Traditional Irish Fiddle | Beginner 1

Name: Traditional Irish Fiddle | Beginner 1
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Master the basics of fiddle playing, with professional performer Doireann Ní Ghlacáin, in this free online course.

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Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

Describe the different parts of the fiddle
Identify how to tune the fiddle and adjust the bow
Recall how to bow across the strings to create a clear sound
Distinguish between the finger positions on the D string and identify whether a note sounds sharp, flat, or just right
Define the correct finger positions on the A string
Recognise how to play 'Twinkle Twinkle' on the fiddle
Indicate how to play the polka 'Britches Full of Stitches' on the D and A strings
Distinguish between the finger positions on the E string for playing in the upper octave
Recognise how to play 'The Kerry Polka' on the D, A and E strings
Recall how to play the mazurka, 'Shoe The Donkey', including the correct finger placement on the E string

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