Do you play the violin and want to venture into the realm of fiddling? Then you don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn the basics of traditional American fiddling. You’ll learn about bow hold, technique, chording, double stops, variation, ornamentation, scordatura, and most importantly, learning by ear. Each week we’ll learn at least one new piece. Weekly homework will explore diverse fiddling traditions by listening to selected fiddlers. You’ll learn fun tunes and walk away with an appreciation for the music. Not to mention, you’ll understand the difference between a violin and a fiddle! This class is geared toward 7th-grade orchestra students to adults.
Derrick has taught fiddle and fretted string instruments for over 20 years. He plays fiddle in Tallgrass Express String Band, is a Humanities Kansas speaker, and is the 2023 Kansas State Banjo champion.