How Great Thou Art
Gospel songs go best in the key someone can easily sing. For How Great Thou Art that key is Bb, in my opinion. This is a good key on violin, too. You can easily use the open strings, except for E. The third note of the scale is D, and that tunes in to the D string, helping your intonation.
If you haven’t played much in the key of Bb, review the scale. Start with the low first finger on the A string. Work your way through the steps of the scale, listening carefully.
You will ned to use your fourth finger for the Eb note on the A string and the Bb note on the E.
Then, start with the second finger in the low position on the G string. From there, you can use the open D and A strings in the scale.
Here is the link for the pdf chart
Another Gospel song for fiddle is the best known of all, Amazing Grace.
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On the music How great thou art on measure 1 the first note has an L above it what is this for ? I’ve lost my book that was purchased from you followed by a slight stroke I’m using my instrument for rehab.
The L means place the finger in the low position, close to the firs finger. Best wishes for happy fiddling and successful rehab.
rehab. with the fiddle is doing great, found a younger teacher that plays classical BUT loves fiddle music and the challenge of teaching a 56 year old olde fart 🙂
hope to see a few new pieces of music and or a new book ?