THE RAVEN’S DAUGHTER She’s a rockin’ in the topper-most pop! Book CD audio (Geoff performance) – play along! Want to learn how to jam like this? Click here for more info on our free Fiddle Jam Club membership and “ALL ACCESS PASS” full Fiddle Jam Institute enrollment! “Fiddle Jam
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Blackberry Blossom
Here’s a great intermediate Bluegrass fiddle tune that is a favorite at pickin’ sessions. Tek: Nothing but 1st position notes in G major, but you’ll need knowledge of low 2 fingerings (G natural on the E string and C natural on the A string) and must be comfortable using
Music Mechanics & Theory
>>NEWS FLASH! FJi is now offering a 4-week intensive course on these subjects! Get more information on the Course here. “Theory*” is such a scary word for some. “Mechanics” has way less fright factor… it is simply “the way things work” … musically speaking… explained in a clear and
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