Here is my sample lesson. The tune is called put me in the box and it's an A major reel. The files are posted below, here is what you will find in each one.

1. Lesson One - A document containing the information about the tune, how to play it, etc.

2. Chord Chart - The basic chords to the tune for anyone wanting to  accompany on guitar, piano or any other instrument

3. Notation - The standard notation for tune. includes 2 ways to play it.

4. Slow - The tune played slowly one time through. The file was too large to repeat the tune. I would repeat it on a CD lesson

5. Medium - A couple of times through at medium speed.

6. Fast - I think you get the picture.

7. Cuts - This is a variation of the tune. More like the way it is played in Cape Breton.

8. Fid/Guit - I included a track of the fiddle and the guitar together.

9. Guitar - This track is just the guitar for you to try to play along after you've got the tune down
The Lesson Files

1. Lesson One

2. Chord Chart

3. Notation

4. Slow

5. Medium

6. Fast

7. Cuts

8. Fid/Guit

9. Guitar
I teach fiddle lessons all winter here on Prince Edward Island. I have often thought about making CD's with fiddle lessons on them. Let me explain...

I would record a tune, at say 3 different speeds, very slow, medium and regular speed. I would give tips and tricks for playing the tune. Record and talk about specific grace notes or ornamentations, put this all on a CD, and include the sheet music as well as bowing and other specific notes on the tune.

I have a sample lesson posted here on this page. If you are interested in purchasing a lesson for another tune, please contact me. The price will be $20 Canadian per lesson. Each lesson will include the info you see in the sample lesson and I will answer, by email, any additional questions you might have.

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