Course Content
Lessons
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1
Welcome
2
Lesson 1
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Lesson 1 Intro
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Your Bow Arm
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Your Bow Hold
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Holding the Fiddle #1
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Tuning
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Balancing the Fiddle
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Your Left Hand Basics
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Time to Play
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Three Points of Contact
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D Major Scale Ascending
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Practice Pal #1
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Boil the Cabbage
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Boil the Cabbage: Basic
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Boil the Cabbage: A Part
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Boil the Cabbage: B Part
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Boil the Cabbage: Ending & Whole Song
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Liza Jane
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Liza Jane: Kick Off
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Liza Jane: A Part Sections 1 & 2
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Liza Jane: A Part Sections 3 & 4 and Whole Part
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Liza Jane: B Part Sections 1 & 2
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Liza Jane: B Part Sections 3 & 4 and Whole Part
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Liza Jane: Whole Song
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Liza Jane: Shuffle Variation and Ending
- Lesson 1 Intro
- Your Bow Arm
- Your Bow Hold
- Holding the Fiddle #1
- Tuning
- Balancing the Fiddle
- Your Left Hand Basics
- Time to Play
- Three Points of Contact
- D Major Scale Ascending
- Practice Pal #1
- Boil the Cabbage
- Boil the Cabbage: Basic
- Boil the Cabbage: A Part
- Boil the Cabbage: B Part
- Boil the Cabbage: Ending & Whole Song
- Liza Jane
- Liza Jane: Kick Off
- Liza Jane: A Part Sections 1 & 2
- Liza Jane: A Part Sections 3 & 4 and Whole Part
- Liza Jane: B Part Sections 1 & 2
- Liza Jane: B Part Sections 3 & 4 and Whole Part
- Liza Jane: Whole Song
- Liza Jane: Shuffle Variation and Ending
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Lesson 2
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Lesson 2 Intro
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The Wrist
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Common Bow Hold Mistakes
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Bow Division #1
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Bow Division #2
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One Note Jam #1
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Straight Wrist
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D Major Scale Up & Down
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Oh! Susanna
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Oh Susanna: A Part
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Oh Susanna: B Part
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Oh Susanna: Repeat and Ending
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I Don’t Love Nobody
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I Don’t Love Nobody: Sections 1 & 2
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I Don’t Love Nobody: Sections 3 & 4
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I Don’t Love Nobody: Whole Part
- Lesson 2 Intro
- The Wrist
- Common Bow Hold Mistakes
- Bow Division #1
- Bow Division #2
- One Note Jam #1
- Straight Wrist
- D Major Scale Up & Down
- Oh! Susanna
- Oh Susanna: A Part
- Oh Susanna: B Part
- Oh Susanna: Repeat and Ending
- I Don’t Love Nobody
- I Don’t Love Nobody: Sections 1 & 2
- I Don’t Love Nobody: Sections 3 & 4
- I Don’t Love Nobody: Whole Part
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Lesson 3
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Lesson 3 Intro
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How to Sit
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Set the Stage to Play
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Frame of Hand
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Rhythm Introduction
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Rhythm: Fruit Basket Timing
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One Note Jam #2
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Practice Pal #2
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Cotton-Eyed Joe
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Cotton-Eyed Joe: A Part
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Cotton-Eyed Joe: B Part
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Cotton-Eyed Joe: Whole Song
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Goodbye Liza Jane
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Goodbye Liza Jane: A Part - 1
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Goodbye Liza Jane: A Part - 2
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Goodbye Liza Jane: A Part - 3 & 4
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Goodbye Liza Jane: Whole A Part
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Goodbye Liza Jane: B Part - 1
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Goodbye Liza Jane: B Part - 2
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Goodbye Liza Jane: B Part - 3 & 4
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Goodbye Liza Jane: Whole B Part
- Lesson 3 Intro
- How to Sit
- Set the Stage to Play
- Frame of Hand
- Rhythm Introduction
- Rhythm: Fruit Basket Timing
- One Note Jam #2
- Practice Pal #2
- Cotton-Eyed Joe
- Cotton-Eyed Joe: A Part
- Cotton-Eyed Joe: B Part
- Cotton-Eyed Joe: Whole Song
- Goodbye Liza Jane
- Goodbye Liza Jane: A Part - 1
- Goodbye Liza Jane: A Part - 2
- Goodbye Liza Jane: A Part - 3 & 4
- Goodbye Liza Jane: Whole A Part
- Goodbye Liza Jane: B Part - 1
- Goodbye Liza Jane: B Part - 2
- Goodbye Liza Jane: B Part - 3 & 4
- Goodbye Liza Jane: Whole B Part
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Lesson 4
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Lesson 4 Intro
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Fingering: The Low 2
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Low 2 Practice
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G Major Scale: Low 2s
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What is a Slur?
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How to Practice Slurs
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G Major Scale: Slurs
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G Major Scale Waltz Practice
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The Girl I Left Behind Me
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: A Part - Section 1 (No Slurs)
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: A Part - Sections 2 & 3 (No Slurs)
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: A Part - Section 4 (No Slurs)
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: Whole A Part (No Slurs)
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: B Part - Section 1 (No Slurs)
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: B Part - Section 2
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: Whole B Part (No Slurs)
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: A Part (With Slurs)
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The Girl I Left Behind Me: B Part (With Slurs)
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Peek-A-Boo Waltz
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Peek-A-Boo Waltz: A Part
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Peek-A-Boo Waltz: B Part
- Lesson 4 Intro
- Fingering: The Low 2
- Low 2 Practice
- G Major Scale: Low 2s
- What is a Slur?
- How to Practice Slurs
- G Major Scale: Slurs
- G Major Scale Waltz Practice
- The Girl I Left Behind Me
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: A Part - Section 1 (No Slurs)
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: A Part - Sections 2 & 3 (No Slurs)
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: A Part - Section 4 (No Slurs)
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: Whole A Part (No Slurs)
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: B Part - Section 1 (No Slurs)
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: B Part - Section 2
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: Whole B Part (No Slurs)
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: A Part (With Slurs)
- The Girl I Left Behind Me: B Part (With Slurs)
- Peek-A-Boo Waltz
- Peek-A-Boo Waltz: A Part
- Peek-A-Boo Waltz: B Part
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Lesson 5
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Lesson 5 Intro
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Fingering: High 3s
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The Octave
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Origins of Texas Style Fiddle
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Tricks for Memorizing Tunes
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Effective Practice Techniques
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How to Practice in a Mirror
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Practice Pal #3
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Arkansas Traveler
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Arkansas Traveler: A Part – Section 1
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Arkansas Traveler: A Part - Section 2
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Arkansas Traveler: A Part - Sections 1, 2 & 3
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Arkansas Traveler: Whole A Part
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Arkansas Traveler: B Part – Section 1
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Arkansas Traveler: B Part - Section 2
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Arkansas Traveler: Whole B Part
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Arkansas Traveler: Whole Song
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Arkansas Traveler Variation: A Part – Section 1
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Arkansas Traveler Variation: A Part - Section 2
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Arkansas Traveler Variation: A Part Wind-Up
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Arkansas Traveler Variation: B Part – Section 1
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Arkansas Traveler Variation: B Part - Section 2
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Arkansas Traveler Variation: Whole B Part
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Arkansas Traveler Variation: Whole Song
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Red River Valley
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Red River Valley: Section 1
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Red River Valley: Section 2 & Whole Part
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Red River Valley: High Part
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Red River Valley: High Part & Ending
- Lesson 5 Intro
- Fingering: High 3s
- The Octave
- Origins of Texas Style Fiddle
- Tricks for Memorizing Tunes
- Effective Practice Techniques
- How to Practice in a Mirror
- Practice Pal #3
- Arkansas Traveler
- Arkansas Traveler: A Part – Section 1
- Arkansas Traveler: A Part - Section 2
- Arkansas Traveler: A Part - Sections 1, 2 & 3
- Arkansas Traveler: Whole A Part
- Arkansas Traveler: B Part – Section 1
- Arkansas Traveler: B Part - Section 2
- Arkansas Traveler: Whole B Part
- Arkansas Traveler: Whole Song
- Arkansas Traveler Variation: A Part – Section 1
- Arkansas Traveler Variation: A Part - Section 2
- Arkansas Traveler Variation: A Part Wind-Up
- Arkansas Traveler Variation: B Part – Section 1
- Arkansas Traveler Variation: B Part - Section 2
- Arkansas Traveler Variation: Whole B Part
- Arkansas Traveler Variation: Whole Song
- Red River Valley
- Red River Valley: Section 1
- Red River Valley: Section 2 & Whole Part
- Red River Valley: High Part
- Red River Valley: High Part & Ending
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Lesson 6
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Lesson 6 Intro
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Bowing: Open the Front Door
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One Note Jam #3: Open the Front Door
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Even Bow Weight
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4-3-2-1s - Good Tone
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Straight Bows
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Bow Length Application: 8th of January
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Chords & Double Stops
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Eighth of January
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Eighth of January: A Part - Section 1
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Eighth Of January: A Part - Section 2 & Whole Part
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Eighth of January: B Part - Section 1
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Eighth of January: B Part - Section 2 & Whole Part
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Tennessee Waltz
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Tennessee Waltz: A Part - Section 1
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Tennessee Waltz: A Part - Section 2
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Tennessee Waltz: A Part - Section 3
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Tennessee Waltz: A Part - Section 4
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Tennessee Waltz: B Part - Section 1
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Tennessee Waltz: B Part - Section 2
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Tennessee Waltz: B Part - Sections 3 & 4 and Ending
- Lesson 6 Intro
- Bowing: Open the Front Door
- One Note Jam #3: Open the Front Door
- Even Bow Weight
- 4-3-2-1s - Good Tone
- Straight Bows
- Bow Length Application: 8th of January
- Chords & Double Stops
- Eighth of January
- Eighth of January: A Part - Section 1
- Eighth Of January: A Part - Section 2 & Whole Part
- Eighth of January: B Part - Section 1
- Eighth of January: B Part - Section 2 & Whole Part
- Tennessee Waltz
- Tennessee Waltz: A Part - Section 1
- Tennessee Waltz: A Part - Section 2
- Tennessee Waltz: A Part - Section 3
- Tennessee Waltz: A Part - Section 4
- Tennessee Waltz: B Part - Section 1
- Tennessee Waltz: B Part - Section 2
- Tennessee Waltz: B Part - Sections 3 & 4 and Ending
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Lesson 7
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Lesson 7 Intro
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What is Intonation?
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How to Practice Good Intonation
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Intonation Practice: Drones with 1st and 3rd Fingers
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Left Hand Timing
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The 4th Finger
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Finger Exercises: 1 & 2 4th Finger
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Practice Pal #4
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Redwing
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Redwing: A Part - Section 1
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Redwing: A Part - Section 2
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Redwing: A Part - Sections 1, 2, & 3
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Redwing: A Part - Section 4 and Whole Part
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Redwing: B Part - Section 1
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Redwing: B Part - Sections 1 & 2
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Redwing: Whole B Part
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Redwing: Ending
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Bonaparte’s Retreat
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Bonaparte’s Retreat: A Part - 1
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Bonaparte’s Retreat: A Part - 1 & 2
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Bonaparte’s Retreat: Whole A Part
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Bonaparte’s Retreat: B Part - 1-4
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Bonaparte’s Retreat: Ending
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Bonaparte’s Retreat: Practice
- Lesson 7 Intro
- What is Intonation?
- How to Practice Good Intonation
- Intonation Practice: Drones with 1st and 3rd Fingers
- Left Hand Timing
- The 4th Finger
- Finger Exercises: 1 & 2 4th Finger
- Practice Pal #4
- Redwing
- Redwing: A Part - Section 1
- Redwing: A Part - Section 2
- Redwing: A Part - Sections 1, 2, & 3
- Redwing: A Part - Section 4 and Whole Part
- Redwing: B Part - Section 1
- Redwing: B Part - Sections 1 & 2
- Redwing: Whole B Part
- Redwing: Ending
- Bonaparte’s Retreat
- Bonaparte’s Retreat: A Part - 1
- Bonaparte’s Retreat: A Part - 1 & 2
- Bonaparte’s Retreat: Whole A Part
- Bonaparte’s Retreat: B Part - 1-4
- Bonaparte’s Retreat: Ending
- Bonaparte’s Retreat: Practice
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Lesson 8
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Lesson 8 Intro
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Corrina, Corrina Prep
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How to Sound Like A Fiddler
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Intro to Swing Bowing
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Singing the Tune
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Keeping Time
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Recovering From Mistakes
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Down Bow Positive
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Soldier's Joy
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Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 1 (Single Bows)
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Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 2 (Single Bows)
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Soldier's Joy: A Part -Section 3 (Single Bows)
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Soldier's Joy: Whole A Part (Single Bows)
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Soldier's Joy: B Part - Section 1 (Single Bows)
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Soldier's Joy: B Part - Section 2 (Single Bows)
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Soldier's Joy: B Part - Wind Up & Whole Part (Single Bows)
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Soldier's Joy: Whole Song (Single Bows)
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Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 1 (slurs)
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Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 2 (slurs)
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Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 4 and Whole Part (slurs)
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Soldier's Joy: B Part - Section 1 (slurs)
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Soldier's Joy: B Part - Section 2 (slurs)
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Soldier's Joy: Whole B Part and Alternate Wind-Up (slurs)
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Corrina, Corrina
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Corrina, Corrina: Section 1
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Corrina, Corrina: Sections 1 & 2
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Corrina, Corrina: Section 4 & Whole Part
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Corrina, Corrina: Ending
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Corrina, Corrina: Ending Practice
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Corrina, Corrina: Practice
- Lesson 8 Intro
- Corrina, Corrina Prep
- How to Sound Like A Fiddler
- Intro to Swing Bowing
- Singing the Tune
- Keeping Time
- Recovering From Mistakes
- Down Bow Positive
- Soldier's Joy
- Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 1 (Single Bows)
- Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 2 (Single Bows)
- Soldier's Joy: A Part -Section 3 (Single Bows)
- Soldier's Joy: Whole A Part (Single Bows)
- Soldier's Joy: B Part - Section 1 (Single Bows)
- Soldier's Joy: B Part - Section 2 (Single Bows)
- Soldier's Joy: B Part - Wind Up & Whole Part (Single Bows)
- Soldier's Joy: Whole Song (Single Bows)
- Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 1 (slurs)
- Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 2 (slurs)
- Soldier's Joy: A Part - Section 4 and Whole Part (slurs)
- Soldier's Joy: B Part - Section 1 (slurs)
- Soldier's Joy: B Part - Section 2 (slurs)
- Soldier's Joy: Whole B Part and Alternate Wind-Up (slurs)
- Corrina, Corrina
- Corrina, Corrina: Section 1
- Corrina, Corrina: Sections 1 & 2
- Corrina, Corrina: Section 4 & Whole Part
- Corrina, Corrina: Ending
- Corrina, Corrina: Ending Practice
- Corrina, Corrina: Practice
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Lesson 9
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Lesson 9 Intro
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Bow Hair Angle
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Sounding Point
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Bow Speed
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Bow Length
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Bow Weight
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Bow Angle
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Practice Pal #5
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Marie
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Marie: Introduction
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Marie: Section 1
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Marie: Sections 1 & 2
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Marie: Sections 1, 2, & 3
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Marie: Middle Section
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Marie: Section 4
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Marie: Ending Practice
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Marie: Practice
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Golden Slippers
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Warm-Up: Golden Slippers Kick
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Golden Slippers: A Part - Section 1
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Golden Slippers: A Part - Sections 1, 2, & 3
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Golden Slippers: A Part - Section 2
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Golden Slippers: A Part - Section 4 & Whole Part
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Golden Slippers: B Part - Section 1
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Golden Slippers: B Part - Section 2
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Golden Slippers: Whole B Part Practice
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Golden Slippers: Practice
- Lesson 9 Intro
- Bow Hair Angle
- Sounding Point
- Bow Speed
- Bow Length
- Bow Weight
- Bow Angle
- Practice Pal #5
- Marie
- Marie: Introduction
- Marie: Section 1
- Marie: Sections 1 & 2
- Marie: Sections 1, 2, & 3
- Marie: Middle Section
- Marie: Section 4
- Marie: Ending Practice
- Marie: Practice
- Golden Slippers
- Warm-Up: Golden Slippers Kick
- Golden Slippers: A Part - Section 1
- Golden Slippers: A Part - Sections 1, 2, & 3
- Golden Slippers: A Part - Section 2
- Golden Slippers: A Part - Section 4 & Whole Part
- Golden Slippers: B Part - Section 1
- Golden Slippers: B Part - Section 2
- Golden Slippers: Whole B Part Practice
- Golden Slippers: Practice
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Lesson 10
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Lesson 10 Intro
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Maintaining Focus
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Relaxed Muscles
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D Major Scale with Thumb Taps
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Relaxed Wrist: Forehead Bumps
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Right Hand Pinky
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Frame of Hand: Finger Taps
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Frame of Hand: Liberty
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Liberty
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Liberty: A Part - Section 1
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Liberty: A Part - Section 2
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Liberty: A Part - Sections 1, 2, & 3
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Liberty: A Part - Section 4
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Liberty: Whole A Part
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Liberty: B Part - Section 1
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Liberty: B Part - Section 2
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Liberty: Whole B Part
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Tears on My Pillow
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Tears on My Pillow: Section 1
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Tears on My Pillow: Section 2
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Tears on My Pillow: Section 3
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Tears on My Pillow: Section 4
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Tears on My Pillow: Section 4 Variation & Ending
- Lesson 10 Intro
- Maintaining Focus
- Relaxed Muscles
- D Major Scale with Thumb Taps
- Relaxed Wrist: Forehead Bumps
- Right Hand Pinky
- Frame of Hand: Finger Taps
- Frame of Hand: Liberty
- Liberty
- Liberty: A Part - Section 1
- Liberty: A Part - Section 2
- Liberty: A Part - Sections 1, 2, & 3
- Liberty: A Part - Section 4
- Liberty: Whole A Part
- Liberty: B Part - Section 1
- Liberty: B Part - Section 2
- Liberty: Whole B Part
- Tears on My Pillow
- Tears on My Pillow: Section 1
- Tears on My Pillow: Section 2
- Tears on My Pillow: Section 3
- Tears on My Pillow: Section 4
- Tears on My Pillow: Section 4 Variation & Ending
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Lesson 11
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Lesson 11 Intro
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Sharps, Flats, and Naturals
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Notes as Numbers
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Blues Notes
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The Upbeat
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One Note Jam: Swing
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1-4-5 Chords
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Right Elbow Height
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Wind That Shakes the Barley
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Wind That Shakes the Barley: A Part - Sections 1 & 2
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Wind That Shakes the Barley: A Part - Sections 1 & 2 Repeat
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Wind That Shakes the Barley: Whole A Part Practice
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Wind That Shakes the Barley: B Part - Sections 1 & 2
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Wind That Shakes the Barley: B Part – Section 3 & 4 and Ending
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Wind That Shakes the Barley: Variation
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East Texas Drag
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East Texas Drag: A Part - Section 1
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East Texas Drag: A Part - Section 2
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East Texas Drag: A Part - Section 3
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East Texas Drag: A Part - Section 4
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East Texas Drag: A Part - Second Ending
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East Texas Drag: B Part - Sections 1 & 2
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East Texas Drag: B Part - Sections 3 & 4
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East Texas Drag: Whole B Part Practice
- Lesson 11 Intro
- Sharps, Flats, and Naturals
- Notes as Numbers
- Blues Notes
- The Upbeat
- One Note Jam: Swing
- 1-4-5 Chords
- Right Elbow Height
- Wind That Shakes the Barley
- Wind That Shakes the Barley: A Part - Sections 1 & 2
- Wind That Shakes the Barley: A Part - Sections 1 & 2 Repeat
- Wind That Shakes the Barley: Whole A Part Practice
- Wind That Shakes the Barley: B Part - Sections 1 & 2
- Wind That Shakes the Barley: B Part – Section 3 & 4 and Ending
- Wind That Shakes the Barley: Variation
- East Texas Drag
- East Texas Drag: A Part - Section 1
- East Texas Drag: A Part - Section 2
- East Texas Drag: A Part - Section 3
- East Texas Drag: A Part - Section 4
- East Texas Drag: A Part - Second Ending
- East Texas Drag: B Part - Sections 1 & 2
- East Texas Drag: B Part - Sections 3 & 4
- East Texas Drag: Whole B Part Practice
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Lesson 12
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Lesson 12 Intro
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The Texas Fiddle Repertoire
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Fiddle Contests
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Your First Fiddle Contest
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Jam Sessions
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Practice Circle
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What's Next?
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Practice Pal #6
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Old Joe Clark
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Old Joe Clark: A Part - Section 1
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Old Joe Clark: A Part - Section 2
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Old Joe Clark: A Part - Section 3
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Old Joe Clark: A Part - Sections 3 & 4
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Old Joe Clark: B Part - Section 1
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Old Joe Clark: B Part - Section 2
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Old Joe Clark: B Part - Sections 3 & 4
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Old Joe Clark: Whole B Part Practice
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Pig Ankle Rag
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Pig Ankle Rag: A Part - Section 1
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Pig Ankle Rag: A Part - Section 2
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Pig Ankle Rag: A Part - Section 3
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Pig Ankle Rag: Whole A Part Practice
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Pig Ankle Rag: B Part - Section 1
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Pig Ankle Rag: B Part - Section 2
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Pig Ankle Rag: Whole B Part Practice
- Lesson 12 Intro
- The Texas Fiddle Repertoire
- Fiddle Contests
- Your First Fiddle Contest
- Jam Sessions
- Practice Circle
- What's Next?
- Practice Pal #6
- Old Joe Clark
- Old Joe Clark: A Part - Section 1
- Old Joe Clark: A Part - Section 2
- Old Joe Clark: A Part - Section 3
- Old Joe Clark: A Part - Sections 3 & 4
- Old Joe Clark: B Part - Section 1
- Old Joe Clark: B Part - Section 2
- Old Joe Clark: B Part - Sections 3 & 4
- Old Joe Clark: Whole B Part Practice
- Pig Ankle Rag
- Pig Ankle Rag: A Part - Section 1
- Pig Ankle Rag: A Part - Section 2
- Pig Ankle Rag: A Part - Section 3
- Pig Ankle Rag: Whole A Part Practice
- Pig Ankle Rag: B Part - Section 1
- Pig Ankle Rag: B Part - Section 2
- Pig Ankle Rag: Whole B Part Practice