The "Scotch Snap" bowing technique
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- The Scotch Snap is a distinctive Scottish bowing technique, most frequently used in the playing of strathspeys. In this video I demonstrate the Scotch Snap, starting at the bow tip and going all the way to the heel. I suggest an exercise for perfecting the snap, then give John McAlpine's Strathspey as an example, touching briefly on the "up-driven bow"
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
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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
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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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TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AT
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This was fascinating. As a Scottish fiddle player I always found these kind of rhythms to be basically intrinsic to violin music. I didn’t realise they were considered in any way unusual.
Hi Andrew. Glad you enjoyed this!
Very interesting - I'd always noticed that odd bowing in certain Scottish tunes but didn't know what it was. Thank you!
Thank you for this video! Working through one of your books, Folk Fiddle, with a student. We're both classically trained so this bowing is quite foreign.
Glad to hear you're finding use for my book!
Really helpful exercises of the 'Scotch Snap'. Thanks so much, Chris.
Thanks!
Love the way you explained this complex rhythm. Thanks so much!
Thanks Micahlan!
Just started playing fiddle and loving your channel. Been playing guitar for 30 years but thought I'd give my dad's old fiddle a go... very much enjoying it. Your vids have really helped, thanks 😊
Thanks Bob, that's great to hear!
Lovely! I'll be visiting Cape Breton in a few weeks. I hope I can find a session or performance somewhere!
Hope you have a great time!
Thank you very much!!!
You're welcome, Linda!
I've learned that "Rosses Highlands" (1) has this. Otherwise it doesn't sound like anything.
Just that one little rhythm has Scotland written all over it!
I have request, chris, if i may be so bold. The song 'Country Honk' by the Rolling Stones. I can't find a video about how to play it anywhere. What do u think? 😊
Loving the vids, btw
Hi Crispin. Have you seen my vid on Honky Tonk Women? To be honest I think learning that would be more valuable than copying the fiddle solo on Country Honk. The techniques used for that solo are covered in many of my other blues and bluegrass videos.
Did you play as a folk duo with your brother in the 1970's?
Hi Gary. Are you from around Huddersfield? I played some gigs with my elder brother Dave at places like the Nook in Slaithwaite. Believe it or not, we went by the name "Animated Rucksack"!
I'm from Holmfirth. I used to be in a band called Jigby in the late '70's and '80's. We ran a folk club called Stamps and I think you and your brother played there @@TheFiddleChannel
@@garryrushworth2362 You probably also had Bernie and Pete Hartley? I think they also ran a club at the Nook.
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Usefull :)
Thanks Michal!