Music Articles
Here’s where you’ll find a variety of articles on music
From fiddle bowing to movable guitar chords;
from mandolin tips to ukulele arrangements
plus loads more…
Drop D tuning is a really popular alternative tuning for guitarists of many styles. Learn some great easy-to-understand tips and discover some new sounds.
Collier's Reel is a great trad Irish tune. Learn some of the secrets of reel playing here with great tips on bowing and variations.
Collier's Reel is a great trad Irish tune. If you're a fiddler, this essential article will break the tune down with invaluable tips on bowing and variations.
Ever wondered what's going on with tunes in 7/8? Trouble finding the beat? Read this article to understand this great time signature.
5 great tips for mandolin players of all styles, covering playing speed, position changing, finger pressure and more.
Hear a track from Phil Berthoud's folk album "In the Footsteps of the Vagabond", inspired by his Godfather, John Bradburne.
Essential tips for fiddle players on double-stopping. A common, but often overlooked, technique used widely by great fiddle players everywhere.
Great advice on bringing Irish Polkas to life for fiddle players. Featuring bowing, dynamics and variations. Take your fiddle playing to the next level.
Great advice on bringing Irish Polkas to life for fiddle players. Featuring bowing, dynamics and variations. Take your fiddle playing to the next level.
Great advice on bringing Irish Hornpipes to life for fiddle players. Featuring bowing and variations. Take your fiddle playing to the next level.
Great advice on bringing Irish Hornpipes to life for fiddle players. Featuring bowing and variations. Take your fiddle playing to the next level.
Learn Phil's sunny guitar arrangement of Papua New Guinean tune "Sila Hoa Bada". Also discover tips on the process of arranging tunes. Audio and tab included!