Gigger Level 2 – Learn to play the Cool Stuff – the Easy Way! Designed as a Level 2 improv learning path to prepare you for actual gigs, these materials use a little more entry level Music Mechanics by introducing the Note Number system with the idea of helping
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New-Bee Jammer – Learning Path
By fiddlejamman on January 29, 2015 in A-toodz, A-toodz Level 1, Beyond the Book, Blues, By Ear, By Feeling, Cornerstone Styles, Country, Fiddle Jam, Jammer Level, Jamming 101, Learning Methods, Lesson List, Rock, Section/Title Pages, Staff Notation, Style Studies
The New-Bee Jammer (“Jammer” level 1) – Your private violin lessons just not fun enough? Don’t quit! Just add Fiddle Jam! For the student who just wants to experience the “Joy of the Jam” in the EZ-est “low impact,” fun, and un-scary way, and foster the prized “non-thinking creative
Classical Cross-Over – Learning Path
By fiddlejamman on January 28, 2015 in “Tater”, A-toodz, Beyond the Book, Blues, Boogie Woogie, By Ear, By Feeling, By Knowledge, By Sight, By Topic, Cornerstone Styles, Country, Fiddle Jam, Fiddle Tunes, Gigger Level, Jammer Level, Jamming 101, Jamming 102, Jazz, Learning Methods, Lesson List, List, New Jam lessons, Rock, Section/Title Pages, Staff Notation, Style Studies, Teacher Training
Don’t let fear of the unknown stop you from having a little fun! It’s super easy once you are coaxed to just crack open that creative door! The Classical Cross-Over– (assumes good technique, good reader, some previous theory knowledge, but little or no experience in getting away from
0-1-3 Blues Scale Section
By fiddlejamman on January 28, 2015 in B minor, Beyond the Book, Blues, Blues Scale, By Ear, By Feeling, By Key, By Knowledge, By Scale, By Sight, By Topic, Cornerstone Styles, E minor, Fiddle Jam, Isms, Skisms & Hybrids, Jamming 101, Learning Methods, Lesson List, Master Class, New Jam lessons, Reggae violin, Rock, Section/Title Pages, Style Studies
Chapter two from the original “Fiddle Jam, a way-cool easy way to learn how to improvise!” book/CD. <<::>> And now for the really cool stuff… I would’ve put this section first, but skipping fingers is sometimes a technical hang-up for those just starting out. Nevertheless, I find that students quickly
Blues Scale Anatomy
By fiddlejamman on June 23, 2014 in Blues, Blues Scale, By Ear, By Feeling, By Key, By Knowledge, By Scale, By Sight, Course, Lesson List, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Music Mechanics, Style Studies
Ok, so how do you figure out what notes give us that cool blues-y sound in any key? …it’s simple if you have the secret formula! …and know a bit about the note number system. Just a quick review if the note number system is something you are not
My Path Suggested Learning Studies
By fiddlejamman on May 27, 2014 in “Tater”, A-toodz, A-toodz – Level 2, A-toodz Level 1, A-toodz Level 3, Artist Level, Beyond the Book, Blues, Boogie Woogie, By Ear, By Feeling, By Knowledge, By Sight, By Topic, Cajun-Zydeco, Cornerstone Styles, Country, Fiddle Jam, Fiddle Tunes, Fiddler’s Tab, Gigger Level, Groove Toodz, Gypsy Jazz Violin, Isms, Skisms & Hybrids, Jammer Level, Jamming 101, Jamming 102, jamming 103, Jamming 104, Jazz, Learning Methods, Master Class, Music Mechanics, Music Philosophy, Musician’s Health, New Jam Lessons, New Jam lessons, Note Name – Finger Number, One-Room-School-House ORSH, Pop, Pop & Rock, Reggae violin, Rock, Section/Title Pages, Staff Notation, The Chop
By member request, here’s some suggested learning”Paths” for you do some self-guided DIY-style FJi studying. These are not designed to be intensive or all-inclusive like our 4-week FJi Courses (currently being developed & to be sold separately in the FJi School Store), but should get you going on a learning
Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd classic, violin version
By fiddlejamman on January 16, 2014 in Artist Level, By Ear, By Feeling, By Key, By Knowledge, By Scale, By Sight, Cello, E minor, Fiddler’s Tab, G major, Gigger Level, Jamming 102, Lesson List, Major Pentatonic Scale, Major Scale, Minor Pentatonic Scale, Minor Scale, Music History, Note Name – Finger Number, One-Room-School-House ORSH, Pop & Rock, Staff Notation, Style Studies
<<:NEW! CELLO version below for All Access Pass members! See below:>> Cryptic lyrics of the Rock classic. The band says they are about being in life in the moment. You be the judge (see below). Mostly G major pentatonic scale. Don’t get too worried about the exact rhythm of the