--- product_id: 23198032 title: "A Fiddler's Guide to Waltzes, Airs and Haunting Melodies" brand: "homespun" price: "VT296" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 11 category: "DVD" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/23198032-a-fiddlers-guide-to-waltzes-airs-and-haunting-melodies store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # A Fiddler's Guide to Waltzes, Airs and Haunting Melodies **Brand:** homespun **Price:** VT296 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Fiddler's Guide to Waltzes, Airs and Haunting Melodies by homespun - **How much does it cost?** VT296 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/23198032-a-fiddlers-guide-to-waltzes-airs-and-haunting-melodies) ## Best For - homespun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted homespun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Fiddlers of all levels will learn how to turn tunes into distinctive compositions with ornaments, slides, and grace notes. ## Images ![A Fiddler's Guide to Waltzes, Airs and Haunting Melodies - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D9DXOcotL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful teacher; lovely music *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2014* Jay Ungar is the Mr. Rogers of instructional fiddle DVD, and I mean that as a compliment. So reassuring, simple, and clear; unassuming, patient, a good teacher of what's important, respectful and kind to his accompanist on the guitar. I liked the clear description of pulse, tone, and expression. He described how to create doublestops in 6ths (inverted 3rds), and to practice by playing scales in 6ths, in a way that translated theory to actual physical keyboard layout and finger placement that made sense and dissipated the despair I had been feeling about ever understanding chord progressions on the fiddle. The video focuses helpfully on what he is actually doing on the fingerboard and with the bow, in ways that made it possible to see and mimic. The DVD is organized in a way that makes sense - song by song, and breaking down each song in a way that makes it easy to stop the DVD, practice what he just showed, and move on to learn the next component. Not every teacher understands what it is that a beginner/intermediate needs to see and learn in order to do what the teacher is showing, or the progression of building skill on skill until you can do the whole thing - but Mr. Ungar seems to. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Really Useful Fiddling Tutorial *by P***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2014* Jay Ungar is a brilliant fiddler, and adds a lot of ornaments to his playing that make his style very distinctive. This teaching DVD allows you to see how he adds those extras to his fiddling, and he is a very good teacher. He goes slowly, breaking songs down into small pieces, and gives explanations about the best ways to play a song. This DVD might be somewhat difficult for new beginners, but players who have some knowledge of scales and rhythm will be able to follow it. No music reading is required, Ungar teaches by ear. I really like this DVD because you can play along, pause and then hear someone play it back to you, as well as getting instruction. If you're interested in fiddle ballads or the slower, more expressive side of fiddle, this is an excellent resource. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth every penny!!!! *by J***U on Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013* This is a wonderful DVD and absolutely would recommend it to anyone who not only wants to learn some nice fiddle tunes, but to also just watch a master at work. Jay Unger, accompanied by his wife, Molly Mason, demonstrate some beautiful waltzes in a very laid back manner. You feel you are sitting in their living room for a personal jam. Jay Unger is incredibly talented, and I like that he spends some time discussing the subtleties of emotion when playing certain songs. I.e. The Tennessee Waltz is really sad and think about the words while you're playing. You will NOT be disappointed with this instructional DVD. I am a beginner fiddler and was able to start learning the waltzes by simply watching Jay play note by note. I learn by ear so for me this was great, but for those who only read music, he tells you each note he's playing and there are great closeups of his fingering technique. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/23198032-a-fiddlers-guide-to-waltzes-airs-and-haunting-melodies](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/23198032-a-fiddlers-guide-to-waltzes-airs-and-haunting-melodies) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*