Groove Toodz are short practice licks, riffs, & tunes to put your A-toodz studies to real-life use. Named “groove” to remind what they are intended for… practice for what it takes to mentally lock in with a steady beat and keep going, no matter what… just like it is with
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A-toodz B minor Level 3
By fiddlejamman on January 9, 2013 in A-toodz, A-toodz Level 3, Artist Level, B minor, Blues Scale, By Ear, By Key, By Knowledge, By Scale, By Sight, Dorian Mode, Lesson List, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Staff Notation
A-toodz “Artist” Level 3 This level of exercises was created to take it further yet, adding more “fiddle-specific” techniques like double drone strings, parallel 5ths, and many more licks and tricks that should challenge even the experienced Classical player. Officially registered members, view lesson materials below. Consider joining us
A-toodz B minor Level 2
By fiddlejamman on January 9, 2013 in A-toodz, A-toodz – Level 2, B minor, Blues Scale, By Ear, By Key, By Scale, By Sight, Dorian Mode, Gigger Level, Learning Methods, Lesson List, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Staff Notation
A-toodz “Gigger” Level 2 The Level 2 A-toodz start to add the in-between “blue” notes that will increase the “coolness factor” in your playing. Major keys examples are still pentatonic (five note) based, but now add the bluesy b3rd, the devilish b5th, and the comforting b7th. Minor key examples add
A-toodz B minor Level 1
By fiddlejamman on January 9, 2013 in A-toodz, A-toodz Level 1, B minor, By Ear, By Key, By Scale, By Sight, Jammer Level, Learning Methods, Lesson List, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Staff Notation
A-toodz “Jammer” Level 1 Try these exercises to build up your lick and trick vocabulary. Learning and practicing these kind of “pentatonic” (5 note) phrases will help you develop muscle memory that will then make your playing and improvising in the modern styles sound more authentic. All 1st position. Simple
A-toodz A minor Level 3
By fiddlejamman on January 9, 2013 in A minor, A-toodz, A-toodz Level 3, Artist Level, Blues Scale, By Key, By Scale, Dorian Mode, Lesson List, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Staff Notation
A-toodz “Artist” Level 3 This level of exercises was created to take it further yet, adding more “fiddle-specific” techniques like double drone strings, parallel 5ths, and many more licks and tricks that should challenge even the experienced Classical player. Registered members, view lesson materials below: A-toodz “Artist” Level 3
A-toodz A minor Level 2
By fiddlejamman on January 9, 2013 in A minor, A-toodz, A-toodz – Level 2, Blues Scale, By Key, By Scale, Dorian Mode, Gigger Level, Lesson List, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Staff Notation
A-toodz “Gigger” Level 2 The Level 2 A-toodz start to add the in-between “blue” notes that will increase the “coolness factor” in your playing. Major keys examples are still pentatonic (five note) based, but now add the bluesy b3rd, the devilish b5th, and the comforting b7th. Minor key examples add
A-toodz A minor Level 1
By fiddlejamman on January 9, 2013 in A minor, A-toodz, A-toodz Level 1, By Key, By Scale, Jammer Level, Lesson List, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Staff Notation
A-toodz “Jammer” Level 1 Try these exercises to build up your lick and trick vocabulary. Learning and practicing these kind of “pentatonic” (5 note) phrases will help you develop muscle memory that will then make your playing and improvising in the modern styles sound more authentic. All 1st position. Simple