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Banjer - Posted - 03/24/2021: 14:08:18
Hej och hallå!
I've been to Sweden a couple of times and I speak the language and now I obviously want to learn the music now that I started playing the fiol. I've always been fascinated by these swedish polskas and always wanted to learn about them and understand what is going on there. Now that I've been playing old-time-fiddle for a few months I think it's time to fiddle around with some traditional swedish folk tunes.
Problem is: I have no Idea where to start. I can't find that many lessons on youtube and I'm not a big fan of sheet music (I can read it but imo it doesn't tell much about the bowing and the feel to this music). I stumbled upon Emelie Waldkens channel on Youtube who gives a good overview about the various styles but she mostly plays the Nyckelharpa and there's not much actual fiddle content on her channel. I really want to get into this style but I haven't find a way yet.
So can anyone help me out? Any recommendations on where to start with this style?
catty - Posted - 04/09/2021: 16:50:45
Emelie also plays fiddle and it seems I've seen several of her fiddle tutorials. The background she provides for the tunes are excellent for familiarizing yourself with the idiom.
I recommend the Schott publication 'Scandinavian Fiddle Tunes' with accompanying CD. I bought it when I first started on hardanger fiddle, but seems most of the tunes are Swedish.
Jimbeaux - Posted - 04/10/2021: 07:54:30
Send me a pm and I can get you in touch with a Swedish fiddler I know
