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Re: Good source of Cajun fiddle music

Forgot about those dvds. Here is a comprehensive list of excellent cajun fiddlers that have instructional DVDs

Hadley Castille (never viewed this one)

Mitch Reed (highly recommend these)

Michael Doucet (highly recommended) He also has an audio only version with sheet music I think, if you can still find it. We have it here in the library in Baton Rouge. The two are separate. They have two completely different lists of songs. Both are excellent learning tools.

Tina Pilione (Highly recommended) p.s. I really like this one because she shows you how to play the songs in multiple keys. E.g. If a song is in D she also shows how to play in C (one step down) on tuned up fiddle. I thought this was really cool.

Al Berard (never viewed)

Dejalma Garnier (Recommended for creole) Mel Bay production but still a good video

and if you go to my youtube favorites page there are a **** load of instructional videos that I have favorited that others have graciously uploaded from various cajun fiddle camps across the country. Including videos from two of my favorite fiddlers Joel Savoy and Kevin Wimmer.

username is TCadien

Best of luck. if you have any questions about fiddling or are interested in some free skype help shoot me an e-mail. It was given to me freely and I am glad to return the favor.

also check this link out

http://www.fiddlehangout.com/group/cajunfiddlers

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