Taught by renowned violinist
Gilles Apap
In this intimate course, world music aficionado Giles Apap plays through some popular examples from the rich tradition of North American old-time music. Apap performs three tunes, two with a banjo player, explaining his approach to practicing and learning melodies in this distinctive style. An ancestor of bluegrass and modern country, old-time music is mostly learned by ear, but the course workbook provides detailed transcriptions of some of Apap’s performances.
<p id="">Introduction to Old-Time Music</p>
<p id="">Listen as Gilles Apap teaches you the old-time tune "Old Molly Hare" and shares how he'd practice the melody over several weeks.</p>
<p id="">Blackberry Blossom</p>
<p id="">Gilles Apap and Jerry James perform the popular old-time tune "Blackberry Blossom."</p>
<p id="">Blackberry Blossom Play-Along</p>
<p id="">Use this video to practice the melody to "Blackberry Blossom" yourself!</p>
<p id="">Blackberry Blossom Play-Along</p>
<p id="">Use this video to practice the melody to "Blackberry Blossom" yourself!</p>
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Unlock Course →With his fine-tuned ear and proficiency in folk music, Gilles Apap's unique performance style resonates with pure joy.
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