Hi, Here is a link to the lady that got me started playing the fiddle. It uses tablature that is easy to read and an audio tape that plays the song slowly and at normal speed. This way you don't have to learn to read music...yet! Also, by all means like Jeffp above says, link-up with a player that can show you how to hold the bow correctly etc. Later, learn to use your ear to pick-up tunes, this all takes TIME and PRACTICE. If you have the "fiddle fever" like I do you'll be playing in no time! Good luck. Nancy http://www.snowcrest.net/ehorner/audio.htm