Hi Guys,
I'm trying to upload the simpler version of Back Up and Push (without all the crazy double stops) but am having some technical difficulties. I should have it for you this weekend though so you can get started learning it. Once the tune is learned, we can add in some of the less troublesome double stops to make it sound more Bluegrassy!
I would make sure to learn the cross shuffle first. (It's the second half of the tune with all the 16th notes). Get the pattern by practicing on open strings. Eventually the pattern will be played very fast, so if your bow knows what to do at a fast speed, it'll be a lot easier to play.
Keep a lookout for the music here...
Friday, August 14, 2009
Calendar
Hi all,
Here is our calendar of violin events that we have planned so far. Workshops, studio classes, and Dennis' masterclasses have not yet been set but we'll add these to the calendar soon.
Don't forget to get these dates into your calendar!
Group Classes: Saturdays 3:30 to 4:15
Here is our calendar of violin events that we have planned so far. Workshops, studio classes, and Dennis' masterclasses have not yet been set but we'll add these to the calendar soon.
Don't forget to get these dates into your calendar!
Group Classes: Saturdays 3:30 to 4:15
- September 12: Groups 1 and 2
- September 26: Groups 3 and 4
- October 10: Groups 1 and 2
- October 17: Groups 3 and 4
- November 7: Groups 1 and 2
- November 21: Groups 3 and 4
- September 12
- September 26
- October 10
- October 17
- November 7
- November 21
- December 5 (Dress rehearsal)
- December 12: 11am performance
Recitals: Saturdays 11am and 2pm
October 31: Halloween Recital for kids through 5th grade (wear your costume!)
December 12
Friday, July 24, 2009
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New Fiddle Music
Hi Everyone!
The new fiddle music is finally here! I have listed the link below where you can retreive the music to print out. There are currently six songs:
Orientalische Melody (Klesmer)
Back Up and Push (Bluegrass)
Fire on the Mountain (Old-time)
Johnny's Gone to France (New England)
Sally Gardens (Irish)
The King of the Fairies (Irish)
I have included only the basic tune for Fire on the Mountain, but will be adding solos later. There will be some solo parts available in the other tunes as well. For Back Up and Push, I have provided the most advance version. (Caution: CRAZY hard). A more playable version will be available on this blog in a week or two.
We will be recording the music in August, so keep a look out for the audio files.
Click here to get your music!
Don't forget to fill out a fiddle registration form by August 10th to be a part of the fiddle group this fall!
The new fiddle music is finally here! I have listed the link below where you can retreive the music to print out. There are currently six songs:
Orientalische Melody (Klesmer)
Back Up and Push (Bluegrass)
Fire on the Mountain (Old-time)
Johnny's Gone to France (New England)
Sally Gardens (Irish)
The King of the Fairies (Irish)
I have included only the basic tune for Fire on the Mountain, but will be adding solos later. There will be some solo parts available in the other tunes as well. For Back Up and Push, I have provided the most advance version. (Caution: CRAZY hard). A more playable version will be available on this blog in a week or two.
We will be recording the music in August, so keep a look out for the audio files.
Click here to get your music!
Don't forget to fill out a fiddle registration form by August 10th to be a part of the fiddle group this fall!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
New Blog
Hello everyone!
We are starting this blog for students and parents of the St. Louis School of Music so we can more easily keep you informed about upcoming events and offer various resources to help your music learning experience. This blog will include:
*Calendars for events such as Suzuki group classes, recitals, group performances, fiddle group classes and rehearsals, masterclasses, and parent workshops
*Helpful articles and tips on practicing for parents and students
*Fiddle Group music and audio files (music to be learned this semester)
*Fiddle Group music archive (music learned in previous semesters)
*Twice a month, we hope to include feature a new youtube video of outstanding violin or fiddle playing.
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We hope you enjoy our blog! If you ever have any suggestions on how to improve it, feel free to email Laura Yeh at laura@stslschoolofmusic.com.
Thanks!
We are starting this blog for students and parents of the St. Louis School of Music so we can more easily keep you informed about upcoming events and offer various resources to help your music learning experience. This blog will include:
*Calendars for events such as Suzuki group classes, recitals, group performances, fiddle group classes and rehearsals, masterclasses, and parent workshops
*Helpful articles and tips on practicing for parents and students
*Fiddle Group music and audio files (music to be learned this semester)
*Fiddle Group music archive (music learned in previous semesters)
*Twice a month, we hope to include feature a new youtube video of outstanding violin or fiddle playing.
We'd love for you to subscribe to our blog so our updates and resources can be sent to your email box. To subscribe to our blog, check out our next post entitled "How to Subscribe to this blog."
We hope you enjoy our blog! If you ever have any suggestions on how to improve it, feel free to email Laura Yeh at laura@stslschoolofmusic.com.
Thanks!
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