ONLINE FIDDLE LESSONS WITH THE LEGENDARY RANDY ELMORE

Musical Background:
It was clear from an early age that Randy Elmore was going to be a musician. At age 9 he started on his musical journey by learning how to play the guitar, but what was to be the most defining moment for him came at age 11 when his father suggested he try the fiddle. “There was something unexplainable about the sound that came out of that fiddle, and to this day I’ve never been able to put it down” he says.

Benny Thomasson, Johnny Gimble and Mark O’Connor are just a few of the celebrated names Randy has worked with over the years. Most significantly he has toured with the country singer Mel Tillis, and also recorded for Willie Nelson on his 2006 project “You Don’t Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker.

Randy’s tremendous talent has gained him a remarkable number of achievements such as being voted “Instrumentalist of the Year” in 1999 at the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium in New Mexico, he has been inducted into the “Western Swing Hall of Fame“, the “Texas Fiddlers Hall of Fame“. His gift has even allowed him the privilege of performing for the U.S. Embassy in Uruguay.

Teaching Experience:
Randy is a hard working and extremely passionate musician who strives to keep the desire to play both the fiddle and the mandolin strong in the hearts of those who love and appreciate them and to inspire those who haven’t quite made up their minds about them yet.

He believes the traditions of these instruments should be continued and works with small communities to encourage the younger generations to learn and perform music. Randy is more than adequately equipped with a wealth of knowledge and experience to impart upon any potential student.

Genres:

Randy specializes in Western Swing Music, Texas Style Fiddling, Jazz, Gospel or Classical Music.

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Beginner
Beginning Fiddle – Session 1
Fiddle
ONLINE FIDDLE COURSE

In this opening 30 minute session, renowned bluegrass fiddler, Randy Elmore, introduces viewers to the fiddle.

Randy takes us through the basic critical techniques including how to tune your fiddle, the best way to hold the fiddle, and probably the most difficult task facing a new fiddler – the correct way to hold the bow.

Viewers will also learn the right way to go about getting a rich tone from your fiddle as Randy takes you through the A, D, and G scales.

Beginning Fiddle – Session 2
Fiddle
ONLINE FIDDLE COURSE

In Session 2, Fiddle Great – Randy Elmore teaches viewers the A and B sections of the old-time classic fiddle tune – Little Liza Jane.

Randy introduces the key skill of String Crossing and demonstrates Quarter Note, Half Note and Whole Note timing.

This session runs for 30 minutes and is designed to help the viewer understand timing and subtle playing techniques in order to further expand their playing ability through crucial basic skills.

Beginning Fiddle – Session 3
Fiddle
ONLINE FIDDLE COURSE

In Session 3, Randy teaches the tune “Johnson’s Waltz” and uses it to demonstrate different time measures.

This session expands on the basic techniques taught previously and expands the viewers skill set, stepping up previously learned scale playing to a full tune.

Randy also introduces the key concept of playing triplets in this highly informative session spanning over 20 minutes, from one of the greatest fiddle players around today.

Beginning Fiddle – Session 4
Fiddle
ONLINE FIDDLE COURSE

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Lesson 13:
“Kansas City Kitty”

Part 1

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Lesson 14: “Kansas City Kitty”

Part 2

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Lesson 15: “Kansas City Kitty”

Part 3

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Lesson 16: “Kansas City Kitty”

Part 4

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Beginning Fiddle – Session 5
Fiddle
ONLINE FIDDLE COURSE

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Lesson 17:
“Lady Be Good”

Part 1

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Lesson 18: “Lady Be Good”

Part 2

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Lesson 19: “Lady Be Good”

Part 3

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Lesson 20: “Lady Be Good”

Part 4

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