Each lesson has been thoughtfully created to feature a specific aspect or technique of Scotland’s rich fiddle tradition. We bring fun­-loving teaching and expertise straight to your home through the American Fiddle Method Online School.

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Brian Wicklund is one of the few elite bluegrass fiddlers who can make the music understandable for new learners. After the first few lessons, he will empower you with the tools to confidently play in a bluegrass jam session!

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With over a decade of experience teaching and performing, Katie McNally is one of the leading voices in Scottish music in North America. You’ll learn a variety of tunes such as strathspeys, jigs, reels, and bagpipe tunes and how to play them authentically.

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Learn to solo over bluegrass songs and instrumentals using a proven, step-by-step method to learn kickoffs, double stops, neighbor notes, and ending riffs. Start this course for only $20/month.

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From beginners who have only played for only a year to seasoned pros who want to step up their game, come to the American Fiddle Method to learn tunes and techniques to play together that are inspiring and challenging at their level.

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You can perform 29 standard intermediate-level melodies from several fiddle traditions, as well as double-tag finishes, with our course. We use five patterns to improvise slur combinations, and you can use fourth finger drone double pauses.

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Choose our course if you want to learn a variety of easy violin tunes and are confident in your fundamental skills. You will learn to play in tune and with a pleasant tone, and you're ready for fortunes with faster notes and slur patterns.

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Brian Wicklund, our author, and renowned teacher will walk you through all you need to know to get started on the fiddle. If you're brand new to the fiddle or want to make sure you're forming good habits that will make future learning simpler, enroll in one of our courses.

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Method for playing the fiddle in America Fiddle Video Lessons, Courses, and Fiddle Camps are all available online through this school. AFM is the greatest, step-by-step approach for learning to fiddle anywhere, regardless of aptitude.

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Try out free sample lessons with over a decade of experience teaching and performing, Katie McNally is one of the leading voices in Scottish music in North America.

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Are you a beginner who has always wanted to play the fiddle or an advanced violin player who wants to explore fiddling? No matter your ability, you’ll find AFM to be the best, step-by-step program to learn to fiddle anywhere.

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Advanced players will find the techniques in the tunes towards the end of the program such as fourth finger drones, vibrato, and playing in flatted keys to be challenging and fun.

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Based on his AMERICAN FIDDLE METHOD VOLUME 1, author and master teacher Brian Wicklund will guide you through everything you need to know to start your fiddle journey off on the right path.