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Hello Everyone,
I was wondering if anyone knows or recommends any "gypsy style" or Eastern European songs for the violin? I know "Ochi Chernye" isn't a "gypsy" song, but I'm a big fan of the exotic sound it has, and I'm hoping to find something like it to play. Thanks
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Check out video number 51 on the Tutorials page. Pierre made the video at the request of a member who wanted to play a Yanni song, and generally in the gypsy style. It might be what you are looking for.
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You might want to look up "Ciprian" scales & songs! You should also check out the group, Circa Paleo if like that kind of stuff. Their fiddler, Jenny O'Conner does a fantastic job of playing Ciprian tunes! Plus, you follow her website, she will send you sheet music from time to time!
You can try some of these:
Shikee Shikee Babba, Patsheeva, Biserica Neagra and even Hårgalåten!
Shikee Shikee Babba:
Biserica Neagra:
Hårgalåten:
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Patsheeva:
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ~Benjamin Franklin
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I just started learning this piece today.... It did not go well... it's going to take a while.
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Great selection.. WTG EJ
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I found just now that Jacie Sites has a 3-part video on learning this ("Gypsy Waltz"), on YouTube, if you're not already aware of it. Thanks for mentioning this tune, I wasn't aware of it. Sounds like a definite challenge. Good luck!
(I'm trying learn a simplified version of "Redeemed" (that Ferret does on the Forum), that Jacie Sites has on YouTube (with her husband accompanying on guitar). Also a challenge at my level.)
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ooOOoo!!! I'm liking this Gypsy Waltz! How have I never heard this song before?!? It's kinda bluesy sounding!! Nice! I'll have to add that one to my list! 
I just started learning Patsheeva and it definitely has it's challenges! I'm playing it at about 1/4th the normal speed right! LOL The sheet music is really cool though! I love the scales/mode!!
I can't wait to see everybody else's progress! I love Ciprian music!!
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ~Benjamin Franklin
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Ej, ive followed her website for some time now and she has only sent 1 sheet out. I would love to learn shikee shikee baba but cant find sheet anywhere. Can you point me in the right direction? Ive even used her contact form but no reply1818
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Did you sign up for her free stuff. http://www.thehotviolinist.com/
I don't know anything about her but a Google search brought me there.
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Sure did :/
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Ken, I love what you posted. oh....That piece always just transports me. 
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@Georganne that was also love lovely and transporting. Thanks for the post and the sheet music. Good stuff! Happy Saturday.
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Wow! This stuff is one of the many reasons I've started learning to play violin! I can do gypsy jazz and flamenco on the guitar, but the violin has such an amazing voice to it.
Anyways, back to work!
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