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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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Thank you

Cathy Desmond

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Term resumes / Down Up Bells / New Note G'

Vivaldi in G       
Toreadors March
First finger riff
Old MacDonald Quavers on new note G'
Clapping rhythm Kil fen or a Ceil i Dan cer

Welcoming new student Ruben to the Swinging Strings programme

Ledger Lines   Extra lines added to the stave for low (or high notes ) How many ledger lines did we need for low G .

All classes began with a warm up pizz on G for our Vivaldi backing track but adding in some rests

lG G z z l G G G z l G G G G l G G z z ll

D (3)   Third finger down on D string makes new note G'

First second and third fingers on D string .

All classes worked hard. I was specially impressed with Mr Corry's class who even though it was the last class of the day concentrated really well on learning the new elements.  Joe in Ms McMahon's class tried out the ukulele.

happy faces

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