Kenny Kosek's videos/DVDs on bluegrass, country, western swing and old-time fiddle are easy, student-friendly beginner lessons.

DVD One: Kenny Kosek shows the proper way to hold the fiddle and bow, and how to tune up and play basic scales. He then moves into slides, open-string drones, bowing patterns, rhythm playing, fills, intros and endings, vibrato and other essential techniques. Songs: Jack of Diamonds • B'ile Them Cabbage Down • Waterbound • Liberty • Bury Me Beneath the Willow.

65-MIN. VIDEO or DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 1

DVD Two: Kenny teaches more advanced fiddle techniques in bluegrass and country-western styles, including a variety of slides, triplets, double-stop harmonies, rhythmic patterns, turnarounds, rolls plus a selection of fancy licks and endings. Songs: Dixon County Blues • Pig in a Pen • Sally Goodin • Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms • Orange Blossom Special.

70-MIN. VIDEO or DVD • INCLUDES MUSIC • LEVEL 1-2

Publisher: Homespun Video
Series: DVD/Instructional/Folk Instrmt
Medium: DVD
Format: 2-DVD Set
Credits: taught by Kenny Kosek
Author(s): Kenny Kosek