Introduction to D minor A-toodz studies D minor is a very popular key in the modern styles… especially in guitar dominated Rock 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
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A-toodz – G major
By fiddlejamman on February 14, 2013 in A-toodz, A-toodz – Level 2, A-toodz Level 1, A-toodz Level 3, Artist Level, By Ear, By Sight, G major, Gigger Level, Groove Toodz, Ionian Mode, Jammer Level, Jamming 101, Jamming 102, jamming 103, Lesson List, Major Pentatonic Scale, Major Scale, Staff Notation
Introduction to G major A-toodz studies G 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 are
A-toodz – B minor
By fiddlejamman on February 14, 2013 in A-toodz, A-toodz – Level 2, A-toodz Level 1, A-toodz Level 3, Artist Level, B minor, Blues Scale, By Ear, By Scale, By Sight, Dorian Mode, Gigger Level, Groove Toodz, Jammer Level, Jamming 101, Jamming 102, jamming 103, Lesson List, Staff Notation
Introduction to B minor A-toodz studies B minor is a very popular key in the modern styles… especially in guitar dominated Rock 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
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
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
By fiddlejamman on December 30, 2012 in A major, Artist Level, Beginner Violin, Bluegrass Fiddle, By Ear, By Key, By Scale, By Sight, Cornerstone Styles, Country, D major, Fiddle Tunes, FItz-Hu-Ki, Folk Fiddle, Gigger Level, Jammer Level, Lesson List, Major Scale, Music History, Staff Notation, Style Studies
Perennial favorite of all ages, the triumphant theme from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. The Fiddle Jam approach doesn’t usually focus on classical tunes so much, as there are plenty of sources out there for that kind of learning, but we’ll make an exception for this one (scroll down to check out