D1-1-3-A0-E0-0-A3-2-3-2-0-D1-2
This is a tricky rhythm known as syncopation in which we play on the offbeat. For more lessons on syncopation. If you want to learn and practice this more, then go here:
WPBakery practice 1
Hooray for life. Just writing to write. Well, not just that. I’m also testing this cool new WP editor.
Hover Box Element
Hover Box Element
I like Fiddle Ragas.
Toggle title
Toggle content goes here, click edit button to change this text.
The Wellerman
I’ve been trying to get to grips with this sea shanty for a few months & started by playing to the sheet music, I was struggling to keep the rhythm & remember the notes & tempo changes. Then a couple of weeks ago I was messing with some beats & thought I’d try it with … Continued
Cantina Band Theme
Happy Star Wars Day! May the 4th be with you! (next year I might even get the ending,lol!)
Breton Gavotte/Swallowtail Jig Medley
This is my ‘end of the Spring Practice Challenge” video. I was inspired by Jason’s Practice Journey on Breton Gavotte and had already started to work on it. He had some great suggestions to expand on the tune, so I thought I’d experiment with these ideas and try to string them together. It’s still a … Continued
Ukiah Ranch Waltz
This is a waltz I composed. It also has a second violin part. My band, The Oyster Crackers, play it with our cello playing harmony and 2 guitars.
Give the Fiddler a Dram
Trying to learn to learn and play new pieces by ear. Learned this one yesterday(Saturday, 4/22)
Harvest Home
In celebration of St George’s Day in England tomorrow when every village pub & green across the country will echo to this tune being played for the Morris Dancers!