Play along to this guided practice session. Bring mindfulness to creative integrated practice.
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#MusicisYoga #Easy #MindfulPractice

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Play Along on Violin, Viola, Cello, or any instrument. Summer is here!
Want to enjoy and progress more in your practice? Practice LIVE with me on Zoom. Join my weekly Summer Group Class here: https://christianhowes.com/csw_online6/

#PlayALong #Easy #StringOrchestra

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Whatever level you're at, you can play my melodies back or make up your own.
Works great for violin, viola, cello, or any instrument. Connect with me for 1-1 or group lessons, DIY courses, and more at christianhowes.com

#CreativeStrings
#PlayAlong
#Blues-Inspired

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Learn the melody to Coffin Dance and then play along over the groove in a fun dance party.
For More Coffin Dance and More Orchestra Dance Parties subscribe to this channel or join my weekly live group classes here: https://christianhowes.com/csw_online6/

00:00 Learn Coffin Dance Melody 1st pt
02:25 Play w groove
04:29 Learn 2nd part of melody
06:10 Play full melody w groove
09:20 Play Along Dance Party



#CoffinDance #PlayAlong #OrchestraClassroom

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Play along to this segment from class 1 of 14 during the 7-week Creative Strings Workshop (Spring 2021). The weekly group classes are designed to provide you with awareness, skills, and greater enjoyment of your practice. Whether you're a hobbyist, elite professional player, or teacher, if you want to free yourself from limiting beliefs, bridge the skill gaps, feel more motivated, and find your fullest musical expression, join us for Summer July 12-Sept 4 here: https://christianhowes.com/csw_online6/

Reach out with questions to me at chris@christianhowes.com

#PlayAlong #GuidedPractice #Awareness

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Join us with Guest Speaker Drew Alexander Forde (ThatViolaKid) as we talk about his work as a violist, composer, entrepreneur, and social media wizard.

Violist Drew Alexander Forde has a reputation not only as an accomplished performer but also as one of classical music’s most recognizable online brands. He is the co-host of Faking Notes Podcast and an acclaimed expert in classical music’s social media and brand building with an Instagram following to over 118,000 people. Check out his website, thatviolakid.com .

More Creative Strings Podcast Interviews:
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Thanks to Yamaha and Electric Violin Shop for sponsoring the Creative Strings Podcast

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#CreativeStringsPodcast #Branding #Violinist #DrewAlexanderForde #ThatViolaKid

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Students on violin, viola, cello playing for 2 or more years can play along to this fun groove from Coffin Dance.

Get the most out of hundreds of play along lessons and other resources for string players and teachers with our searchable directory here: https://christianhowes.com/2020/03/26/play-along-lessons-home/

We also have many resources for orchestra classroom teachers and Suzuki teachers at christianhowes.com

#Easy #PlayAlong #CoffinDance

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Play along Blues on Violin starting with Easy lines; After a few minutes this gets into free trades; Then I bring other concepts into the lesson towards the end. Want support to grow and feel better in your practice? Now is the perfect time to set up a free lesson w me during this special promotion here: https://christianhowes.com/csa-7-deal/

#Blues #PlayAlong #MindfulPractice

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Students grade 6-12 can use this to pass the math SAT :)
Anyone: integrate scales, fingerboard, and the music. Good for improvisation, technique, and musicianship. Take the work out of practice with our searchable Play Along Directory here: https://christianhowes.com/2020/03/26/play-along-lessons-home/
#PlayAlong #CreativeStrings #OrchestraClassroom

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After a minute warm up, get right into a mix of fun play along exercises. Originally done live with a group of high school orchestra students, this is great for intermediate players of all ages. For more inspiration, join my email list here: https://christianhowes.com/education/

#intermediate #PlayAlong #Violin_Viola_Cello_Bass

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If you're wondering if this is Yoga or Music the answer is both. After a few minutes of standard play along phrases, I'll give you some frameworks to integrate your creative practice so you get more accomplished and feel better. Get more help and inspiration from me by joining the email list here: https://christianhowes.com/education/

#MindfulPractice #PlayAlong

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Easy Play Along for bowed strings with open strings and some fingers. Get our Play Along Directory and Backing Tracks Here: https://christianhowes.com/2020/03/26/play-along-lessons-home/

#PlayAlong #EASY #OrchestraClass

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Discover a surprising, powerful way to improvise with more freedom and expressiveness. All levels of players can benefit, but this is targeted to more advanced players. The trading section includes complex lines, but you can play whatever you want. The backing track is in A natural minor. You can use notes from the C major scale, or you can play chromatic. Get useful learning resources FREE by joining my email list here: https://christianhowes.com/education/

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I performed my cover of Crazy by Gnarles Barkley using my violin and loop pedal. Play along to the lesson over this groove here: https://youtu.be/PvL_esf3BpU

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Play along to the song Crazy by Gnarles Barkley. Key of C minor. I'll also teach you some things about pentatonic scales and improvisation. Just grab your instrument and watch the video:) Make sure you subscribe to this channel for new videos every week.

#PlayAlong #VIolinVIolaCelloBass #Intermediate

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Play Along and Explode with Happiness. Violin, VIola, Cello ( EASY)
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#PlayAlong
#Easy
#ExplodeWithHappiness

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