Drowsy Maggie

Second grader Rori plays Drowsy Maggie on the violin.

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Bill Cheatham

Sixth grader Joe plays Bill Cheatham on the violin.

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St. Clair’s Hornpipe

Sixth grader Emma plays St. Clair’s Hornpipe on the violin.

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Whiskey Before Breakfast

Eighth grader Sam plays Whiskey Before Breakfast on the cello.

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Blackberry Blossom

Second grader Sophie plays Blackberry Blossom on the violin.

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Virtual Fiddle Recital

This fall my private string students worked on learning a new piece, completely by ear. At the end of October we recorded the pieces to present an online recital. For the next two weeks each student will be featured on a different day. If you just can’t wait, click the link to watch the Virtual Fiddle Recital.

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Economy Violin Classes, November 6

What am I supposed to practice? The links go to video examples.

2:00 Class

1. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, violin 1 part

2. Witches Brew

3. All of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

if you need to review Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star first phrase

and second phrase and third phrase

4. Adrian’s Song page 10

5. Green Song page 12

6. 10 Little Indians page 16

7. Skip to my Lou page 16

8. Blue Song page 13 and Purple Song page 14

9. do the bow poem with a bent thumb on your bow hand

Extra Credit

10 Little Indians Melody on page 25

Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, violin 2 part

first line
second line
third line
fourth line

3:15 Class

1. D Major Scale (pg 11 in Violin is Easy)

2. Chatter With the Angels

3. Skill Sheet 1 #2,4,5

4. Skill Sheet 2 #1

5. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, violin 2 part

6. Flop Eared Mule, violin 3 part

7. Flop Eared Mule violin 1 part

8. Bells of Amsterdam on pg 6 in Novice Book

Looking ahead? Bells of Amsterdam part 2

9. Yankee Doodle 

10. Casting a Spell

11. Silent Night, first phrase

try the second phrase

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Save the Date, Winter Recital

The Winter Recital will take place on Friday, December 19 at Friendship Ridge. The Winter Recital will begin at 7:00 PM. Students, please arrive 20 minutes early.

Duet rehearsals leading up to the recital will be discussed individually. The other rehearsals are scheduled as follows.

Lo, How a Rose
Thursday, November 13 8:30-9:00
Tuesday, December 2 8:30-9:00
Wednesday, December 17 6:30-7:00

Up on the Housetop
Wednesday, November 12 4:30-5:00
Friday, December 5 5:00-5:30
Tuesday, December 16 8:00-8:30

Waltz of the Flowers
Friday, November 7 6:00-6:30
Monday, November 17 8:00-9:00
Monday, December 8 7:30-8:30
Monday, December 15 4:00-4:30

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Economy Violin Classes, October 30

What am I supposed to practice? The links go to video examples.

2:00 Class

1. practice open strings pizzicato and open strings arco

2. Witches Brew

3. All of Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

if you need to review Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star first phrase

and second phrase and third phrase

4. Adrian’s Song page 10

5. Green Song page 12

6. 10 Little Indians page 16

7. Skip to my Lou page 16

8. write the note names and practice the Blue Song page 13 and Purple Song page 14

9. do the bow poem with a bent thumb on your bow hand

Extra Credit

10 Little Indians Melody on page 25

3:15 Class

1. D Major Scale (pg 11 in Violin is Easy)

2.  Chatter With the Angels

3. Skill Sheet 1 #2,4,5

4. Skill Sheet 2 #1

5. Adrian’s Song pg 4 in Novice Book

6. Flop Eared Mule, violin 3 part

7. Flop Eared Mule violin 1 part

8. Bells of Amsterdam on pg 6 in Novice Book

Looking ahead? Bells of Amsterdam part 2

9. Yankee Doodle the sheet music is available here

10. Witches Brew

11. Casting a Spell

 

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Jill O Lantern

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