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Orchestral:
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The Chop
(often slightly amplified)
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4 - - - 4
Chord duration must
match notes of bass violin.
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For use with organ groups
and similar small combos.
EXERCISE
Practice in all three styles, with emphasis on the orchestral stroke.
A b
Am7
D7 b 9
G6
# 4 . G6
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& 4 . .
The principal difficulty in the above orchestral stroke is in producing the sharp, explosive attack while
keeping the chord duration long.
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Orchestral
Two Beat
4 or C
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It is sometimes advisable in practice (and in use) to lightly hit the (muffled) top strings on the
returning upstroke where rests are indicated.
EXERCISE
# 4 C . G6
& 4 or .
Am7
D7 9
..
G6
Be sure to practice at slow, medium, and fast tempos. When learning this style of rhythm playing, it is
necessary to tap the foot. First tap on beats 1 and 3, and later tap on 1, 2, 3, and 4.
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Orchestral Fast to
Very Fast Four
EXERCISE
# 4 . G6
& 4 .
Am7
D7 9
..
G6
This right-hand technique is difficult to master but is extremely valuable. It allows you to maintain
very bright tempos (steady as a rock) with very little tightening up.
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To coda
b .
Coda
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1
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b .
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D.S. al coda
Rall.
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Fine