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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

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The Rarest Rose

“Beyond the Book” series lesson #4 THE RAREST ROSE It’s philosophical, but true, we must take the time to smell this most delicate aroma. Video Part 1:Intro Video Part 2: Chaos Technique Video Part 3: Call & Answer Video Part 4: Tips & Tricks Video Part 5: Review  From the Book: Jam Stuff:

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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

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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

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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

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Loop Tracks

 Fiddle Jam Institute Jam-Along Loop Tracks Fiddle Jam Institute Student Looptrack A5 There’s one of these in every key available to enrolled “All Access Pass” members.  Great for improvisation and intonation practice! Join now!  Compare memberships here. <<::>>  Fiddle Jam Institute Jam-Along Loop Tracks  Check out

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Ms. McLeod’s Reel

Description: Here’s a good one that quickly became one of my personal favorites.  Pronounced: Miss Mic-Cloud’s Reel I’m told. Completely D major… nothing but.  This one’s a little more challenging, as it requires some speed to start sounding fun and more “dance-able” (a “reel” is an Irish dance, by

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