Jacob and Molly premiered the new duet arrangement of The Christmas Song. Both the viola and cello get melody as it is set up like a conversation between the two voices. Some shifting is required for both instruments.
The sheet music is available as a digital download.
Learn to play the Spotted Pony.
cello Melody not using E string
Let’s practice the chords needed to play comping for the Spotted Pony.
Let’s practice different comping techniques.
Long tones low on the instrument.
Exploring rhythmic variations.
Another rhythmic variation.
Learn to play Temperance Reel.
cello Melody not using E string
Let’s practice the chords needed to play comping for Temperance Reel.
Let’s practice different comping techniques.
Play double stops on count two and four.
Mixing it all up. Playing different patterns for each section.
Learn to play the bluegrass standard Forked Deer.
Let’s practice the chords needed to play comping for Forked Deer.
Practice Root and Chop.
Practice double stops.
Piano Melody and Harmony
Put it all together with improvised harmony.
Congratulations! First, Second and Third Place in each category.
Strings A
Kate 210
Reagan 182
Lydia 177
Strings B
Molly 295
Liliana 229
Rori 184
Piano A
Elianna 79
Milo 72
Twyla 54
Piano B
Brayden 169
Arlo 125
Everett 97
Piano C
Grace 404
Theodore 325
Lucy 242
Piano D
Miles 925
Jack 471
Reagan 421
Piano E
Karsen 479
Philomena 464
Joe 442
Piano F
Kate 1,007
Andrew 500
Jacob 472
Adult
Carla 633
Jacob 446
Amy 358
Learn to play Elzic’s Farewell.
cello Melody not using E string
Let’s practice the chords needed to play comping for Elzic’s Farewell.
Let’s practice different comping techniques.
Long tones low on the instrument. G string is the lowest string. C string is the lowest string.
Practice Root and Fifth. Practice Root and Third.
Mixing it all up. Using a different pattern for each section.
Learn to play the bluegrass standard Billy in the Low Ground.
Cello Melody not using E string
Cello Melody with B section down an octave, no shifting
Let’s practice the chords needed to play comping for Billy in the Low Ground.
Let’s practice different comping techniques.
Long tones low on the instrument. G string is the lowest string. C string is the lowest string.
Play root and fifth.
Play root and chop.
Put it all together! Cello Trio
Learn to play the bluegrass standard Whiskey Before Breakfast.
Let’s practice the chords needed to play comping for Whiskey Before Breakfast.
Put it all together. Cello trio
12/8/12 and 12/21/12
Miriam Troxler 