We’ll start with the basics and be playing a song by the end of the week. If you know a few chords, you can start learning. This class is set up to teach you just that. It’s mostly about how to move the thumb and fingers on your picking hand independently. Want to start fingerpicking? The big secret is that there’s no secret. In reality, the focus of this jam will be decided by You, the jammers! Let’s find a groove and ride it!įingerpicking 101 (Level 2) – Martin Grosswendt Do not be surprised if we try some French Canadian and Irish tunes. Roots is all about playing together! At this jam we will play tunes from many traditions but focusing on familiar tunes. Learning an instrument is rewarding by itself this is an opportunity to take the next step: playing together, harmoniously, with like minded people.įiddle Tune Jam All Instruments (A l l Levels) – Dave Firestine In this class we will build a band with the many talented individuals who dare to show up.
We will also look at left hand ornaments: slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs and.….there will also be fun.īuilding a Fun and Rewarding Band (Level 2-4) – Dave Firestine We will look at arpeggios, the series of notes that make up chords, and use this knowledge to help with improvisation. In this class, we will learn how to build chords, and find efficient ways of moving from one to another. Mandolin Left Hand Literacy (Level 2-3) – Dave Firestine
