Modes sound like a scary topic to many, but are not as hard to understand and apply as they seem. I’ll start out with a “cheat sheet” list of the 7 classic modes here, and explain them further with exercises and lessons on ways to assimilate them into your musical
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Creative Ability Development (C.A.D.) book report
By fiddlejamman on August 18, 2013 in Bulletin Board, By Ear, By Feeling, Jammer Level, Jamming 101, Lesson List, Music History, Music Philosophy, One-Room-School-House ORSH, Reviews, Teacher Training, Wit & Wisdom
The book that kick-started this teaching-folks-how-to-jam-stuff for me: Creative Ability Development (C.A.D.) by Alice Kay Kanack. Review & report below. Alice was a friend of my sister’s. They both went to the world famous Eastman School of Music together. Alice’s family also owns a prestigious violin shop in the Rochester,
Hybrids vs. Hitler
By fiddlejamman on March 18, 2013 in Lesson List, Master Class, Music History, Music Philosophy, Wit & Wisdom
Hybrids vs. Hitler by Geoffrey F. Perry Text excerpt from “Rock ‘n’ Blues Fiddle A-toodz” educational method book for violinists. Copyright 2005 Also published at ezinearticles.com 9/5/10 <<::>> Hybrids vs. Hitler Whenever someone tries to tell you that a style has to be played in a particular way or else