So, here is the first lesson! Valse Olive by Oliver Gautier. The video shows the parts broken down into the A and B sections and the respective bass parts for each one. I have prepared this for a specific pupil and as such it is not a 'from scratch' tutorial (but some of those to come!)
This is a French tune, and because of this, it is played across the rows of the Melodeon. This leads to smoother basses and a more interesting harmony.
Now, I'm not a 'French' player, but I do like the French style tunes. I have played this on a DG Melodeon in the key of G, but the original is played in C on a GC, as many French tunes are.
Playing on a DG compared to a GC means that it is better to play in the lower octave as opposed to the higher octave on a GC where Mr Gautier plays it. Here is the original.
Thank you, look fwd to more. BTW it's Olivier (rather than Oliver) Gautier. I'd suggest you make the linked pages (such as the score) open in a new window? This would make it easier to follow the music and watch the clip at the same time. (Yes I know we can shift-click, but why not make it as easy as possible on your viewers. :-) )
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve, I'll keep that in mind - I sort of assumed that it would open on a new page automatically! As for the spelling mistake, only myself to blame :D
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