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In this video, Alisa uses the concepts she introduced in Part 1 to improvise on ’Ida Red’ and ‘Cacklin’ Hen.’”
Links to recordings of:
Also see the Apple Music playlist on the main Improvising for Fiddlers and Violinists page.
| SESSION 3: Groove Loops |
| SESSION 3: Groove Loops, Part 1 |
In the third session of Improvising for Fiddlers and Violinists, Alisa focuses on improvising with pitch over repeated constant rhythms or “groove loops.” She says “We’ll find rad rhythms in parts of tunes and words. Over these rhythms, we’ll look at how to choose notes to create compelling shapes and melodies.” She shows you groove loops (or bow rhythms) based on fiddle tunes like “Wheel Hoss,” “Blackberry Blossom,” and Mississippi Sawyer.” She also shows you how to improvise with “word loops” (a rhythm pattern based on a phrase or sentence), “tune loops” (the rhythm of one phrase of a tune), and “doodle groove loops” (a rhythmic and melodic phrase based on a “doodle”).
| Groove Loops Notation and Exercises (Available to subscribers) |
| Circle of Fifths Walk Up MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |
| Circle of Fifths with Pulse MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |
