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Standard 5-line staff notation

Ode to Joy – Beethoven

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

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A-toodz – E Minor

Introduction to E minor A-toodz studies E 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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Minor Swing

Description: The Django Reinhardt/Stephan Grappelli Gypsy Jazz classic that has crossed over into many styles.  I’ve heard this done by Lounge bands, Bluegrass bands, Folk groups, and even Jam Bands.  This tune has been featured in many movies too (like “Chocolat”).  The melody, simply an arpeggiation of the chords, is

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Le Bomb

Le Bomb …get into the mood, it’s a party! Want to learn how to jam like this? Click here for more info on our free Fiddle Jam Club membership and “ALL ACCESS PASS” full Fiddle Jam Institute enrollment! “Fiddle Jam Club” & enrolled “All Access Pass” members get to see

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G Major A-Toodz 3 Level Call & Answer

Check out the chart, practicing slowly up to each double bar… then, as soon as you are ready try playing along with the “Call & Answer” video below.  It is important to play along with a beat as soon as you can.  Don’t worry, the recording is nice and slow

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A-Toodz Section Contents

Note: Links to the lesson materials are at the bottom of this page.  Rather have the Atoodz in book form??  Watch for announcements about the coming re-release of my book “Rock ‘n’ Blues Fiddle Jam A-Toodz” in digital download format from our school store!! “A-toodz” or Etudes as they

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