short code test 2 July 20, 2019

Here is a lesson on [technique/tune/practice]

I’ll show you had to add variation to the basic version. Some things you fiddle with:

Double stops
Melodic variation
Slides

{demo}

{Vimeo embed}

Video downloads are available to paid subscribers.

I recommend taking the beginner lesson first: [tuneName with link]

If you are a more advanced player, this might not be necessary, though you might want to look at the basic version anyway because it will help you to hear the essential melody.

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Preparation

Warm up with a _ major scale with variations.

{embed scale}

Practice the scale and phrases from the tune (once you’ve learned it) with a D drone:

{embed _ static drone mp3 player}

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Learning chunks {tune lessons}

I’ve made some “Learning Chunks” to help you learn more easily. These focused exercises contain sheet music, tabs and mp3 loops to guide you on your fiddle journey.

Warm-ups

Key interval: tab

{interval mp3}

Warm-up exercise #: tab

{tuneName_exercise # mp3}

Practice just the rhythm on an open string. Also, try clapping it.

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A part, first quarter

tab

{sheet music snippet, mp3 snippet}

Simply playing this is a good ‘small win’. Make sure you can loop it continuously before moving on to the next quarter. Take this approach with everything you learn.

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A part, second quarter

tab

{sheet music snippet, mp3 snippet}

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The rest of the learning chunks are available to paid subscribers, along with full play-along tracks with fiddle at high and low volume (so you hear yourself more), full tabs, alternate variations and full sheet music. Thanks for your support ?

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Let’s practice! {technique lessons}

Exercise

{tabs/ sheet music snippet}

{mp3}

The rest of the exercises are available to paid subscribers, along with full sheet music. Thanks for your support ?

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If this lesson was helpful, then add it to your Master Practice List so that you’ll remember to practice it tomorrow:

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Connections / Further Practice

Related Lessons

[lessonLink]

Other versions on Youtube

[Youtube embed]

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