The Double Shuffle (Hokum Bowing). Let's take it from the start!
The Double Shuffle, also known as Hokum Bowing, is a fiddle bowing technique equally at home in bluegrass, western swing and commercial country. In this fiddle lesson I explain and demonstrate how to master the pattern, starting really slow and simple. It is a syncopated pattern covering two bars of quavers, in a pattern of two, four threes and another two. A single lower note, usually an open string, makes up most of the pattern, while a note on the next string up starts each group of three, so that the bow is energetically rocking backwards and forwards. The upper note provides an accent which constantly pulls or pushes against the beat, providing a high level of excitement. The double shuffle is found in several Old Time tunes including Cotton Patch Rag, Back up and Push and Beaumont Rag. Most famously it is used in instrumental versions of the Orange Blossom Special. This was a song written by Ervine T Rouse in honour of the brand new diesel-electric train running from New York to the "Orange Blossom State" of Florida, inaugurated in 1938. In this video lesson I start with a single bar with 2,3,3, working really slowly. I then add the second bar of 3,3,2, giving the pattern 2,3,3,3,2. A helpful mnemonic is "With a one-and a- two and a three and a four and a five". We gradually increase the speed, then start to add different upper notes. We then add doubled or drone notes on the accents. Finally we look at the chord sequence A/D/E/A used in the Orange Blossom Special chorus, and show some double stop variations commonly used by fiddlers when playing the tune. Finally I demonstrate how, once the pattern is mastered, it is possible to improvise on the upper notes. I have a book "Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle" published by Schott, due out in October 2021. This covers many aspects of country fiddle, including old time, bluegrass, western swing, cajun, honky tonk and contemporary country. To look at or buy my other books, go to https://bit.ly/32B9IiF I will be posting many more old time, country, western swing and bluegrass tunes on The Fiddle Channel; let me know if you have any requests! If you subscribe, I can send you a free pdf of the sheet music for the exercises and patterns used in this video. email me at haighchris@hotmail.com. Also see my website at https://bit.ly/3jrBLb7 for huge amounts of information about every branch of fiddle playing
Sunday, 6 September 2020
Sunday, 30 August 2020
Liked on YouTube: Lennie Hibbert- Rose Len
Lennie Hibbert- Rose Len
from the '69 album "creation" none edited version. good quality. enjoy.
from the '69 album "creation" none edited version. good quality. enjoy.
Saturday, 29 August 2020
Liked on YouTube: 20 rock violin licks
20 rock violin licks
20 rock violin licks demonstrated, each with on-screen sheet music. Includes backing phrases, flattened third licks, flattened seventh licks, the minor pentatonic scale, minor blues scale, Chuck Berry lick, the Pick Slide, the Power Chord, Hammer-ons, artificial feedback and a selection of high speed shredding licks. Also, at the end, The Most Important Lick of All! A free sheet music pdf is available to subscribers. Email me at haighchris@hotmail.com The licks from this video are mostly taken from my book Discovering Rock Violin, published by Schott. "A great achievement...fantastic book"- Mark Wood "I love the fact that your book features a lot of great players in the rock world who, many of whom I have always felt were underappreciated. This is something I was considering doing with my book, but instead I decided to focus on theory and techniques, which your book covers extensively as well. ...Thank you again for writing a book on a topic which is long overdue" -Joe Deninzon "If there's a more entertaining pedagogical book than this published in 2012 I'd like to see it. Chris Haigh celebrates the violinist in the rock band in an offering as full of laughs as a Spinal Tap concert" -David Lasserson. The Strad To look at or buy this or my other books, go to https://bit.ly/3lvRBDu You can also find out more about rock violin on my website https://bit.ly/3jlNR5q
20 rock violin licks demonstrated, each with on-screen sheet music. Includes backing phrases, flattened third licks, flattened seventh licks, the minor pentatonic scale, minor blues scale, Chuck Berry lick, the Pick Slide, the Power Chord, Hammer-ons, artificial feedback and a selection of high speed shredding licks. Also, at the end, The Most Important Lick of All! A free sheet music pdf is available to subscribers. Email me at haighchris@hotmail.com The licks from this video are mostly taken from my book Discovering Rock Violin, published by Schott. "A great achievement...fantastic book"- Mark Wood "I love the fact that your book features a lot of great players in the rock world who, many of whom I have always felt were underappreciated. This is something I was considering doing with my book, but instead I decided to focus on theory and techniques, which your book covers extensively as well. ...Thank you again for writing a book on a topic which is long overdue" -Joe Deninzon "If there's a more entertaining pedagogical book than this published in 2012 I'd like to see it. Chris Haigh celebrates the violinist in the rock band in an offering as full of laughs as a Spinal Tap concert" -David Lasserson. The Strad To look at or buy this or my other books, go to https://bit.ly/3lvRBDu You can also find out more about rock violin on my website https://bit.ly/3jlNR5q
Liked on YouTube: 20 blues violin licks for "House of the rising Sun"; a blues violin lesson.
20 blues violin licks for "House of the rising Sun"; a blues violin lesson.
In this blues violin lesson, I show the basic melody of the traditional song "House of the Rising Sun", made famous by The Animals in 1964. I then show 20 licks or riffs that you can use when soloing over the chord sequence. I explore the minor blues scale, the minor pentatonic scale, licks in first and third positions on the violin, the use of very simple repeated licks, false harmonics on the violin, and licks with a 6/8 feel which cuts across the 3/4 time signature. This is one of a series of videos I have posted explaining and demonstrating blues violin techniques, many of which cross over into rock, jazz, country and bluegrass fiddle styles. If you'd like to learn this style of violin/fiddle playing, look at my books "Exploring Jazz Violin" and "Discovering Rock Violin" To look at or buy these or my other books, go to https://bit.ly/32B9IiF I also have an online jazz violin course on Musicgurus. It comes in two parts, each including 26 short lessons. Course 1 covers swing bowing, scales and finger patterns, playing and developing a melody, using riffs, pentatonic and blues scales, and the playing styles of Grappelli and Venuti. Part 2 covers chords, 251’s, the cycle of fifths, chord substitution, and the playing styles of Stuff Smith and Jean luc Ponty. Parts 1 and 2 are both just $30 each! Please use the following link if you're interested; https://bit.ly/3iVwt7p There are a couple of free lessons you can try out before buying. If you would like a copy of the 20 blues licks, the basic melody, along with the chord sequence, subscribe then email me at haighchris@hotmail.com. For further info on jazz, rock and blues violin styles, see my website https://bit.ly/3jrBLb7
In this blues violin lesson, I show the basic melody of the traditional song "House of the Rising Sun", made famous by The Animals in 1964. I then show 20 licks or riffs that you can use when soloing over the chord sequence. I explore the minor blues scale, the minor pentatonic scale, licks in first and third positions on the violin, the use of very simple repeated licks, false harmonics on the violin, and licks with a 6/8 feel which cuts across the 3/4 time signature. This is one of a series of videos I have posted explaining and demonstrating blues violin techniques, many of which cross over into rock, jazz, country and bluegrass fiddle styles. If you'd like to learn this style of violin/fiddle playing, look at my books "Exploring Jazz Violin" and "Discovering Rock Violin" To look at or buy these or my other books, go to https://bit.ly/32B9IiF I also have an online jazz violin course on Musicgurus. It comes in two parts, each including 26 short lessons. Course 1 covers swing bowing, scales and finger patterns, playing and developing a melody, using riffs, pentatonic and blues scales, and the playing styles of Grappelli and Venuti. Part 2 covers chords, 251’s, the cycle of fifths, chord substitution, and the playing styles of Stuff Smith and Jean luc Ponty. Parts 1 and 2 are both just $30 each! Please use the following link if you're interested; https://bit.ly/3iVwt7p There are a couple of free lessons you can try out before buying. If you would like a copy of the 20 blues licks, the basic melody, along with the chord sequence, subscribe then email me at haighchris@hotmail.com. For further info on jazz, rock and blues violin styles, see my website https://bit.ly/3jrBLb7
Saturday, 22 August 2020
Liked on YouTube: Damon Albarn - Go Back - Tribute to Tony Allen at the AIM Awards 2020
Damon Albarn - Go Back - Tribute to Tony Allen at the AIM Awards 2020
Tribute to Tony Allen at the AIM Independent Music Awards. August 12, 2020. Recorded at Studio 13.
Tribute to Tony Allen at the AIM Independent Music Awards. August 12, 2020. Recorded at Studio 13.
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
Shure MV5 Review - USB + Lightning Microphone Test
Shure MV5 Review - USB + Lightning Microphone Test A complete review of the super cute Shure MV5 Digital Condenser Mic - a portable home studio microphone for iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC. Buy the MV5 here: https://bit.ly/2Y9UJuL Or, get the MV5 in a complete mobile recording pack here: https://bit.ly/324SD0r Read our detailed review of the MV5 here (includes hi-res audio recording) https://bit.ly/2YfgV6I Compare it to all the USB mics we have tested here https://bit.ly/2VH3JEv Other accessories (Amazon affiliate links - as an Amazon Associate I will earn a small commission if you click and then purchase) Furry windscreen for MV5: https://amzn.to/322nA59 Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter: https://amzn.to/2XK2SWq OTG Adapter (USB-C): https://amzn.to/2PG2IuN OTG Adapter (Micro USB): https://amzn.to/3fJixM2 0:00 Start 01:09 Intro to MV5 04:03 Shure MV5 with Android Phone (USB + OTG) 04:45 Shure MV5 with iPad (Lightning connector) 06:59 Shure MV5 in Vocal Mode 07:19 Shure MV5 in Instrument Mode 09:22 Summary: Pros and Cons of MV5 Visit our web site for helpful guides, hints tips and more on setting up your home recording studio: https://bit.ly/2Txj9sY Shop my favourite home recording products: https://bit.ly/2NKjYOI Check out the Music Repo Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MusicRepo Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicrepo Connect with us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/1CkZGCu Find us on Pinterest: https://bit.ly/1eysFrn Follow us on Instagram https://bit.ly/2YqZ8Id #MusicRepoTV #HomeRecordingStudio #MusicProduction
Monday, 17 August 2020
Liked on YouTube: Jerusalem Ridge - Andy Reiner - Fiddle Solo
Jerusalem Ridge - Andy Reiner - Fiddle Solo
Sheet Music available at https://bit.ly/2Y8uZit More Jerusalem Ridge Playalong Videos: Backing Track Only: https://youtu.be/X_lrwAJjpyo The Tune: https://youtu.be/i-kcJKCHUUo Cat Interruption Outtake: https://youtu.be/Z1w9tM8eCU4 https://bit.ly/3kTCZ0g https://bit.ly/313HXzD
Sheet Music available at https://bit.ly/2Y8uZit More Jerusalem Ridge Playalong Videos: Backing Track Only: https://youtu.be/X_lrwAJjpyo The Tune: https://youtu.be/i-kcJKCHUUo Cat Interruption Outtake: https://youtu.be/Z1w9tM8eCU4 https://bit.ly/3kTCZ0g https://bit.ly/313HXzD
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