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Music Philosophy – Wit & Wisdom
Advice, tips, tricks, mental approaches, and philosophies on how to make your music making easier, more efficient, and most importantly… JOYFUL! “Wit & Wisdom” pieces from the original Fiddle Jam book: “Gig Etiquette & the Real World” -Wit & Wisdom from Fiddle Jam Book about sitting
Fiddle Tune Section
Yes, Fiddle Tunes! (see links below to skip directly to lessons) This section features common tunes you can learn to get introduced into the non-classical world. Great for beginners. These are the “Greatest Hits” from my Fiddle Jam Classes and private lessons and can serve as a great “bridge” into
STAGEFRIGHT STAGES
Wit & Wisdom – STAGEFRIGHT STAGES Text from the Fiddle Jam Book: OK, you’ve been jamming with me and the CD for a while now, having some fun, feeling pretty good, and it’s about a “no-brainer” to improvise at least within the EZ-Zones. That’s Wonderful! You have arrived! Mission
Swallowtail Jig
Description: Great entry level tune for the Irish/Celtic inclined. Learn it slow first, then gradually speed it up until “danceable!” I’m always amazed at how almost everyone regardless of age or musical knowledge responds to a jig… 2 year olds can’t stay in their seats, and 92 year olds start
Yankee Doodle
Yankee Doodle Lessons The historic American “Yankee Doodle.” Perennial favorite of young students. Key of D major. Knowledge of the lowered 2nd finger G natural on the E string needed. Want to learn how to play this tune? Click here for more info on our free Fiddle Jam Club membership
Cotton Eyed Joe
Just to get things rolling with this lesson, here’s a half-crazy rockin’ cajun version of this tune I did for kicks with my good friend Michael Ward Bergman. Michael has played all over the world with YoYo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and others, and we played together quite a bit