This is intended as a resource for my violin students and includes my selection of clips of pieces appearing on their violin exam syllabus. I am currently posting a module of Irish tunes during a period of lockdown due to corona virus.
"The Mazurka (Polish: mazurek or mazur) is a Polish folk dance in triple meter, usually at a lively tempo, and with "strong accents unsystematically placed on the second or third beat".
Polish composer Chopin was one of the most famous pianists. He wrote more than 50 mazurkas ... Watch one of Chopin's Mazurka's played by one of Poland's best pianists
Try this easy jig. You can break it down into steps
1 Clap or say the rhythm.
2 Shadow Bow the rhythm
3 Bow the rhythm on an open string
4 Say the note names
5 Say the fingers
6 Play pizzicato plucking
7 Bow and play the tune
Key Signature F# C#
Key D major.
The tune uses 5 notes of the D Major Scale d r m s l
It skips the 4th and 7th notes
Theory Corner
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D major pentatonic scale notes
The major pentatonic scale is made from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th notes from the major scale above. The 4th and 7th note of the major scale are not used. Below are those notes numbered 1 to 5 on the piano keyboard.
Virtuoso Corner
Yo Yo Ma from America is one of the world's best cello players. Even though he can't perform at the moment in concert halls, he is still performing at home. Here is a performance he recorded specially for all the people working in hospitals.
This is for the healthcare workers on the frontlines — the Sarabande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3. Your ability to balance human connection and scientific truth in service of us all gives me hope. #songsofcomfortpic.twitter.com/s9e35RW03N
Try this easy jig. You can break it down into steps
1 Clap or say the rhythm.
2 Shadow Bow the rhythm
3 Bow the rhythm on an open string
4 Say the note names
5 Say the fingers
6 Play pizzicato plucking
7 Bow and play the tune
Key Signature F# C#
Key D major.
The tune uses 5 notes of the D Major Scale d r m s l
It skips the 4th and 7th notes
Theory Corner
Search Results
Featured snippet from the web
D major pentatonic scale notes
The major pentatonic scale is made from the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th notes from the major scale above. The 4th and 7th note of the major scale are not used. Below are those notes numbered 1 to 5 on the piano keyboard.
Famous Cellists: Yo Yo Ma from America is one of the best cello players in the world today. Even though he can't perform in concert halls , he is busy recording at home Here is a special performance that he recorded recently. A special shout out to cello student and nurse Andreja.
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This is for the healthcare workers on the frontlines — the Sarabande from Bach’s Cello Suite No. 3. Your ability to balance human connection and scientific truth in service of us all gives me hope. #songsofcomfortpic.twitter.com/s9e35RW03N
In the video, I look at the second part of John Ryan's Polka.
The letters above the sheet music at the bottom show what chords to play.
Let me know how you get on.
I love to play polkas. They are the easiest of the Irish dance tunes to play. Try this one . If you are playing guitar uke or piano, you can add the chord of D major. It will work for the whole tune. Cellos and violins could also play the easy osinato shown on the chart. Part B cvoming up in the next video. Let me know how you get on in the comments.
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