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The Swinging Strings Project would like to welcome pupils, parents and all interested parties to our website. This blog tracks the progress of 80+ children (and their teachers!) as they learn the violin. It is intended to act as a resource for the pupils as they progress and act as an information point for parents, teachers etc.

The project is delivered on an inclusive basis and links to the Irish Primary Music Curriculum. This means that ALL students particpate irrespective of musical backgrounds. It is believed that it is the one of biggest inclusive projects of its kind in the country. Have a look around and learn all about our violin project. Our cover photo was taken by award winning press photographer, John Kelly.
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Cathy Desmond

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Cathy's Blog: Week 6 First Fnger Down / New Note E


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Today was we had an important new step . We put first finger down on D string to make new note E and practiced first finger riff.  We added an  drum ostinato to Ireland's Call. We welcomed Ms Barry who will be working with Mr Corry's class.  Several students had the chance to play double bass and finally we hear a track from Vladimir Jablokov www.vladimirmusic.com
Check out his video of Rondo a la Turca and James Bond theme on the video section.  Here is today's programme. Vladimir appears in Glór this evening.

Programme

Vivaldi in G
Foxtrot
Toreadors March 
Ireland's Call featuring tremelo flag waving and ostinato
First finger riff

Listening and responding Rondo a la Turca

Double bass players




Eoin ,Ali, Elise, Thady, Joe plus one other
Leaders Jade, Eoin, Daniel Albert  

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