Introduction to D major A-toodz studies D major is a very popular key in the modern styles… especially in Folk, Fiddle, and Blues music! These studies can help you build up a vocabulary of ideas, licks, and tricks that you can then call upon in your improvisations later. The exercises
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Shuffle Rhythm
By fiddlejamman on February 4, 2013 in “Tater”, Beyond the Book, Blues, Boogie Woogie, By Ear, By Feeling, Cajun-Zydeco, Celtic-Irish-Fiddle, Cornerstone Styles, Country, D major, Fiddle Jam, Folk Fiddle, Fusion, Gigger Level, Gypsy Jazz Violin, Heavy Metal, HipHop, Isms, Skisms & Hybrids, Jam Band, Jammer Level, Jamming 102, Jazz, Lesson List, Memphis Country Blues, Old Time Fiddle, Reggae violin, Rock, Roots Rock, Style Studies, Swamp Fiddle
Now we get to the really cool stuff! SHUFFLE RHYTHM * (my personal favorite) *Note: Shuffle Rhythm is not to be confused with shuffle bowing from old-time fiddling style music which is many times taught as “potato-potato,” “run pony-run pony” or, “grasshopper- grasshopper” in beginning violin classes or, staff-wise: What
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 Major Level 3
By fiddlejamman on January 9, 2013 in A major, A-toodz, A-toodz Level 3, Artist Level, Blues Scale, By Ear, By Key, By Scale, Lesson List, MixoBluesian Scale, Mixolydian Mode, Staff Notation
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 Fiddle Jam Institute members can access more materials in this lesson (audio tracks, etc…):
EZ-Chord Speller System
Part 1: A little long winded, but good info to get you started with spelling chords more easily and quickly while you are playing. Non-members: Want to learn more about this? Click here for more info on our free Fiddle Jam Club membership and “ALL ACCESS PASS” full Fiddle Jam