Fiddle Mastering the Art - Gina Le Faux
Possibly the most comprehensive DVD on the art of traditional fiddle playing!
On this DVD Gina le Faux gives us an insight into the art of Traditional Fiddle playing.
Suitable for players of all standards Gina takes us through the basics of posture before delving in such areas as bow control, articulation and ornamentation and by using well known traditional melodies she explores many of the secrets of improving your fiddle technique.
Suitable for all standards of player this DVD looks into:
- Holding the fiddle and the bow
- Posture
- Phrasing
- Ornamentation
- Rhythm
- Builiding up a tune
Packed with hints, tips and inspiration, you will want to watch this DVD again and again!
Gina Le Faux
Gina Le Faux is recognised as one of the great British fiddle players today. An international performer and teacher, she has toured extensively in Britain, Europe and the USA working with many of the finest players and bands including John Kirkpatrick, Martin Carthy, Martin Simpson and Dick Gaughan and was a member of Hom Bru, Shegui, Red Shift and The Tannahill Weavers. She has released 6 solo albums and appeared on many albums with other artists.
Gina was born and raised in Liverpool and has been playing traditional dance music for most of her life. She was the last pupil of the late James Carmichael of Ballymena, traditional fiddle player and singer, and combines her own flair and skill with a great understanding of the skills of traditional fiddle playing passed down from generations past. Her interest in 18th century dance music and the techniques used led Shirley Collins to describe her as a “Baroque Fiddler”. She is renowned as one of the UK’s leading teachers of traditional fiddle and has run workshops for all of the major teaching organisations in England including Folkworks, Folk South West, Hands OnMusic and The Yorkshire Dales Workshops.
Her clear and concise analysis of technique enables her to bring great poise and style to her playing and she helps bring the best out of her students playing.
Executive Producer Murray Grainger
Sound Jon Loomes www.talkingcat.co.uk
Design and photography Bryan Ledgard www.bryanledgard.com
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