How to Play "Drunken Sailor" on the Violin (Beginner Fiddle Tune Tutorial) Lesson 26

Welcome to Lesson 26 of the Violin Method for Beginners course by Dr. Jamie Chimchirian at Poppy Violin Studio! In this lesson, we learn how to play the popular fiddle tune "Drunken Sailor," combining string crossings between the E and A strings, fourth-finger notes, and rhythmic mnemonics ("sunflower" and "poppy"). Jamie is accompanied by Sean McCartney on guitar in the recording at the beginning of the video! This video is part of a complete 49-lesson beginner violin series designed specifically for absolute beginners with no prior music experience. If you want a clear, step-by-step path to build a solid foundation in the core violin basics, be sure to follow along with the full course playlist! TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction to Lesson 26 ("Drunken Sailor" Fiddle Tune) 0:30 - Note Review: E String, A String, & Fourth Finger (Pinky) Notes 1:00 - Step 1: Finger Number Practice (Forearm Finger Training & String Crossings) 2:57 - Step 2: Note Letter Names Practice (Reading Notes on E & A Strings) 4:18 - Step 3: Rhythm Practice & Mnemonics (Sunflower & Poppy Rhythms) 5:26- Step 4: Playing "Drunken Sailor" on the Violin (Slow Practice) 6:38 - Second Play-Through: Applying Piano & Forte Dynamics 7:48 - Conclusion & Preview of Lesson 27 (Section 3 Review & Repertoire Showcase) FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE COMPLETE 49-LESSON COURSE: 🎬 Watch the Full Beginner Course Playlist:    • Learn Violin for Beginners: Complete Step-...   FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE OFFICIAL COMPANION BOOKS: This course is designed to be used hand-in-hand with the official Violin Method for Beginners book series by Dr. Jamie Chimchirian, available on Amazon: • Book 1: https://a.co/d/07db8nyB • Book 2: https://a.co/d/005qXczO SUBSCRIBE TO POPPY VIOLIN STUDIO: Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications:    / @poppyviolinstudio   CONNECT WITH POPPY VIOLIN STUDIO: • Website: www.poppyviolinstudio.com • Facebook & Instagram: @poppyviolinstudio #BeginnerViolin #LearnViolin #ViolinLessons #ViolinTutorial #PoppyViolinStudio #DrunkenSailor #FiddleTune #ViolinSongs