Klezmer Fiddle

Klezmer, the celebratory dance music of Eastern European Jews, has gained popularity in recent years, partly through the work of the musical super-group, the Klezmatics.

Videos

• Intro (05:26) - In this first video, Lisa provides an overview of the Klezmer Fiddle instructional series.

• "Freylekhs" (01:19) - Lisa discusses the song "Freylekhs".

• "Freylekhs" Demonstrated (02:03) - Watch a demonstration of the "Freylekhs" tune to grasp its performance nuances.

• "Freylekhs" Analysis (04:44) - Delve into the analysis of the "Freylekhs" tune, exploring its structure and elements.

• "Freylekhs" Second Part (02:26) - Focus on the second part of the "Freylekhs" tune for a comprehensive learning experience.

• "Freylekhs" Ornaments (02:31) - Enhance your playing with Lisa's insights into ornamentation techniques for "Freylekhs."

• "Freylekhs" Shifting Technique (01:43) - Master shifting techniques in the context of the "Freylekhs" tune with Lisa's guidance.

• "Freylekhs" Main Scale (00:46) - Explore the main scale of the "Freylekhs" tune to deepen your understanding.

• "Freylekhs" Performance (02:31) - Enjoy a performance of the complete "Freylekhs" tune by Lisa.

• Execise Routines (09:36) - Engage in exercise routines tailored to improve your Klezmer Fiddle skills.

• Bowing Techniques and Exercises (05:04) - Lisa shares valuable bowing techniques and exercises to refine your playing.

• Left Hand Exercises (04:04) - Work on left-hand exercises to strengthen your finger dexterity and control.

• Intonation (02:33) - Fine-tune your intonation skills with Lisa's expert guidance.

• Shifting Positions (05:12) - Navigate shifting positions smoothly with Lisa's tips and exercises.

• Downward Slide Exercise (03:12) - Practice a downward slide exercise to enhance your playing technique.

• Single Finger Scales (01:46) - Focus on building proficiency with single finger scales in your Klezmer Fiddle playing.

• "Burglar" Rhythm (01:55) - Explore the unique "Burglar" rhythm with Lisa's instruction.

• "Burglar" Demonstrated (02:16) - Watch a demonstration of the "Burglar" tune to see it in action.

• "Burglar" Broken Down (04:48) - Break down the components of the "Burglar" tune for a detailed understanding.

• "Burglar" B Part (04:32) - Learn the B part of the "Burglar" tune to broaden your repertoire.

• "Burglar" Play Along (02:18) - Play along with the "Burglar" tune to reinforce your understanding of the rhythm.

• "Burglar" Clap the Rhythm (01:29) - Internalize the rhythm of the "Burglar" tune through Lisa's clapping demonstration.

• "Hora" Rhythm (03:35) - Explore the rhythm of the traditional "Hora" with Lisa's guidance.

• "Hora" Basic Version (03:11) - Learn the basic version of the "Hora" tune with Lisa's instruction.

• "Hora" Broken Down (04:38) - Break down the components of the "Hora" tune to facilitate learning.

• "Hora" Second and Third Parts (04:18) - Explore the second and third parts of the "Hora" tune with Lisa's guidance.

• "Hora" Demonstrated/Melody (02:21) - Watch Lisa demonstrate and play the melody in the context of the "Hora" tune.

• "Heymishe Freylekhs" Broken Down (03:35) - Break down the components of the "Heymishe Freylekhs" tune for a detailed understanding.

• "Heymishe Freylekhs" Performance (01:58) - Enjoy a performance of the "Heymishe Freylekhs" tune by Lisa.

• "Heymishe Freylekhs" Demonstrated (02:48) - Watch a demonstration of the "Heymishe Freylekhs" tune to grasp its nuances.

• "Khosidl" Performance (04:25) - Experience a performance of the "Khosidl" tune by Lisa.

• "Khosidl" Broken Down (04:10) - Break down the components of the "Khosidl" tune for a detailed understanding.

• "Khosidl" Demonstrated (01:34) - Watch Lisa demonstrate and explore the "Khosidl" tune with her expert guidance.

• Outro (04:13) - Lisa concludes the instructional series with a closing message.