Klezmer Ornamentation
Master Class
Andy Statman, clarinetist and mandolin player extraordinaire, worked with the Ethan Chessin's UW Klezmer Band on Chava, a tune Klez Chaos also plays. You'll hear the group improving as they incorporate Andy's suggestions. The instruments represented were tuba, accordion, piano, trombone, banjo, cello, tambourine, clarinets and trumpet. This 45 minute class is quite instructive with comments all of us could also take to heart. Andy joins in occasionally on mandolin and clarinet.
Bulgar/Freilach Rhythm
Click here to see a handy pdf of basic bulgar/freilach rhythm.
Zhok or Hora Rhythm
Click here for Alicia Svigals' tutorial on playing a zhok.
Klezmer Modes & Style
Check out Cookie Segelstein's informative articles originally from Fiddler Magazine by clicking the items below
Jewish fiddle style Part 2, including the scale form of the major klezmer modes