YOU ARE THE BEST fiddle player I've ever heard. Period. I first saw/heard you perform "Orange Blossom Special" at a faster tempo than most violinists play it, and you didn't "cheat" on any of the notes. Watching this video and your explanation of techniques was fascinating. I was a bit of a child prodigy on the violin years ago and only gave it up after my father died and although I own a beautiful German, handmade violin with a rich tone, life intrudes and I have not kept up my playing for years. I very much regret that. I used to play "Orange Blossom Special" and "Irish Washerwoman," my two favorites. Seeing your videos inspires me to want to rediscover my favorite instrument. YOU ARE BRILLIANT!
You're one of a kind, sir. Being a Spaniard in love with Scottish fiddle music for more that 30 years, you're a true inspiration to me. All the best, and keep the superb playing. Regarding the double stop octave at the beginning of 'The Iron Man', I was told the Scott Skinner's way of playing It was sliding from the G# to the A with the little finger, but your way makes a lot of sense, too. Everyday I learn something new :)
Thank you, sir, for this video. I just discovered your playing a few months ago and I'm thrilled to listen to your stories and your playing. I hope your students appreciate who they have for a teacher. I have played classical violin for 50 years and I agree about the need for "fingers like whips" and the very distinct use of the bow to mark the rhythm, like a drummer almost, the bow has to be strong in both directions. Good health to you.
As a scottish accordion bronze champion of 2000.perth.i admire paul anderson,i would like to,invent a march called pipe major alex mcarthur, who was my great uncle,.it would be 4 /4march or 6/8.well done you,from top.fan .of paul anderson,.👍👍👍
I am a complete amateur and found this fascinating. I would one day like to be able to play in the style of the north east of Scotland. If I still lived on Deeside I would be chapping on your door for lessons.
Great tips! We'll have a practice with these tomorrow, thank you. My girls are also missing their fiddle lessons with the coronavirus and so many events and festivals have been cancelled :-(
Hi Fergus, I love your video I feel totally inspired!! I wish to learn, the sound gets tonmy soul! what are are tips for buying and learning? Thank you
Great stuff! Best demonstration of the up-driven bow I've seen. I'm going to try your 3->4 grace note technique for the unison, because I'm not having a lot of success sliding up with the 4th. Your approach looks easier, as you can keep the hand-frame quite still as you're executing... While we're on the subject of technique - can you share the story behind that unique right shoulder of yours? I've more than once shown your playing to classical violinists who're interested in learning about Scottish fiddle, and that's always the first thing they comment on!
Thank you. Hard to pin that down really as its been a while since I started learning but the importance of the bow in playing the fiddle was always stressed by both my Scots fiddle teachers (Angus Shaw and Douglas Lawrence) and my school violin tutor whom I received classical lessons from at school (Andy Linklater). Traditional Scottish fiddle playing relies heavily on bow technique to provide its unique character; worth seeing if you can find a clip of Hector MacAndrew on UA-cam. I suppose I've a fairly robust style and use the full extent of the bow at times and my elbow is always fairly high when playing on the bottom strings. The elbow drops as I move across to the e string.
Excellent demonstration- I'd love to see more! But pity the poor Englishman- I didn't pick up a single one of the tune titles you mentioned. What were they?
Laird o' Drumblair and Niel Gow's Lament for his Second Wife - ye sassenach! Ok I'm a sassenach too but i have Scots friends so I'm used to the accent.
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If I die before he does... Please have him play at my funeral.
YOU ARE THE BEST fiddle player I've ever heard. Period. I first saw/heard you perform "Orange Blossom Special" at a faster tempo than most violinists play it, and you didn't "cheat" on any of the notes. Watching this video and your explanation of techniques was fascinating. I was a bit of a child prodigy on the violin years ago and only gave it up after my father died and although I own a beautiful German, handmade violin with a rich tone, life intrudes and I have not kept up my playing for years. I very much regret that. I used to play "Orange Blossom Special" and "Irish Washerwoman," my two favorites. Seeing your videos inspires me to want to rediscover my favorite instrument. YOU ARE BRILLIANT!
Thank you, very kind words indeed.
An education and an entertainment in one………Paul Anderson is so talented.
Thank you.
You're one of a kind, sir.
Being a Spaniard in love with Scottish fiddle music for more that 30 years, you're a true inspiration to me.
All the best, and keep the superb playing.
Regarding the double stop octave at the beginning of 'The Iron Man', I was told the Scott Skinner's way of playing It was sliding from the G# to the A with the little finger, but your way makes a lot of sense, too. Everyday I learn something new :)
Cheers Fergus, all the best.
Up driven bow... I couldnt get it from any of the books I have but after your demonstration I think the light has just come on! Thanks Paul.
Thank you, sir, for this video. I just discovered your playing a few months ago and I'm thrilled to listen to your stories and your playing. I hope your students appreciate who they have for a teacher. I have played classical violin for 50 years and I agree about the need for "fingers like whips" and the very distinct use of the bow to mark the rhythm, like a drummer almost, the bow has to be strong in both directions. Good health to you.
Thank you.
I don't understand a word you are saying but you say it with such confidence and authority that I assume it's very good information.
So clear and helpful! What a gorgeous sound you have.....Thank you!
As a scottish accordion bronze champion of 2000.perth.i admire paul anderson,i would like to,invent a march called pipe major alex mcarthur, who was my great uncle,.it would be 4 /4march or 6/8.well done you,from top.fan .of paul anderson,.👍👍👍
Thanks Alex.
Perfect echo and ..sound
Thanks Ulo.
thank you.... greeting from bali island🤗
Thanks Rio, all the best.
Great droning technique.
I am a complete amateur and found this fascinating. I would one day like to be able to play in the style of the north east of Scotland.
If I still lived on Deeside I would be chapping on your door for lessons.
Cheers Alastair, keep at it and listen to as many recordings of good NE fiddlers as you can lay hands on. All the best and thanks.
Great tips! We'll have a practice with these tomorrow, thank you. My girls are also missing their fiddle lessons with the coronavirus and so many events and festivals have been cancelled :-(
Aye, strange times; had all my bookings cancelled for a few months. Thanks for the comments though. All the best, Paul.
Hi Fergus, I love your video I feel totally inspired!! I wish to learn, the sound gets tonmy soul! what are are tips for buying and learning? Thank you
Thanks Jo; it's Paul Anderson actually, Fingal Cromar is the UA-cam channel name.
Great stuff! Best demonstration of the up-driven bow I've seen. I'm going to try your 3->4 grace note technique for the unison, because I'm not having a lot of success sliding up with the 4th. Your approach looks easier, as you can keep the hand-frame quite still as you're executing...
While we're on the subject of technique - can you share the story behind that unique right shoulder of yours? I've more than once shown your playing to classical violinists who're interested in learning about Scottish fiddle, and that's always the first thing they comment on!
Thank you. Hard to pin that down really as its been a while since I started learning but the importance of the bow in playing the fiddle was always stressed by both my Scots fiddle teachers (Angus Shaw and Douglas Lawrence) and my school violin tutor whom I received classical lessons from at school (Andy Linklater). Traditional Scottish fiddle playing relies heavily on bow technique to provide its unique character; worth seeing if you can find a clip of Hector MacAndrew on UA-cam. I suppose I've a fairly robust style and use the full extent of the bow at times and my elbow is always fairly high when playing on the bottom strings. The elbow drops as I move across to the e string.
@@fingalcromar95 Thanks for the background! I saw Douglas perform back in the day - a wonderful and refined musician.
Please can you tell me the name of the tune you play a part of about 4:19. its amazing! Thank you for the insights. It's brilliant.
It's Tullochgorum. All the best.
@@fingalcromar95 thank you very much. It has very special harmonics. Scottish music is really rich .
What an accent.
Excellent demonstration- I'd love to see more! But pity the poor Englishman- I didn't pick up a single one of the tune titles you mentioned. What were they?
Laird o' Drumblair and Niel Gow's Lament for his Second Wife - ye sassenach! Ok I'm a sassenach too but i have Scots friends so I'm used to the accent.
he also plays craigellachie brig and marquis of huntly's farewell at some point too