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…
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!
Learn Phil's beautiful guitar arrangement of Welsh Waltz, "Farewell Marian". Also discover tips on arranging tunes for guitar. Audio and tab included!
5 essential left-hand (fingering hand) tips for fiddle players of all styles. Improve intonation, playing speed and accuracy.
Learn how to take your Irish Jig playing to the next level, with advice on bowing and variations - increase speed and bring more energy to your playing.
More essential advice on taking your Irish Jig playing to the next level, with advice on bowing and variations - increase speed and bring more energy to your playing.
Learn how to take your Irish Jig playing to the next level, with advice on bowing and variations - increase speed and bring more energy to your playing.
Find out about "The Thought Expressed", Phil Berthoud's album featuring musical settings of the poetry of his Godfather, John Bradburne.
Take your Ukulele playing to the next level and learn "Flamenculele", the Flamenco inspired piece by Phil Berthoud. Audio and sheet music included!