Unit 2A: Strings

1. Lesson 1: Violin
2. Lesson 2: Viola
3. Lesson 3: Cello
4. Lesson 4: Double Bass
5. Extras

Lesson 1: Violin

Classical music examples:

• Bleach: Never Meant to Belong (Sad Violin Solo)
• Ben Chan- Fast Violin Playing

Folk music examples:

• Natalie MacMaster/Leahy – Natalie’s Medley
• Lord of the Dance – Strings of Fire HD
• Lord of the Dance – The Lament

Country music examples:

• Orange Blossom Special – Champion fiddle player Danny Boy

How it’s made:

• Violins

Lesson 2: Viola

Classical music examples:

• Goija playing Bach
• J.S. Bach 6th Cello Suite transcribed for viola: Courante
• Brahms Viola Sonata (p1) Vesna Gruppman

Violin and Viola playing together:

• Max Bruch – Double Concerto for violin and viola

Lesson 3: Cello

Classical music examples:

• Classical playlist

Modern music examples:

• Bring Him Home
• Charlie Brown Medley

These two videos are about the Piano Guys. Everything they do is quality.
The second video shows the cello being used in unique ways.

Lesson 4: Double Bass

Classical music example:

• Giovanni Bottesini Concerto for Double Bass No 2 in B Minor

Modern examples:

• Stanley Clarke – Bass Folk Song
• Red Hot Chili Peppers – Can’t Stop Upright Bass Cover

This piece is unique. One musician recorded several tracks using only the bass (plucked and bowed) and a few hand made instruments. Each time a new sound is introduced, the video shows you that new sound.

Folk music examples:

• Mose Scarlett w/ Tony Quarrington & Abbey Sholzberg

This is just three guys having fun – some good old homemade music.
The double bass solo doesn’t come until near the end.

Extras

Electric vs. Acoustic:

• Downtown Spokane Street Musician Bryson Andres