Here is a lesson on how to use the metronome in your practice.
We start by simply clapping simple rhythms with a metronome. Then we try playing something simple on the fiddle: open strings, and then scales. Finally, we try looping small pieces of a tune with the metronome before doing a whole tune with the metronome.
There are lots of free metronome apps. I also sometimes use this youtube channel in lessons: https://youtu.be/usctjhJGYic
part one: clapping
quarter, half, eighth notes
patterns: tucka, hoedown triplets
start at 80-100 bpm
part two: fiddling
do all of the above on the fiddle.
then try on a 1 octave D scale.
part three: tunes
try to play very simple tunes with the metronome
start by looping one small part
bile em cabbage
twinkle little star
oh susannah
wabash cannonball
Fiddlehed course outline and sheet music here: http://www.jkleinberg.com/fiddlehed/
Remember, out of all the lessons on tunes, variations, technique, etc., the best thing I have to give to you is good practice. Simply play every day in a fun and productive way.
Let me know if the lessons can be improved in any way.
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