Once you know the arpeggios based on the L shape, you can easily find double stops to harmonize the melodies of the songs you’re playing. Sharon shows you two handy double stops in the L shape for D, G, and A, and gives you a couple exercises using them.
| Old Joe Clark |
| Old Joe Clark, Part 1 |
The old-time tune “Old Joe Clark” is a favorite at jams and picking parties everywhere. Sharon will teach you the tune by ear, phrase by phrase, with lots of opportunities for you to find the melody yourself and then play along with Sharon. You’ll also learn a typical rhythm used in many fiddle tunes that corresponds to the fiddlers’ “shuffle bow” rhythm.
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