Jon Woodard

Let’s try playing Tribal Lament with the bow!!

Don’t forget the repeat!!!

57.TRIBAL LAMENT vln by JbDUb113

Now try Natalie’s Rose!

Remember to practice by plucking the notes first so you can be confident of which strings the various notes are on!

34. NATALIE’S ROSE vln by JbDUb113

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 5 #4-6

Take your time and think about the counting- here’s a video review of dotted quarter notes.

Take your time, pay attention to the tonguing and key signatures.
(EXPAND THE PLAYER TO READ FROM THE SCORE!!!)

REMEMBER THAT THE DOTTED QUARTER NOTE IS EQUAL TO A BEAT AND A HALF!

BK2 L5 #4 The Conquering…Read more

MINUET…

Here’s the “A section” of the Minuet in G and a few examples of how a song can be transformed given their ability to be interpreted.

The original version for Haprischord (which was a popular “party” instrument in the early 18th Century)

The Toys turned it into a #2 pop hit in 1965 (not many TV performances exist.. but man is it weird…Read more

MINUET

Here’s the “A section” of the Minuet in G and a few examples of how a song can be transformed given their ability to be interpreted.

The original version for Haprischord (which was a popular “party” instrument in the early 18th Century)

The Toys turned it into a #2 pop hit in 1965 (not many TV performances exist.. but man is it weird to…Read more

Here is the video to help you tune!!
The “notes” begin at the 5 minute mark!

Here’s the playalong for this week’s lesson!

Make sure to tap your foot and count!

17. HOP SCOTCH vln by JbDUb113

18.MORNING DANCE vln by JbDUb113

Here’s a video to help you with some tricks to figure out your notes!

Old McDonald uses the repeats to create an interesting challenge.

If you look ate the first four measures (the top line) it’s the same as the last line (except that D on beat 4).
So if we were to think of the first and last lines as the “A” section/idea and the middle line…Read more

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 10 #1-4

First- here’s a video regarding “enharmonic notes”

BK2 L10 #1A by JbDUb113

BK2 L10 #1B by JbDUb113
BK2 L10 # 2A by JbDUb113
BK2 L10 #2B by JbDUb113

BK2 L10 #3 Volga Boatman by JbDUb113

Here’s High Hopes…..

I’ve broken down the Intro/chorus/verse sections, it works in a “call and response”…Read more

Let’s practice these songs for an end of the year blow out!!!

Take your time- review your notes and have fun!!!

L5 #6 by JbDUb113

L6 #7 by JbDUb113

L6 #8 by JbDUb113

Here are the playalongs for L10 #1-3 and High Hopes

Be careful with #3… the triplet takes on a dramatically different effect when slowed WAY down.
Stick to the beat and COUNT!

L10 #1A by JbDUb113

L10 #1B by JbDUb113

L10 #2A by JbDUb113

L10 #2B by JbDUb113

L10 #3 by JbDUb113

L10 #4 by JbDUb113

Below is a playalong for the “new” song that…Read more

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 11 #1-4

Remember that the pickup notes lead into the first full measure.
Find the time signature (4/4) and count the measure backwards to find the starting beat.
(ex. 4-3-2. The song starts on beat me 2.)

L11 #1 by JbDUb113

L11 #2 by JbDUb113

DYNAMICS!

Dynamic control comes from how much energy you’re…Read more

Let’s review L9 #4-6

Remember… that you can use the various parts of your snare to change your volume!!
The closer to the rim that you p-lay- the softer the sound.
explore that when playing the below!

GET CONFIDENT IN THE COUNTING!!!

The rolls resolve onto a downbeat (1,2,3,4) you can then create a new rhythm by changing the value of that…Read more

Here’s the playalong for #118…

Get comfortable with the “A” part and then have a go at the “B” part!

Remember what we talked about about placing the fingers on the various strings, keep your fingers upright so they don’t create a conflict when playing!

118 by JbDUb113

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 11 #4-6

Keep the tonguing subtle to maintain the flow of the lower notes, but don’t forget the Accent….

BK2 L11 #4 Low Brown Jug by JbDUb113

BK2 L11 #5 Theme by Strauss by JbDUb113

MINUET

Here’s the “A section” of the Minuet in G and a few examples of how a song can be transformed given their ability…Read more

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 10 #1-4…

First- here’s a video regarding “enharmonic notes”

BK2 L10 #1A by JbDUb113

BK2 L10 #1B by JbDUb113
BK2 L10 # 2A by JbDUb113
BK2 L10 #2B by JbDUb113

BK2 L10 #3 Volga Boatman by JbDUb113

Here’s High Hopes…..

I’ve broken down the Intro/chorus/verse sections, it works in a “call and response”…Read more

Here’s the playalongs.

DON’T FORGET YOUR COUNTING!!!!

BK2 L5 #1 by JbDUb113

BK2 L5 #2 by JbDUb113

BK2 L5 #3 by JbDUb113

BK2 L5 #4 mel by JbDUb113

ALSO- Here’s a piece for you to try…. Cardiff Castle.
Download the sheet music FROM THE PREVIOUS LESSON and try not out with a playalong!

Cardiff Castle full by JbDUb113

Here are the playalongs for 58-60…

Remember to watch your elbow!
Keep it straight and bow with your forearm!

These are pretty much the same patterns as tit he previous exercises, but we’re using the A string.

58. BOWING %22D%22 vln by JbDUb113

59. LITTLE STEPS VLN by JbDUb113

60. LITTLE STEPS vln by JbDUb113

Here are the play alongs for the songs we reviewed today…

Take your time, pay attention to the tonguing and key signatures.
(EXPAND THE PLAYER TO READ FROM THE SCORE!!!)

REMEMBER THAT THE DOTTED QUARTER NOTE IS EQUAL TO A BEAT AND A HALF!

BK2 L5 #4 The Conquering Hero by JbDUb113

Here’s Cardiff Castle
(Download the sheet music below in…Read more

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 11 #5 & #6…

Keep the tonguing subtle to maintain the flow of the lower notes, but don’t forget the Accent….

BK2 L11 #5 Theme by Strauss by JbDUb113

MINUET

Here’s the “A section” of the Minuet in G and a few examples of how a song can be transformed given their ability to be interpreted.

The original…Read more

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 11 #5 & #6

Keep the tonguing subtle to maintain the flow of the lower notes, but don’t forget the Accent….

BK2 L11 #5 Theme by Strauss by JbDUb113

MINUET

Here’s the “A section” of the Minuet in G and a few examples of how a song can be transformed given their ability to be interpreted.

The original…Read more

Here is the video to help you tune!!
The “notes” begin at the 5 minute mark!

Here’s the playalong for this week’s lesson!

Make sure to tap your foot and count!

17. HOP SCOTCH vln by JbDUb113