For inspiration, Bruce draws on historic recordings by pioneering artists such as Tommy Jarrell, Fiddlin' John Carson, Eck Robertson, Uncle Bunch Stevens, and Carter Brothers and Son. As you play along with Bruce, you'll be learning a variety of bowing patterns- from the basic shuffle and sawstroke to more advanced combinations- as well as droning, rhythmic emphasis, phrasing and other subtleties that put drive and beauty in these great old tunes. With his deep understanding of these styles, Bruce effortlessly brings you beyond the basics and into more advanced playing techniques.

Review:

"Not only can Bruce Molsky play the devil out of a fiddle (not to mention a banjo and a guitar), and sing at the same time, he can teach you how to do it, too. On his first video for Homespun Tapes, Molsky guides the intermediate fiddler through six tunes from various parts of the South in one of the best structured instructional videos I've ever seen. The production and filming is excellent, with full body and close-up shots set up so the viewer has a clear view of both hands at all times....The video is an excellent way for intermediate students to master specific tunes that open out into a wealth of regional fiddle styles from the South." - Dirty Linen