Arkansas Traveller fiddle lesson, with Mark O'Connor variations

Arkansas Traveller is one of the best known old time fiddle tunes. In this fiddle lesson I show three versions. Firstly, the basic tune; secondly, a version with open string drones, and finally as played by Mark O'Connor on his video from the "Heroes" performance:
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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 (due out October 2021)
You can order from
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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/49...
Part 2 tinyurl.com/23...
-MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book
£35 for 46 lessons
tinyurl.com/2u...
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....
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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[@mrgroovestring]

Vassar Clements, Charlie Daniels, Doug Kershaw, Johnny Gimble very big names that I have always loved to hear play. At one time when he was just getting started, Charlie Daniels and his family lived not to far down the road from my neck of the woods in the coastal plains of N.C. Another great fiddler that I liked was Kenny Baker. Oh my Lord, the radio airways used to be filled with great CW BG and Old Time tunes. So sad to see it go. Thank you Chris!

[@franksfiddle9031]

Man your bowing is fabulous ... it's at once inspiring and confidence shattering .. ;) - I really wish I'd taken this thing up 30 years ago ... thanks for uploading such superb videos, just listening to you is lesson enough

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Frank. Thanks! I'm always glad to receive a complement on my bowing, although I have to admit it more or less takes care of itself, with no conscious thought on my part!

[@mrgroovestring]

Yeah me too😥

[@jimdorans4527]

Good stuff there, Chris! I like all the variations and differing bowing patterns too.

[@andypastor4693]

Great ideas !

[@johntait491]

"Heroes" was a fantastic CD. You "channelled" MO'C extremely well. There's an even more complex transcription on Page 182 of the MelBay Book "The Championship Years" which I'm sure you have. Again, good stuff Chris. 👍

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi John. Actually I don't have that book. I must look it up!

[@johntait491]

@@TheFiddleChannel I'll send you a PM tomorrow with some details. ;-)