🎻 Play by Ear Scottish Fiddle Workshop (Austin)
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## 🎻 Play by Ear Scottish Fiddle Workshop (Austin)
This Sunday | Blackerby Violin Shop
During the Space Race, the United States developed a pen that could write upside down in space…
✏️ The Russians used a pencil.
It’s a great reminder that sometimes the simplest approach is the most effective.
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### 🎶 About this workshop
This session focuses on learning Scottish fiddle by ear—a natural, engaging way to learn music without relying on sheet music.
We’ll explore:
- Learning tunes by listening
- Understanding rhythm and phrasing (that Scottish “lift”)
- Building confidence to pick up tunes more quickly
- Letting go of overthinking and enjoying the music
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### 👥 Who is this for?
- Violinists curious about playing by ear
- Irish / old-time players exploring Scottish style
- Classical players looking for a more intuitive approach
- Adult learners and returning players
All levels welcome (you should be comfortable holding the instrument and playing a few notes).
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### 📍 Details
Location: Blackerby Violin Shop, Austin
Date: Sunday
Time: Afternoon session
👉 Limited spots available
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### 🎻 A final thought
Reading music and playing by ear are both valuable skills.
This workshop is about reconnecting with the “pencil approach”—simple, direct, and musical.
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👉 Reserve your spot here:
https://celticfiddleguru.com/scottish-fiddle-workshop-austin-tx