It's not the notes, it's the bowing. Get someone you admire to show you the elements of a good shuffle rhythm, and stuff like that. There are all sorts of good bowing styles, there's not just one right way, but you need some background knowledge to pick something that really works. What might take you ages to work out by listening and trial and error can be shown to you in half an hour by the right person.
   Good luck, you're in for a lot of fun. Your nearest and dearest, on the other hand, are in for hell for quite a while.