Lockdown Music Module: Hubaitse Jig on Cello

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Beginners' Cello Tutorial on an easy 8 bar jig. 

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.

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. #songsofcomfort pic.twitter.com/s9e35RW03N

— Yo-Yo Ma (@YoYo_Ma) March 16, 2020

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John Ryan's Polka Part B

 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.

John Ryan's Polka

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.

Ostinato for cello and violins

Note values 

D major Map

Slow Air Mo Gile Mear Part B

Video tutorial of part B of slow air Mo Gile Mear. Looking forward to playing this with my students post pandemic.

See the previous post for part A.

Mo Gile Mear Part B

Question The key signature is missing What should be added at the beginning for G major?

Mo Gile Mear Violin Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUif8ssLKrE

Hello to all my violin students in Waterford. Keep practising. Here is a new tune for you to try.

Listen to Sting and the Chieftains sing it here https://safeshare.tv/x/K4gjc8p7qzo#

https://images.app.goo.gl/jDq5QUaLh Link to sheet music

Songs My Mother Taught Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2pt8re5oYA

Posting this for Milena. This song is on the RIAM syllabus for Grade 2. It is very slow. Sung her by the great American bass, Paul Robeson.  It is always good to have an idea of the lyrics when playing songs 

Paganini Caprice Grade 3 ABRSM

Posting this specially for Hannah. Two renditions of a Paganini Caprice from ABRSM Grade 3 syllabus. It was the theme music for The South Bank Show.