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| The music you hear in the background is Orange Blossom Special. I wish I could tell you where I found this file so I could tell you to go to the site, but I just don't remember. This is a GREAT piece of music for young students to hear for several reasons. First, it places the violin in a more informal setting than most kids hear it in. Bluegrass, country, jazz, anything other than the classical violin most kids hear is a great help in letting students know that the violin is a great instrument, not just one for (as my daughter once said) "grey haired men" . . . or whatever the current derisive term is for those who just aren't "cool." Second, listen to the music itself. The song is about a train. The lyrics, as sung by Johnny Cash include the words: Look a-yonder comin' Comin' down that railroad track Hey, look a-yonder comin' Comin' down that railroad track It's the Orange Blossom Special Bringin' my baby back ----- Hey talk about a-ramblin' She's the fastest train on the line Talk about a-travellin' She's the fastest train on the line It's that Orange Blossom Special Rollin' down the seaboard line. Listen to the violin imitate the train! It is absolutely essential to the song! Today, take a moment to see what kinds of interesting sounds you can make on your violin! By the way, click HERE to see a picture of the actual Orange Blossom Special train in 1938. And Click Here to See an Interesting Orange Blossom Special page. |
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| Today's Tip in a Nutshell: When it comes to Violin Practice, Sometimes Third Time's a Charm! Play the Three Game. |
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| Orange Blossom Special Viola Jokes on Squidoo! Violin Care Violin Tuning Hilary Hahn Sarah Chang Suzuki Violin Irish Fiddles |
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