Kenny Kosek shows the proper way to hold the fiddle and bow, and how to tune up and play basic scales. He then moves into slides, open-string drones, bowing patterns, rhythm playing, fills, intros and endings, vibrato and other essential techniques. 65-MINUTE DVD INCLUDES MUSIC LEVEL 1.

Now on DVD! Beginning Fiddle Volume 1: For those of you who have never played fiddle. The 8 lessons include tuning, holding the fiddle and bow properly, and 6 complete tunes. Every note explained, every bow stroke explained. No Tab. Includes Cripple Creek, Cotton-Eyed Joe, Sally Goodwin, Old Joe Clark, Boil Them Cabbage, Amazing Grace. (2 hours)

This DVD video complements the first 17 lessons of the book of the same title. Covers tuning, holding the fiddle and bow, left-hand position, basic scales, shuffle bowing, slurs, double stops, and many tunes. Although this video is complete in itself, the companion book offers more detail and is highly recommended