Category Archives: Double shuffle

Intro to Double-Shuffle Bowing (aka, “Hokum Bowing) Lesson

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Learn to play Orange Blossom Special in twenty minutes!

Well…not quite. But in this lesson we will go over the basics of the double-shuffle bow pattern (the part in Orange Blossom where the audience goes crazy). So, if you’d like to learn Orange Blossom Special, or Back Up and Push, this is your intro.

We’ll talk about the two main bowing patterns used in the double-shuffle: what I call the 2-to-1 pattern and the 2-to-2 pattern.

There’s some sheet music to go along with this lesson and some back-up tracks that you can practice along to. If you subscribe to my email newsletter, I’ll send it along for free.

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Enjoy!

 

 

How do I play the double shuffle in Orange Blossom Special? Part Two.

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In part one of this lesson, we looked at two types of double-shuffle bowing as well as two basic double-stop voicings to use with these bowing patterns. Once you’re able to play these patterns with good timing and intonation, then you’re ready to tackle the triple-stop (three-note chord) version. The easiest way to beef up…… Continue Reading

How do I play the double-shuffle in Orange Blossom Special? Part one.

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UPDATE 1/8/2018: check out my new video lesson on double-shuffle bowing on Youtube.   This is a question that comes up in lessons and workshops a lot. I mean, A LOT! And that doesn’t come as a surprise. Orange Blossom Special is far and away the most popular American fiddle tune, it’s fun to play…… Continue Reading
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