Fiddle Fun Flex - Learn Fiddle Tunes and Play by Ear on Violin or Viola
Learn to play traditional fiddle tunes on violin or viola. Improve on listening and learn to play by ear. Gain music theory and add to your fiddle repertoire with new tunes and fiddle techniques. #creative
Stacey Rae Sinclair
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(96)
What's included
Class Experience
Learn fiddle tunes the traditional way - by ear! This course is perfect for violin and viola players with at least a year of playing experience. Classical students will explore a new genre of playing. Fiddle students will pick up a new tune. Using a tune teach format, students will practice their listening skills. We'll also discuss the format of traditional fiddle tunes and learn some music theory. Students will learn some of the history of each tune. Every week will feature video instruction of traditional tunes in a different key. Learners will experience scales and arpeggios for each week's tunes. Folk and fiddle tunes have plenty of opportunity for improvisation and embellishment. Videos will include tips for improvising and including fiddle techniques. Beginners through advancing musicians will learn techniques to improve their fiddle playing. Experience fiddle tunes in a friendly and encouraging format. Students will interact with the teacher and one another as they demonstrate and practice their new tunes. Students will build community with fellow fiddlers each week. Interactions include: Posting videos of daily practice in the Outschool classroom. Receive teacher and peer feedback. Video scavenger hunt challenges. Find and share your favourite versions of the fiddle tunes. Call and response challenges. Each fiddler will post part of the tune following the call and response format. Jam along videos. Learners will post videos of their own version for others to play along with. Classroom discussion and Q&A. Share questions, ideas, and inspiration with the group. Weekly Schedule: Week 1 (February 15) - D Major. Learn the D major scale, D Pentatonic scale, and arpeggios. Featured Tunes - Soldier's Joy and St. Anne's Reel Featured Skill - Smooth string crossings Week 2 (February 22) - A Major Learn the A major scale, A Pentatonic scale, and arpeggios. Featured Tunes - Salt Creek and Cherokee Shuffle Featured Skill - Bowing options and slurs Week 3 (March 1) - G Major Learn the G major scale, G Pentatonic scale, and arpeggios. Featured Tunes - Blackberry Blossom and Golden Slippers Featured Skill - Figure 8 Bowing Week 4 (March 8) - C Major Learn the C major scale, C Pentatonic scale, and arpeggios. Featured Tunes - Billy in the Lowground and Down Yonder Featured Skill - Shuffle Bow Week 5 (March 15) Modal Tunes and minor scales Featured Tunes - June Apple and Kitchen Girl Featured Skill - Improvising
Learning Goals
Students will build their fiddle repertoire with new tunes and playing techniques. Students will learn the music theory, scales, and song structure they’ll need for each tune. Students will improve in their ability to play by ear and Ollie a tune-teach format.
Other Details
Supply List
A violin or viola and bow in good playing condition. Rosin for the bow.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined October, 2020
4.9
96reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Marymount University
Lifelong violinist, fiddler, and gigging musician.
Over 10 years of strings teaching experience, including private lessons, camps and workshops, online classes, and successful Flex classes.
Licensed, master’s degree certified teacher.Reviews
Live Group Class
$24
weekly or $120 for 5 weeks5 weeks
Completed by 7 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
