Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Licks for Violin :: Lick Library 001 ChaStewFiddle 2026-09-21 | Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Licks for Violin :: Lick Library 001
Baby Face :: Key C :: 240bpm :: Gypsy Jazz & Blues Violin Backing Tracks ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-11 | Title: Baby Face(DOWNLOAD THIS TRACK FOR FREE @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.comKEY: CTEMPO: 240bpmSTRUCTURE: 4 bar intro, 4x in C, Tag OutroCOMPOSER: Harry Akst, lyrics by Benny Davis 1926======================================================ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.======================================================
Jazz & Blues licks for Violin :: Grappelli Ending Lick #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-09 | Here's a classic (some would say clichéd) way to end a song. Grappelli used it at the end of "Minor Swing". #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Jazz & Blues licks for Violin - THE LICK #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-08 | THE LICK is an improvisational cliché which, as Wikipedia puts it, is "now usually used for comedic effect". It's just a basic minor 2-5-1 lick. #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Jazz & Blues licks for Violin - Classical Quotation Bach #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-07 | Using classical quotations in your improvisation is a good way to spice them up. Most of your audience will then be wracking their brains trying to decide which piece the lick came from! Here's one from Bach's double violin concerto in Dm that was used by Grappelli on at least one occasion.Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Frans Poptie (Violin) HCQ Strut ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-06 | Franz Poptie (1918 - 2010) was considered to be the Dutch Grappelli. He recorded a fantastic version of the Grappelli/Rheinhardt tune HCQ Strut. When I searched for this in 2023 it seemed to have vanished from the Internet so I thought I'd upload it, together with some enhanced and colourized photos.There is a backing track for this tune at youtube.com/watch?v=oAH2AqtgmLc&list=PLUQV6RFOFmf-mFJ0ZK6y4CMBSM_kf9r9b&index=16You can download it from Bandcamp (free) chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/track/hcq-strut-gypsy-jazz-backing-trackThe first part of the improv is broken down in the video youtube.com/watch?v=iows7SsQ1Fc&list=PLUQV6RFOFmf9qd75VQK50AaCEs0W-JCej&index=15
Jazz & Blues licks for Violin :: Stuff Smith Lick #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-06 | A very simple but effective lick as used by STUFF SMITH in his classic song "You'ze a Viper". #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Jazz & Blues licks for Violin :: Transposable - No open strings #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-05 | A transposable short lick. If you don't use open strings in a lick you can shift it up and down the fingerboard and change key really easily. #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Jazz & Blues licks for Violin with chromatic run #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-04 | A development of Lick 001 adding a chromatic run. #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Jazz & Blues licks for Violin :: Stéphane Grappelli ending lick #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-03 | An impressive sounding lick from Grappelli in G that isn't actually that hard to play. #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Jazz & Blues Improvisation for Violin :: Eddie South lick #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-03-02 | Here's a very melodic dominant 7 lick from Eddie South (1904-1962) #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Blues Lick for violin in E & A LOOP & PLAY ALONG #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-02-14 | A nice bluesy lick for fiddle in E & A. #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Jazz Lick for violin in G and various keys LOOP & PLAY ALONG #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-02-13 | Here is a simple but swinging II-V-I lick in G, with which I then demonstrate how I transpose licks into other keys D, C, F, Bb). #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Blues Lick in 2nd position LOOP & PLAY ALONG #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-02-12 | A tasty blues lick played in second position #shorts
2-5-1 Jazz lick in 2nd position LOOP & PLAY ALONG #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-02-11 | A 2-5-1 Jazz lick played in 2nd position #shorts Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Eddie South Dom7 LOOP & PLAY ALONG #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-02-11 | A dominant 7 lick from Eddie South #shorts
Dom7 Lick Florin Niculescu LOOP & PLAY ALONG #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-02-10 | A lick from the amazing Florin Niculescu over a Dominant 7 chord that can be transpose to loads of keys. Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Franz Poptie Lick from HCQ Strut LOOP & PLAY ALONG #shorts ChaStewFiddle 2023-02-10 | Franz Poptie Lick from HCQ Strut #shorts Franz Poptie was the Dutch Stéphane Grappelli. This is the first phrase from his version of HCQ Strut, originally by the Hot Club Quintet (hence the HCQ) featuring Grappelli and Reinhardt.Free backing tracks at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com
Learn the Pentatonic Scale for Violin :: Tutorial B minor D major pentatonic :: Gypsy Jazz Fiddle ChaStewFiddle 2020-07-04 | Third in a series of pentatonic scale tutorials. I'm pretty lazy when it comes to practicing scales so I thought this would be a good way to force myself to do it and to help out those who wanted to learn too. Let's learn the pentatonic scales together!The scales here are B minor and D major pentatonic. These are basically the same notes which are:B D E F# A for Bm pentatonicD E F# A B for D major pentatonicI have a backing track video for practicing these scales here:youtu.be/rRTT10TbcEEYou can also download the track from my Bandcamp account for free (although donations are possible, wink wink ;-)chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com(This is a revised upload as in the original I foolishly put the wrong notes on the screen, while playing the right ones! Thanks to those that pointed this out.)
Youre Driving Me Crazy :: Key C to F :: 210bpm :: Gypsy Jazz & Blues Violin Backing Tracks ChaStewFiddle 2020-06-20 | You're Driving Me Crazy(Free download @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com)KEY: C to FTEMPO: 210bpmSTRUCTURE: 4 bar intro, 3x in C, 3x in FCOMPOSER: Walter Donaldson 1930 This version is more like the recording Grappelli & Reinhardt where they modulate to F. The chorus is in C x3 and F x3 (which is a bit longer than the original recording for more practice!)Here is a version in C only ... youtu.be/_pUtRf1uZpU[Sorry for not posting over the last few months - this was due to a serious illness but I hope to get back to regular posting soon]======================================================ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.======================================================
Youre Driving Me Crazy :: Key C :: 210bpm :: Gypsy Jazz & Blues Violin Backing Tracks - Playback ChaStewFiddle 2020-06-19 | You're Driving Me Crazy(Free download @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com)KEY: CTEMPO: 210bpmSTRUCTURE: 4 bar intro, 5 chorusesCOMPOSER: Walter Donaldson 1930 This was recorded by Grappelli & Reinhardt but they modulate to F.Here is a version that does just that... youtu.be/R6fjENfAs_o[Sorry for not posting over the last few months - this was due to a serious illness but I hope to get back to regular posting soon]======================================================ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.======================================================
Cest Manifique :: 190bpm :: Key C :: Gypsy Jazz & Blues Violin Backing Tracks - Playback ChaStewFiddle 2019-10-13 | C'est Manifique(Free download @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com)KEY: CTEMPO: 119bpmSTRUCTURE: 4 bar intro, 8 chorusesCOMPOSER: Cole Porter A Cole Porter classic that swings very well.======================================================ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.======================================================
Line 6 Relay G10 Wireless system revisited after 1 YEAR of use (2019) ChaStewFiddle 2019-06-02 | Time flies. I bought my Line 6 Relay 10 Wireless system to use with my Yamaha YEV-104 well over a year ago (Feb 2018) so I thought I'd make a video telling you how it had performed and any bugs or problems I'd come across.I still think it's awesome but there are a couple of things:1) The transmitter doesn't change to green when fully charged (despite a software update)2) The USB power connection is flimsy and doesn't seat firmly in the socket
Dark Eyes (Les Yeux Noirs) Dm :: 220bpm :: Gypsy Jazz & Blues Violin Backing Tracks - Playback ChaStewFiddle 2019-04-01 | Dark Eyes - Les Yeux Noirs - Очи чёрные (Óči čjórnye)(Free download @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com)KEY: DmTEMPO: 220bpmSTRUCTURE: Count-in intro, 16 chorusesCOMPOSER: Traditional Lyrics by Yevhen HrebinkaA classic Gypsy Jazz tune from a traditional Russian ballad (probably). Nice and easy to improvise to using D Melodic Minor (over A7 and Dm) and Gdim (same as Edim, Bbdim or C#dim) over A7(b9) plus the usual arpeggios and licks.======================================================ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.======================================================
VLOG :: St. Patricks Day 2019 Phnom Penh Cambodia :: 7 gigs in one day ChaStewFiddle 2019-03-31 | A Gig Vlog without much gig in it. This is the time we did 7 gigs in one day for our Phnon Penh St. Patrick's day parade, organised by the very efficient Joe O'Wrigley. It all went smoothly and was all good fun but in the words of Joe himself "I'm never doing that again!" :-)
Jeepers Creepers G :: Gypsy Jazz & Blues Violin Backing Tracks - Playback ChaStewFiddle 2019-03-04 | Jeepers Creepers (Free download @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com)KEY: GTEMPO: 200bpmSTRUCTURE: Four bar intro, four choruses, repeat endingCOMPOSER: Harry Warren, Johnny Mercer, 1938======================================================ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.======================================================I already uploaded a Bb version of this but Christiaan van Hemertrecently did an interesting lesson but in the key of G. So, I put this up in case you want to practice the tune in G and follow some of Christiaan's advice.Christiaan van Hemert's lessonyoutube.com/watch?v=xuQtbX7AkoQ&t=616s
Joseph Joseph (Yosl Yosl) Am 200bpm :: Gypsy Jazz & Blues Violin Backing Tracks - Playback ChaStewFiddle 2019-02-28 | Joseph Joseph (Yosl Yosl) (Free download @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com)KEY: AmTEMPO: 200bpmSTRUCTURE: Four bar rhythm intro, 6 chorusesCOMPOSER: Traditional======================================================ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.======================================================A traditional Russian klezmer tune Yosl Yosl that has become a favourite of Gypsy Jazz musicians. It's also been recorded in hundreds of different versions with lyrics in dozens of languages.It's a great tune for practicing the minor 2-5, like Minor Swing, you can throw in the b9 on the E7 (F) for an exotic "klezmer" sound.An up-tempo version featuring Jason Anickyoutube.com/watch?v=JcxApR2fdhQA slower vocal version with vocals (Tomas Novak on fiddle)youtube.com/watch?v=WqawqSF4xs8
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Lick over HCQ Strut from Frans Poptie :: Lick Library 015 ChaStewFiddle 2019-02-20 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS==============================================A lick, or rather a few phrases, from the relatively unknown Frans Poptie, the Dutch Grappelli (1918 - 2010), which he used over the first eight bars of HCQ Strut.It's always a good idea to borrow from players other than Grappelli and Poptie has done versions of a few jazz standards, including Sweet Georgia Brown and HCQ Strut.Although not that well known, a lot of game players have heard him on the song "Rhythm for You" by Eddy Christiani & Frans Poptie, which was used as the Fallout 3 computer game soundtrack. (Released in 2008)Download the backtrack from BANDCAMP chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/track/hcq-strut-gypsy-jazz-backing-trackor use the one on this channelyoutu.be/oAH2AqtgmLc
Violin Breakdown :: Learn how to play HCQ Strut (Melody) :: Jazz & Blues Fiddle ChaStewFiddle 2019-01-03 | HCQ STRUT:: An original tune by Grappelli and Reinhardt recorded in 1939 in London. In this video I attempt to breakdown the melody (the first time through the tune at least) to learn it.Here's a version of the originalyoutube.com/watch?v=c8_cZSrqqpEYou can download the backing track FREE here:chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.comJust enter $0 in the field (unless you are feeling generous, of course).Or use the channel's backing track:youtu.be/oAH2AqtgmLcIf you have a tune or solo you'd like me to breakdown just let me know in the comments :-)
How to play Diminished 7th Arpeggios on the violin (all keys) :: Tutorial ChaStewFiddle 2018-12-30 | In this video I attempt to demonstrate how to play Diminished 7th arpeggios on the fiddle, in all twelve keys.The Diminished 7th arpeggio consists of four notes, all a minor third apart e.g. G, Bb Db Fb (E). As the notes are all an equal distance from each other it's known as a "symmetrical" arpeggio.
Violin Breakdown :: Learn how to play Paquito (Melody) :: Jazz & Blues Fiddle ChaStewFiddle 2018-12-23 | PAQUITO :: A simple tune in E minor that was written for guitar but that sounds great on violin. In this video I breakdown the melody.You can download the backing track FREE here:chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/track/paquito-gypsy-jazz-backing-trackJust enter $0 in the field (unless you are feeling generous, of course).Or use the channel's backing track:youtube.com/watch?v=cVNO9nthXoIIf you have a tune or solo you'd like me to breakdown just let me know in the comments :-)
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Dom7 Lick Florin Niculescu :: Lick Library 014 ChaStewFiddle 2018-12-08 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS==============================================A lick from the amazing Florin Niculescu over a Dominant 7 chord that can be transpose to loads of keys.A bit of a hasty video thanks to too much work since I got back to Asia. But Xmas is coming :-) Hope to have more time then.
Artistes playing at the Whitby open mic at the Pavilion :: Sept 2018 ChaStewFiddle 2018-10-29 | A short film featuring local artists playing at the open mic at Whitby's Pavilion venue.MackieDan Webster & Emily Lawler (youtube.com/channel/UCIJk40KgTuYAsDfh9T7tmZg)Doom Folk(Odd loss of stereo at around 4 mins - no idea why - sorry about that)
Paquito Em 180bpm :: Gypsy Jazz & Blues Violin Backing Tracks - Playback ChaStewFiddle 2018-10-24 | Paquito (Free download @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com)KEY: EmTEMPO: 180bpmSTRUCTURE: Four bar rhythm intro, 8 chorusesCOMPOSER: Paquito Lorier ======================================================ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.======================================================A version by Robin Nolan and his broyoutube.com/watch?v=I2JIO1JWlWcAnother versionyoutube.com/watch?v=xcaUqbqbXLU
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Eddie South Dominant 7 lick :: Lick Library 013 ChaStewFiddle 2018-10-18 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS==============================================This nice easy and melodic lick, originally played on by Eddie South on his recording of Sweet Georgia Brown over a dominant chord, E7.We transpose it to B7 and G7.
3 Line 6 G10 WIRELESS SYSTEMS WORKING TOGETHER :: FIDDLE, MANDOLIN, GUITAR :: CHASTEW PRODUCT REVIEW ChaStewFiddle 2018-10-08 | A while ago I did a review of the Line 6 G10 wireless system with my Yamaha YEV-104. You can see that original review here:youtu.be/zf6KtNPHjAwLine 6 claim that you can run up to four of these devices together and each unit will automatically select its own frequency - there would be no interference or clashing.I couldn't get hold of four but I did manage three and, with the help of my friends Sue & Jim tested them together.
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: 2-5-1 Lick (2nd) position :: Lick Library 012 ChaStewFiddle 2018-09-18 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS==============================================This nice easy 2-5-1 lick, originally played on guitar, works nicely on the violin. You can play it all in first position or use second to make it a little more fluid (fewer string crossings).Played in C the chords are Dm7 - G7 - CM7Then it can be transposed into other keys by playing on higher or lower strings.
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Blues lick in second (2nd) position :: Lick Library 011 ChaStewFiddle 2018-09-12 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS==============================================An easy but sweet little blues lick from one of Grappelli's versions of Daphne. To make things a bit more interesting we'll do this one in SECOND POSITION! If you are not used to position work (I wasn't) don't panic - it's pretty straightforward and second position is a useful one for playing jazz and blues.
ACUS OneFourStrings 5 Acoustic amp for violin REVIEW :: The best amp for electric fiddle (2018)? ChaStewFiddle 2018-09-02 | I recently bought an ACUS OneFourStrings 5 Acoustic amplifier after trying one out in a local shop. I think it's the best portable amp I've ever tried for electric violin. It's designed for acoustic instruments with pick-ups and handles guitar, mandolin, ukulele and, of course, violin.I was looking for some basic features:1) Great, clean, as-close-to-acoustic-as-possible sound for my Yamaha YEV-1042) A built in reverb so I could stop carrying an extra box around3) The ability to mount it on a stand (my ears are in my head, not my knees)4) Durability, portability (It's 7kg or 15.6lbs)5) Good value for money (of course).This little amp seems to give me all this and looks great. It is available in black but the wood finish complements the violin nicely.I managed to get a bargain price for this but the on-line prices vary wildly from the £285 I paid to more than £500! So, shop around.My problem now is getting this to Cambodia when I return later this year. I'll keep you posted on my success with this and how it performs in a live situation.Here are the spec:Frequency Response 50Hz - 20kHzMax Power Out 50W RMSSystem format 2 way biamp.Woofer Power 40W RMSTweeter / Horn Power 10W RMSSensitivity 1W 1m 90dBSPL MAX 108dBCrossover ElectronicWoofer size 5"High Freq driver Compression tweeterBox 2 way bass reflexConstruction PlywoodWeight 7kgDimensions Height: 29cm, Width: 24.5cm, Depth: 25cmThis company produce a whole range of amps and their site is:www.acus-sound.it
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Ending Lick for Violin :: Lick Library 010 ChaStewFiddle 2018-08-26 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS==============================================Here's a classic (some would say clichéd) way to end a song. Grappelli used it at the end of "Minor Swing". It's a pretty easy chromatic lick you can also use to link two choruses (i.e. in All of Me).In the video we start in C and transpose it to G, F and A.
Visiting Whitby Folk Festival (to get my fiddle set up) :: 2018 ChaStewFiddle 2018-08-25 | As I'm in the UK for a while and visiting friends in Yorkshire so I went along to Whitby folk festival to meet up with Phee Harrison who set up my new purchase, a Mittenwald violin. He did a great job and now it plays better, sounds better.The string height is now 5mm (G) 3mm (E) - it was super-high when I bought it!The last time I was at the festival was 1975 so things have changed a bit but Whitby is still a charming and interesting sea-side town, dating back to the 7th century.Making videos is a bit tricky where I'm staying now but hope to get back to regular production soon.
Jazz & Blues Improvisation - THE LICK and why you should learn it :: Lick Library 009 ChaStewFiddle 2018-07-29 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS================================================================THE LICK is an improvisational cliché which, as Wikipedia puts it, is "now usually used for comedic effect". It's just a basic minor 2-5-1 lick but watch the video below to find out why it's become such a meme.youtube.com/watch?v=krDxhnaKD7QThe original of "The Lick" is lost in the mists of time, no one seems to know where exactly it came from, but it's worth knowing to feel one of the "in" crowd at your next impromptu (or promptu) jam session. Enjoy!P.S. if you are wondering the violinist ripping out the lick at 0:30 is Zach Brock - check him out.And if you want the notes - here they are youtube.com/watch?v=SVzK1znrBD0
Jazz & Blues Improvisation - Classical Quotations :: Licks for Violin :: Lick Library 008 ChaStewFiddle 2018-07-07 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS================================================================Using classical quotations in your improvisation is a good way to spice them up. Most of your audience will then be wracking their brains trying to decide which piece the lick came from! Here's on from Bach's double violin concerto in Dm that was used by Grappelli on at least one occasion.
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Stuff Smith Licks for Violin :: Lick Library 007 ChaStewFiddle 2018-06-30 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS================================================================A very simple but effective lick as used by STUFF SMITH in his classic song "You'ze a Viper". He plays an amazing solo in this tune and if you haven't heard it it's worth checking out. youtube.com/watch?v=TKFH_zh4gY0It's in G but can be transposed to other keys quite easily.
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Licks for Violin :: Lick Library 006 ChaStewFiddle 2018-06-20 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS==============================================This one is a short lick but I demonstrate how to play it in NOSE configuration (No Open Strings Employed). If you don't use open strings in a lick you can shift it up and down the fingerboard and change key really easily.Grappelli used this one as an intro lick quite often (usually in D).
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Licks for Violin :: Lick Library 005 ChaStewFiddle 2018-06-08 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS================================================================A development of Lick 001 adding a chromatic run.Check out Lick 001 if you haven't learned it yet.youtu.be/dd-6915PpH8I've included the notes on the screen (in alphabetic notation - some repetitions not written) to help you out. Let me know if this works for you. You should, of course, try to reproduce and learn these little snippets by ear, wherever possible.
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Licks for Violin :: Lick Library 004 (Stéphane Grappelli) ChaStewFiddle 2018-05-28 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS================================================================An impressive sounding lick from Grappelli in G that isn't actually that hard to play. Part of the lick can be used on its own and be transposed into C.I've included the notes on the screen (in alphabetic notation - some repetitions not written) to help you out. Let me know if this works for you. You should, of course, try to reproduce and learn these little snippets by ear, wherever possible.
Jazz & Blues Improvisation :: Licks for Violin :: Lick Library 003 (Eddie South) ChaStewFiddle 2018-05-22 | LICK LIBRARY :: A COLLECTION OF JAZZ & BLUES LICKS FOR VIOLIN PLAYERS================================================================Here's a very melodic dominant 7 lick from Eddie South (1904-1962). South didn't leave the great body of work that Grappelli did but he was one of the great jazz fiddlers of the era. This comes from South's version of Sweet Georgia Brown which is packed with fabulous lines and melodic licks.I've included the notes on the screen (in alphabetic notation - some repetitions not written) to help you out. Let me know if this works for you. You should, of course, try to reproduce and learn these little snippets by ear, wherever possible.
Pentatonic Scale Woodshed Bm D major 120bpm :: Gypsy Jazz Fiddle Backing Track ChaStewFiddle 2018-04-23 | A chord sequence consisting of a minor chord followed by its relative major chord. This backing track can be used to practise the pentatonic scales. The minor pentatonic and major pentatonic use the same notes but have a different tonic root.In this video I go through the two scales so we can learn them together! youtu.be/itJJGr0mdGQBm pentatonic scale: B, D, E, F#, AD major pentatonic scale: D, E, F#, A, B
Learn the Pentatonic Scale for Violin :: Tutorial B minor D major pentatonic :: Gypsy Jazz Fiddle ChaStewFiddle 2018-04-23 | Third in a series of pentatonic scale tutorials. I'm pretty lazy when it comes to practising scales so I thought this would be a good way to force myself to do it and to help out those who wanted to learn too. Let's learn the pentatonic scales together!The scales here are B minor and D major pentatonic. These are basically the same notes which are:B D E F# A for Bm pentatonicD E F# A B for D major pentatonicI have a backing track video for practising these scales here:youtu.be/rRTT10TbcEEYou can also download the track from my Bandcamp account for free (although donations are possible, wink wink ;-)chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com(I'm going to create an album with all keys so this may not be ready immediately)
