D Major intermediate “Gigger” level 2 exercises introducing “blue” notes and double drone strings. Non-members: Want to learn more about this? Click here for more info on our free Fiddle Jam Club membership and “ALL ACCESS PASS” full Fiddle Jam Institute enrollment to be able to see more of Fiddle
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D Major A-toodz Level 1
By fiddlejamman on December 30, 2012 in A-toodz, A-toodz Level 1, By Key, By Scale, D major, Jammer Level, Lesson List, Major Pentatonic Scale, Major Scale, Staff Notation
Basic D Major pentatonic studies, beginning “Jammer” level 1 vocabulary building. Non-members: Want to learn more about this? Click here for more info on our free Fiddle Jam Club membership and “ALL ACCESS PASS” full Fiddle Jam Institute enrollment to be able to see more of Fiddle Jam Institute lessons
D Major Groove-toodz
By fiddlejamman on December 30, 2012 in A-toodz, Artist Level, By Key, By Scale, D major, Gigger Level, Groove Toodz, Lesson List, Major Pentatonic Scale, Major Scale, MixoBluesian Scale, Mixolydian Mode, Staff Notation
Application of A-toodz materials in short hip mini-tunes. Join now to view this lesson! Application of A-toodz materials in short hip mini-tunes.
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
By fiddlejamman on December 30, 2012 in A major, Artist Level, Beginner Violin, Bluegrass Fiddle, By Ear, By Key, By Scale, By Sight, Cornerstone Styles, Country, D major, Fiddle Tunes, FItz-Hu-Ki, Folk Fiddle, Gigger Level, Jammer Level, Lesson List, Major Scale, Music History, Staff Notation, Style Studies
Perennial favorite of all ages, the triumphant theme from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. The Fiddle Jam approach doesn’t usually focus on classical tunes so much, as there are plenty of sources out there for that kind of learning, but we’ll make an exception for this one (scroll down to check out
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A-toodz – E Minor
By fiddlejamman on December 22, 2012 in A-toodz, Artist Level, Blues, Blues Scale, By Key, By Scale, Cornerstone Styles, Country, Dorian Mode, E minor, Gigger Level, Jammer Level, Jamming 101, Jamming 102, jamming 103, Jazz, Lesson List, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Rock, Staff Notation, Style Studies
Introduction to E minor A-toodz studies E minor is a very popular key in the modern styles… especially in guitar dominated Rock and Blues music! These studies can help you build up a vocabulary of ideas, licks, and tricks that you can then call upon in your improvisations later. The
Minor Swing
By fiddlejamman on December 22, 2012 in A minor, A-toodz, Artist Level, By Ear, By Key, By Knowledge, By Scale, Cornerstone Styles, Gigger Level, Gypsy Jazz Violin, Harmonic Minor Scale, Jammer Level, Jamming 101, Jamming 102, jamming 103, Jazz, Lesson List, Music History, Staff Notation, Style Studies
Description: The Django Reinhardt/Stephan Grappelli Gypsy Jazz classic that has crossed over into many styles. I’ve heard this done by Lounge bands, Bluegrass bands, Folk groups, and even Jam Bands. This tune has been featured in many movies too (like “Chocolat”). The melody, simply an arpeggiation of the chords, is