As a more advanced Master Class Lesson, here’s a cool trick that Stephane Grappelli often did that adds an air of sophistication to any dominant chord. I’ve applied it as an exercise for you, over a Rhythm Changes tune called Stompin’ at Decca by Django Reinhardt & Stephane from 1938.
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Back Door – Cajun Zydeco
Uptempo Cajun/Zydeco staple! Basic 12 bar Blues form in the key of G. EZ pentatonic-based melody leaves room for adding your own touches. Check out the chart and Master Class video below for more info on that! Have FUN! <<::>> Want to see all of this lesson? Join us
Three D Major Jams
Here’s three jams that use the key of D… major that is. The third one isn’t really just a jam, but also a fiddle tune, but you can just jam over the whole tune if you want to… the whole song, back-ups and all is made out of nothing but
Three G Major Jams
G major is a go-to key not just for violin but cello and viola too. Here’s three good ones that should get you going nicely. Three different styles and tempos. Rarest Rose: sweet ballad, great jam to start with! G Jam: fun pop rock groove Raven’s Daughter:
Three B Blues Scale Jams
B Blues is a good one on the fiddle too! simple EZ-Zone is 0-1-3 on the A & E strings. Just start and end on the B note to get started and you’ll be fine! B Gone: in the style of BB King’s “The Thrill is Gone.” B Tuff
Three E Blues Scale Jams
Here’s three solid jams that use the E Blues scale. Super EZ-Zone fingering: 0-1-3 on the D & A strings will definitely get you going on these! E12: Standard 12 bar blues E Funki: E blues scale on the funky side E minor Piano Funk: New
Lightly Row
Here’s a simple folk song that should be familiar to Suzuki students. I’ve given if a bit of a modern twist on this audio track… To see and hear more elements of this lesson you must either join as a free Fiddle Jam Club member or join as an All