Here is a simple arrangement we are currently playing in the 4th grade string class at the Chicago Waldorf School. We will be building on this, making it more complex, hence the “simple” designation in the title.
The 3rd Grade at the Chicago Waldorf School is learning this tune.
I learned this tune when I was teaching classes at MacPhail Center for Music. I found a swing version on iTunes as well as some kid oriented recordings and a one from an album called “Ballads of the War of 1812.” Interesting. I may have to do more research on this tune, but the main point for us right now, is to practice using the first finger on the D string, alternating with no fingers on the D string. See the music below.
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Now we have a new way to join our e-mail list (and street team if you like) through the Reverbnation website. Just enter your e-mail below (we won’t sell it to anyone, or even rent it) and we will be in touch about where you are, so we can let you know about shows near you. Or, if you’d rather, just send us a note at our shared orangemightytrio e-mail.
I use other rhythms, like Ivan Galamian’s, but this one separates the octaves by repeating the “home note.” It helps you be sure to know where each octave starts and ends, which helps you understand the scale better. Then you can break it up into octaves in your head. I also like how it sounds, because you are emphasizing the tonic so much.
In the quest for keyboard shortcuts, I’ve been finding some uses for the enter key…
In Garageband, it puts you at the beginning of the tune. Same in Quicktime.
It’s also very useful in Finder because it makes you jump into to the name of the file and highlights it, so you can type a new one quick, or edit an old one more quickly. I used to have to click on the file name and wait a second, but no more.
Saturday, Oct 18
Orange Mighty Trio
House Concert
Chicago, IL
We continue our living room weekend tour in Bucktown. Thanks to our hosts for inviting us into their home!
