Dinah beginning improvisation for jazz violin

Dinah is the perfect tune for starting out with improvisation. In this jazz violin lesson I use the simple chord sequence for this tune as a vehicle for demonstrating the first steps in jazz soloing. First you can do the G major scale simply playing up and down the scale freely over the changing chords. Then try the G major pentatonic and finally the G major blues scale. By not worrying about the requirements of each new chord as it comes you are allowed to play freely and without fear or reservation. Because this is a simple diatonic chord sequence all the notes of each scale will sound ok at any point in the tune. Of course I point out the limitations of this approach and the importance of eventually learning properly about chords phrasing and the use of licks all of which will help to create a much more slick and sophisticated soloing style. Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon 2. Books 3. Subscription video courses 4. Website 5. Email to request pdfs. 1. PATREON This is a platform where anyone can help support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels for 4 10 or 40 per month. At the lowest level you get access to all my pdfs and tune collections plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public. At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat and can request a backing track once a month. Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month and access to all my backing tracks. You can find me on Patreon at 2. BOOKS I have seven fiddle tuition books published by Schott all widely available from the publisher from Amazon and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises. Exploring Jazz Violin Beginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle You can order from 3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES I have three video subscription courses - MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book Parts 1 and 2 are each 26 for 26 lessons covering the first and second halves of the book Part 1 Part 2 -MUSIC GURUS- Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book 35 for 46 lessons ACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course. A monthly sub of 9.99 gives access to all lessons 4. WEBSITE My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles. www.fiddlingaround.co.uk ________________________________________________________________________ TO REQUEST PDFS or ask any questions CONTACT ME AT haighchrishotmail.com,

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