Wait! Can it be? Are there still more songs that can be played with just eight notes? Why… yes there are! We have just published Popular 8 Note Songs Book 2 for aspiring musicians everywhere. The music pattern book contains over twenty tunes, including duets by both Beethoven and Bach. We think of classical composers like these |
And speaking of the harmonica, if you are interested in seeing how the harmonica can play these eight note songs, you will be happy to know that there is a beginning lesson in Popular 8 Note Songs Book 2 with a color chart to help you match a harmonica to the songs patterns, plus more instructions online at www.UpadoUnlimited.com, |
The first time I heard the Bach Minuet duet was when my two daughters were taking Suzuki Violin lessons many years ago. I was so surprised to find that it could be played with just 8 notes. On our website, you can listen to the free audio track of my daughters accompanying me on violin while I play the xylophone. |
Swallow Tail Jig is a familiar tune to many Irish fiddlers, and some historians date the origin of the tune all the way back to the mid-nineteenth century. People often wonder about the difference between a jig and a reel. If a vocalist can sing “elephant, elephant” along with the beat, then it is a jig. If he can sing “alligator, alligator,” then the musician is playing a reel. A jig, written in 6/8 time, basically has three beats per measure. A reel, on the other hand, has four beats per measure.
| Fiddle songs have a special place in my heart because both of my daughters are classical violinists, Suzuki Violin teachers and fiddle players. (I am including a video of them playing Old Joe Clark back when they were in high school and early college. A friend is joining them on the accordion. Enjoy!) |