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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

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Fiddle Rap and Violin Drum




 4 rhythms/ 4 strings
It was all about the beat today  at Swinging Strings . We  began with a rap before turning our violins upside down to make drums .  We worked on 4 of our rhythms before bowing them.  Which is your favourite .  Our new rhythm today is Bow River  no 4.  








Rhythm Chart






Mr Walsh Scale on D and Twinkle Foxtrot
Ms McMahon Sound Effects Story 
Mr Corry Beguine and more Twinkle

Violin Rap 
Music Has a steady beat, Can you feel it in your feet]
Hear the music in the band , can you feel it , clap your hands
Now let me show you a clever trick, can you make your fingers click 
No Feel the beat is what I said, can you think it in your head 
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Open String Notes on Stave








After school Gp
CF, AF, Ma. LF, KO, JP, 
Absent  LD
Arpeggios 
Swinging Strings tunes Foxtrot, Blues, Beguine,
Michael Row, Mo Gile Mear 
Advanced gp Munster Cloak 

2nd Chancers Arpeggios , Essential Elements  page 2 Fainne Geal , rhythm work Twinkle in G 

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