DVD - John Showman Teaches Fiddle Shuffle and Groove

Fiddle players, learn how to put more tone and groove into your playing by going beyond one-note-per-bow bowing. John starts with a detailed review of relaxed bowing technique, then shows how to add varied bowing moves like shuffling, syncopation, double stops and free-form bowing. He goes in-depth on just three tunes: "Ragtime Annie," "Bill Cheatham," and an original, "Pumpkin Patch." There are two versions of each tune: a simple one demonstrating a new technique, then a more advanced all-in "performance version" putting all of the concepts together. You can adapt these ideas for other tunes and songs as well. Includes booklet with all of the material presented. 75 min.