Lesson 12 Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 12: Jams & Contests Practice BuddiesListenOld Joe ClarkPig Ankle RagPlay AlongNotes Lesson 12 Intro The Texas Fiddle Repertoire Fiddle Contests Your First Fiddle Contest Jam Sessions Practice Circle Practice Pal #6 Old Joe Clark Pig Ankle Rag Old Joe Clark: A Part – Section 1 Old Joe Clark: A Part – Section 2 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: 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 Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 11 Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 11: Music Theory Practice BuddiesListenWind that…East Texas…Play AlongNotes 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 East Texas Drag 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: 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 Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 10 Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 10: Relax and Focus Practice BuddiesListenLibertyTears on My PillowPlay AlongNotes 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 Tears on My Pillow 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: 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 Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 9 Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 9: The Bow Arm Practice BuddiesListenMarieGolden SlippersPlay AlongNotes Lesson 9 Intro Bow Hair Angle Sounding Point Bow Speed Bow Length Bow Weight Bow Angle Practice Pal #5 Marie Golden Slippers Marie: Introduction Marie: Section 1 Marie: Sections 1 & 2 Marie: Middle Section Marie: Sections 1, 2, & 3 Marie: Section 4 Marie: Ending Practice Marie: Practice Warm-Up: Golden Slippers Kick Golden Slippers: A Part – Section 1 Golden Slippers: A Part – Section 2 Golden Slippers: A Part – Sections 1, 2, & 3 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 Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 8 Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 8: Musicianship Practice BuddiesListenSoldier's JoyCorrina, CorrinaPlay AlongNotes 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 Corrina, Corrina 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: Section 1 Corrina, Corrina: Sections 1 & 2 Corrina, Corrina: Section 4 & Whole Part Corrina, Corrina: Ending Corrina, Corrina: Ending Practice Corrina, Corrina: Practice Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 7 Apr 2, 2017 | Uncategorized Lessson 7: Intonation Practice BuddiesListenRedwingBonaparte's RetreatPlay AlongNotes 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 Bonaparte’s Retreat 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: 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 Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 6 Apr 1, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 6: Tone Practice BuddiesListenEighth of Jan…Tennessee…Play AlongNotes 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 Tennessee Waltz 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: 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 Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 5 Apr 1, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 5: Fiddle Tune Variations Practice BuddiesListenArkansas…Red River…Play AlongNotes 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 Red River Valley 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: Section 1 Red River Valley: Section 2 & Whole Part Red River Valley: High Part Red River Valley: High Part & Ending Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 4 Mar 31, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 4: Low 2 & Slurs Practice BuddiesListenThe Girl I Left…Peek-A-Boo WaltzPlay AlongNotes 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 Peek-A-Boo Waltz 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: A Part Peek-A-Boo Waltz: B Part Half Speed3/4 SpeedFull Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 3 Mar 31, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 3: Intro to Rhythm Practice BuddiesListenCotton Eyed JoeGoodbye Liza JanePlay AlongNotes 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 Goodbye Liza Jane Cotton-Eyed Joe: A Part Cotton-Eyed Joe: B Part Cotton-Eyed Joe: Whole Song 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 Half Speed3/4 SpeedFull Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 2 Mar 29, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 2: Bow Division & Scales Practice BuddiesListenOh! SusannaI Don't Love NobodyPlay AlongNotes 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 I Don’t Love Nobody Oh Susanna: A Part Oh Susanna: B Part Oh Susanna: Repeat and Ending I Don’t Love Nobody: Sections 1 & 2 I Don’t Love Nobody: Sections 3 & 4 I Don’t Love Nobody: Whole Part Half Speed 3/4 Speed Full Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers.
Lesson 1 Mar 13, 2017 | Uncategorized Lesson 1: Fiddle Foundations Practice BuddiesListenBoil the CabbageLiza JanePlay AlongNotes Lesson 1 Intro Your Bow Arm Your Bow Hold Holding the Fiddle #1 Holding the Fiddle #2 Tuning Your Left Hand Basics Time to Play Three Points of Contact D Major Scale Ascending Practice Pal #1 Boil the Cabbage Liza Jane Boil the Cabbage: Basic Boil the Cabbage: A Part Boil the Cabbage: B Part Boil the Cabbage: Ending & Whole Song 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 Half Speed3/4 SpeedFull Speed Downloadable play-along tracks, sheet music & notes available only to 12-month subscribers. Downloadable play-along tracks, available only to 12-month subscribers.