Ode To Joy Call-And-Response Violin Lesson

Let's practice Ode To Joy with a game of call-and-response. I'll play something and leave you a space to play it back. I put full instructions for this in the video description.
In short, this is a good way to learn, improve or review a tune. Along the way you develop your ear and ability to jam with others.
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If you don't yet know the tune, then Call-And-Response is a great way to develop your ear. If you already know the tune, then it's a good way to review and practice it.
Here's how it works:
-I play the whole song so you get an idea of what we're working towards.
-Then I'll play small chunks of the song and then leave you a space to respond. 🧩
-We'll do two rounds for each little bit so you have time to get it. If you need more time, just rewind. ⏪
-Then we’ll put together smaller chunks into bigger chunks. We’ll work through the whole song this way.
-If you want an extra challenge, then just listen without looking at my fingers. 💪
-Don't be discouraged if you can't get the whole song in one session. Your ear may need a break. You can play the game over several sessions. 📅
-Finally, if you get totally stuck, then refer to the sheet music on the FiddleHed lesson page. 🎼
-Call-And-Response develops your ear will help you pick up new tunes and play with others. It also helps you develop a mindset for improvisation. 🧠
Some ways you can practice Call-And-Response on your own:
• Play something on fiddle, then sing the same thing
• Bow something, then pluck it
• Play a melodic chunk, then play the chords for that chunk
• Play a melodic chunk, then play it in a higher or lower octave
I hope this is fun and challenging for you! If you like learning this way, then check out the FiddleHed course.
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[@ogstopper]

Ace! Thank you, Jason.

[@MollyTea55]

Loved this....I play classical piano- can't play some of THAT by ear LOL - this was enjoyable on my fiddle! Thanks Jason!👏👏😀

[@fiddl3hed]

- If you feel chained to the sheet music, know that it's possible to learn to play by ear. Let's reverse-engineer this skill.
- Start by playing one or two bars of a song with sheet music.
- Then close the sheet music and play that chunk a few times until it flows.
- Next, listen to a recording of that chunk. Then alternate between listening and playing it. don't read the sheet music any more.
- In this "musical conversation" you're training the brain to translate from ear to instrument (even though you initially learned the piece with sheet music).
- Move on to the next chunk and repeat. At the end of the session, review all the chunks without sheet music.
- The next day, try to play the same chunks only by listening to the recording. If at first you can't do it, then struggle with it a bit.
- Then practice listening to those two bars in responding with playing them. Your brain will natalie pick up the skill.