Roland White

Hi Delma, Roland Forum moderator here to let you know that Casey will reply to your question directly. In regards to bowing and what is the correct way I can say that every fiddler will have a way of bowing their tunes different than others. But what you want in your bowing is to have strong rhythm. One way to achieve this is to use a down bow on…[Read more]

Hi Bill, This is really a great tune with the key change to Bb. Casey plays Waltz’s beautifully and I agree with you a very lovely tune.

Its going to be fun watching him develop over the years. Loaded with talent.

Hi Nikpla, Thanks for your post and we are glad you like the site. I will pass on to Casey your tune suggestions for him when he returns to the studio. Thanks again for your input.
Roland White Forum Moderator

Hi Valerie, Thanks for voicing your concern and I’m glad that it is resolved. We want you to have a good experience here on Fiddlevideo and appreciate your subscription. I love to hear when someone makes a commitment to improving in music and I believe this site will help you do that. Thanks for your post. Roland Forum Moderator

Hi Jessica, Saw your name there and just have to ask if your the same Jessica that attended West Cascade Fiddle Camp in Westfir. Either way glad you like this site, thanks for your input.

Hi Casey, Wow, what a sweet arrangement, classic quality Bluegrass voice, and who would not like Stuart Duncan’s Sweet Fiddling that seems so easy and effortless. Sometimes I remind myself to try for economy of motion on the fiddle to get that clean sweet sound.

Hi Brian, I’ll pass along your Tune suggestion to Casey for future studio recordings. That is a really cool tune by the way. There are some fine folks playing it on youtube, if you search for “Catharsis fiddle” and you can start checking it out. Thanks for the suggestion.
From Roland Forum Moderator.

Hi David, Forum moderator here responding to your good question. In general ornaments are the choice of the player as to what type of ornament to use or when to use it. In Trad music it really depends on who you’re listening to. Many players favor one type of ornament over another and will use that most often. Some times the type of ornament…[Read more]

Hi Debora, Thanks for the request. I will pass it along to Casey and I’m sure he will chime in about when he will be adding new lessons. Thanks for posting on the forum.

Hi Brian, Thanks for posting on the Forum we appreciate your input. I agree with you 100% the instruction is awesome and Casey’s playing is very inspiring. Check back in for his answer to your question about Shady Grove. best wishes, Roland, Forum Moderator

Hi Fred, Forum Moderator here. I can’t answer your question for Casey but I’m sure he will be checking in soon and be able to give you an answer. If it helps when I hit a rough spot I might record what I’m trying to learn and then download it into a slow downer or media player to help me hear it at a slower speed. Even if I still don’t get it…[Read more]

Hi Rene, Thanks for the questions on bowing exercises. I think if you follow up on Casey’s suggestions you will see and feel a difference. The only thing I would add is to try to add the bowing skills at the beginning of your practice sessions. I use about 25% of my practice time to warm up with bow, scale and intonation exercises before I…[Read more]

Hi Fred, Roland White Forum Moderator here. I will let Casey answer your question for following his bowing as I’m sure he will chime in. But I will say that bowing can be interpreted many different ways. A good general rule for fiddling is to try to use a down bow on the down beat. Down beat is on beats 1 & 3 of a 4 beat tune so if you start…[Read more]

Hi Tim, Roland White Forum moderator here. I can’t tell all the mic techniques that Casey and Hanneke use. I can say that I know Casey uses a combination of professional equipment to get his Studio Quality sound. Once he sees your post he will certainly chime in and he knows what Hanneke uses as well. Unless you plan on doing a lot of shows I…[Read more]

Keep Smiling Casey and Hanneke as a smile brings a smile and conveys more than words can ever say.

Hi Pattie, Thanks so much for checking back in and letting us hear about your good results. Makes me happy to hear your playing without any neck shoulder or arm stress and your fiddle is resonating better too. Thanks for your positive comments for FiddleVideo, I agree with you 100%. You will be hearing your own improvement very soon if not already…[Read more]

Thanks Peter, Those are also two of my favorite tunes. I love the driving reel and the happiness of the jig. Two Great Tunes. Thanks for Posting. And Happy St Patrick’s Day!