lonesome fiddle blues (fiddle lesson)

Lonesome Fiddle Blues is probably the best known composition by Vassar Clements. In this fiddle lesson I give two versions of the tune. The first is a relatively simple and basic melody, constructed from a number of recordings (he never played it the same twice!). The second has a lot more hot Vassar licks, again gleaned from different recordings. I use on-screen sheet music throughout, and a free pdf is available to subscribers. There are plenty more videos on classic bluegrass tunes elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel, and many of the concepts and techniques (including lots more Vassar licks) in my book Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle.
Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh
1. Patreon
2. Books
3. Subscription video courses
4. Website
5. Email to request pdf’s.
1. PATREON
This is a platform where anyone can help support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels, for £4, £10 or £40 per month.

At the lowest level you get access to all my pdf’s and tune collections, plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public.
At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat, and can request a backing rack once a month.
Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month, and access to all my backing tracks.
You can find me on Patreon at
/ thefiddlechannel
2. BOOKS
I have seven fiddle tuition books published by Schott, all widely available from the publisher, from Amazon, and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises.
Exploring Jazz Violin
Beginning Jazz Violin
Discovering Rock Violin
Exploring Folk Fiddle
Exploring Klezmer Fiddle
Hungarian Fiddle Tunes
French Fiddle Tunes
Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle
You can order from
bit.ly/31ZWmgm
3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES
I have three video subscription courses
MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book
Parts 1 and 2 are each £26 for 26 lessons, covering the first and second halves of the book
Part 1; tinyurl.com/49tfk5ef
Part 2 tinyurl.com/23atebfc
-MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book
£35 for 46 lessons
tinyurl.com/2ua2kuxh
ACADEMY OF FOLK
Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons
academyoffolk.com/
4. WEBSITE
My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web, as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles.
www.fiddlingaround.co.uk
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TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AT
[e-mail]

[@barrycook6603]

This is the tune that made me want to fiddle.

[@64bluegrass]

Great video, thanks! Vassar is definitely one of a kind. You’ve probably seen it, but Vassar playing Kissimmee Kid with Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, John Hartford and Mark O’Connor is just incredible. I agree his notes are “different.” And he seems to have thin fingers if that makes a difference. Total command of the instrument that’s for sure.

[@johntait491]

Good one Chris. 👍

[@kelamuni]

nice!

[@therainesofficial9723]

Hi I just discovered your channel and I love it, can you get Vassar's playing in notes or did you learn it all by ear listening to him?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Glad you're enjoying my videos. I got a few Vassar Licks from the Stacey Phillips Hot Licks for Bluegrass Fiddle, but most I learned by ear.

[@fiddler0542]

Did you get a haircut?! I have noticed it just now.
You look great. Thank you for this tutorial movie.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Yes, glad you like the new look!