Jon Woodard

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 some playalongs for Lesson 6 # 4-8 (The sheet music for the Beginning Band Songs are in “Lesson 3/29” at the bottom off this window)…

Remember to focus on your fundamentals:
Tapping, counting and getting a good sound.
Don’t over extend your fingers (or your mallets)!

L6 #4 by JbDUb113

L6 #5 by JbDUb113

L6 #6 by JbDUb113

L6 #7…Read more

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
Below is a playalong for the “new” song that might be cool to do…Read more

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 10 #1-3

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 are the playalongs for Lesson 10 #1-8

Two things to remember when playing the lower notes.. make sure your fingers are flat and you can feel the holes of the keys under your fingertips. Getting a good seal is important in getting the notes to sound.

As well as that is the need to fill up your instrument with air since you’re covering more…Read more

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 note that it lands…Read more

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!

L9 #4 by JbDUb113

L9 #5 by JbDUb113

L9 #6 by JbDUb113

Below is a playalong for the “new” song that might be cool to do for an end of the year presentation.
Download…Read more

Here’s the playalong for #118…

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

118 by JbDUb113

Here’s High Hopes….

Try and play up until measure 25- if you get that far you’re essentially 90% there as far as playing the whole thing!

I’ve broken down the Intro/chorus/verse sections, it works in a “call and response” fashion (flutes/sax then clarinet/trumpet) but I’ve stacked them together for the sake of practice.

Few notes- Intro is…Read more

Here’s High Hopes.

Try and play up until measure 25- if you get that far you’re essentially 90% there as far as playing the whole thing!

I’ve broken down the Intro/chorus/verse sections, it works in a “call and response” fashion (flutes/sax then clarinet/trumpet) but I’ve stacked them together for the sake of practice.

Few notes- Intro is…Read more

Here’s High Hopes.

I’ve broken down the Intro/chorus/verse sections, it works in a “call and response” fashion (flutes/sax then clarinet/trumpet) but I’ve stacked them together for the sake of practice.

Few notes- Intro is the first 8 measures of the sheet music, Chorus is M9-25 and Verse is M25-41

Remember- count the rhythm… take your…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

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!!!)

BK2 L5 #4 The Conquering Hero by JbDUb113

Here’s Cardiff Castle
(Download the sheet music below in the attachments)

I’ve broken down the intro and the first 13 measures as…Read more

Here are the playalongs for L11 #4 & #5 as well as High Hopes..

BK2 L11 #4 Low Brown Jug by JbDUb113

BK2 L11 #5 Theme by Strauss by JbDUb113

Here’s High Hopes…..

I’ve broken down the Intro/chorus/verse sections, it works in a “call and response” fashion (flutes/sax then clarinet/trumpet) but I’ve stacked them together for the sake of…Read more

Here are the playalongs for L11 #4 & #5 as well as High Hopes…

BK2 L11 #4 Low Brown Jug by JbDUb113

BK2 L11 #5 Theme by Strauss by JbDUb113

Here’s High Hopes…..

I’ve broken down the Intro/chorus/verse sections, it works in a “call and response” fashion (flutes/sax then clarinet/trumpet) but I’ve stacked them together for the sake of…Read more

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

Here are some playalongs for #13 & 15

Remember to take your time, keep your “table tops” up straight, your fingers on the tapes, press down those strings and count!

13 by JbDUb113

15. Walking Song by JbDUb113

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 as the “B” section/idea we’d have something called a “Ternary Form”…
I…Read more

Here are the playalongs for Lesson 9 #4-6 and High Hopes

For Lesson 9- be mindful of the key/time signatures… they are important.
Get comfortable with the line, then try and add the dynamics…

BK2 L9 #4 by JbDUb113

BK2 L9 #5 by JbDUb113

BK2 L9 #6 by JbDUb113
Here’s the NEW Music

Here’s High Hopes…..

I’ve broken down the…Read more

Here are some playalongs for Lesson 6 # 4-7 (The sheet music for the Beginning Band Songs are in “Lesson 3/29” at the bottom off this window).

Remember to focus on your fundamentals:
Tapping, counting and getting a good sound.
Don’t over extend your fingers (or your mallets)!

L6 #4 by JbDUb113

L6 #5 by JbDUb113

L6 #6 by JbDUb113

L6 #7 by JbDUb113