5 Steps to Improvising on Bluegrass Fiddle Tunes

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@mistahcoughdrop 2 жыл бұрын

David, you are so articulate and clear in how you approach this topic (and others) and there's always a lovely gem that folks (like me) can take away. You didn't say it, but with improvising, it's essentially this, is it not? "Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur. Many thanks as always for giving my mind something to wrap my head around.

@Pgitlitz 2 жыл бұрын

Very valuable info. I have played several instruments for nearly 60 years. I teach and mostly play and teach fiddle tunes. I have transcribed players versions of tunes, but rarely work through solos or even octaves. I am quite confident with theory, improvise some and write loads of tunes, but I can take my own playing to a new level. One can always improve and these are the clear steps to take.

@AlohaAmberBurger 2 жыл бұрын

Gosh you're such an awesome speaker! Thank you so much for sharing your valuable knowledge for us to piggyback

@winstonmitchellmusic8741 2 жыл бұрын

full studio tour!

@lucylindblommusic 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I needed! 😂 I almost always learn the tune in different octaves first to help me find how it can be played in different places which I've found very helpful. The step that I do the least, out of the ones you brought up, is probably transcribing someone else's solo which is such a valuable thing to do! I will do it occasionally but usually take the quicker route by finding a tab already written out, which works too but learning a specific arrangement by ear is key too! Great video!! Thank you!

@sellark 2 жыл бұрын

Your Patreon membership continues to supply excellent content. The steps you mention are key elements. I am actively drilling all of them, from transcribing to arpeggio practice. It’s a long labor of love…and it works! Thanks

@mariontor8139 2 жыл бұрын

Yes please for a room tour.

@whitebroncomusic 2 жыл бұрын

I accidentally ended up in your KZbin channel and watched this video. Please, never stop.

@wandering128 2 жыл бұрын

Excellently presented info that applies to all the instruments. Enjoyed hearing your approach on this subject. I do many of the things you spoke of. I've successfully transcribed a couple mando breaks that I felt were way out of my reach. Like you mentioned, it sounded as if only 1 mando was playing. Did them totally by ear. Took alot of time and effort, but achieving that has made a measurable difference in my playing and confidence level going fwd. I'm definitely not an advanced player - only been at it 4 years, self taught - so this skill is certainly obtainable by all. You can do it people!

@godfathermusic8973 Жыл бұрын

Amazing thanku David.

@dcameronm 2 жыл бұрын

Relentlessly positive. Of course you can do it. One of the big things that makes your lessons different. And the version of the Charlie Parker quote I heard was a tad more, uh, colorful.

@darrylreaume590 2 жыл бұрын

Yes studio tour

@davidsims1329 2 жыл бұрын

Wow David my name is Dave Sims and I live in Greenville SC and I just picked up my first really nice mandolin. We should meet for coffee. You do a great job. As I try to learn It’s hard.