Third position can feel tricky, especially when it comes to playing in tune. In this lesson, Jason and FiddleHed student Marg explore a simple method: using drones to train your ear and tune each note step-by-step.



This is the strategy I teach to absolute beginners.

But it can help you at each step of your journey, whenever you learn new notes or shift up the neck.


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Further Learning

Drone tuning the notes on the D string

Shifting Up The Neck Workshop


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