SO much of fiddling is the bowing, and I very much appreciate these lovely patient lessons. Sincere thanks from a violinist trying to become a fiddler

Staggering. What seems like hundreds of really interesting and unbelievably useful suggestions in 30 minutes.

@RhysJonesMusic

Жыл бұрын

That's so good to hear - very gratifying. It inspires me to post more!

Wow! I'm so happy I stumbled over your channel! It looks and sounds amazing how you control the bow and don't use a shoulder or chin rest. Looking forward to going through all your material on youtube. Please, keep posting more amazing stuff! Cheers!

@RhysJonesMusic

9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you’re inspired! I love playing without chin and shoulder rest - apparently I’m in good company with a large number of Baroque performers, but I think the violin just sounds better when it is unencumbered. I don’t even use fine tuners - it’s a naked fiddle.

I’m a total beginner, but I find your videos so helpful and interesting. It really is all about the bow and I’m thankful for your well-explained tips!

@RhysJonesMusic

9 ай бұрын

I’m really glad the videos are helping you, and thanks for the kind words. I’ll add a few more in the coming days!

Excellent playing and teaching! Thank you Rhys.

@RhysJonesMusic

9 ай бұрын

You’re very welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

1st tune I learned when I was 24. Now I like doing variations. Thanks for next variation.

@RhysJonesMusic

9 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Enjoy!

Great video and explanations!

@RhysJonesMusic

Жыл бұрын

As always Kari, you rock.

Great!!! Thank you Rhys 😊

@RhysJonesMusic

Жыл бұрын

So glad you’re liking the videos!

Great videos. Who made your fiddle/violin?

@RhysJonesMusic

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! My fiddle was made by Bronek Cisson, a Polish maker living in Chicago who makes violins out of the workshop of William Harris Lee.