Vi Wickam » fiddler http://www.vithefiddler.com Champion Fiddler, Inspired Performer Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:45:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Polly (Metric) Put the Kettle On http://www.vithefiddler.com/polly-metric-put-the-kettle-on/ http://www.vithefiddler.com/polly-metric-put-the-kettle-on/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:19:52 +0000 Vi http://www.vithefiddler.com/?p=943

This is a video of Fiddler, Sandra Wong, and Tabla player, Ty Burhoe, at a house concert in Fort Collins, CO.

It was a great concert, and it’s always fun to see people doing creative things with traditional music.

 

 

More about Sandra Wong:http://sandrawongmusic.com/

More about Ty Burhoe: http://www.tyburhoe.com/

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The 3rd edition of Fiddle Tune a day is a special treat. Since I happened to be in Colorado Springs, I was fortunate that my friend, and amazing Fiddler, Tony Ludiker was available for a little jamming.

Sally Johnson is a Texas Style breakdown. This tune features Vi Wickam on Fiddle, Tony Ludiker on Fiddle, and Zach Lawson on Guitar.

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A Journey Begins

This is the first day of my Fiddle tune of the day project. For the next year, I will be posting one new fiddle tune to youtube each day. Some of them will be me playing solo, and when I can I may have an accompanist, or even another fiddler.

I hope that you enjoy my fiddle tune a day series. If you have suggestions of tunes you would like to hear, please post them as comments below.

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One of the prettiest waltzes I know, and one of the hardest to play well, Gardenia waltz was written by the amazing Texas swing fiddler Johnny Gimble.

]]> http://www.vithefiddler.com/gardenia-waltz/feed/ 0 Durang’s Hornpipe – Bobby Taylor http://www.vithefiddler.com/durangs-hornpipe-bobby-taylor/ http://www.vithefiddler.com/durangs-hornpipe-bobby-taylor/#comments Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:07:19 +0000 Vi http://www.vithefiddler.com/2010/10/24/durangs-hornpipe-bobby-taylor/
Bobby Taylor, West Virginia fiddler plays Durang’s Hornpipe with some amazing bouncing bow work! Recorded at the Western Open Fiddle Contest.

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West Virginia fiddler, Bobby Taylor, plays Boil The Cabbage Down at the Western Open Fiddling Championships in Red Bluff, CA. 

]]> http://www.vithefiddler.com/boil-the-cabbage-down-bobby-taylor/feed/ 0 The Difference between a Violin and a Fiddle http://www.vithefiddler.com/the-difference-between-a-violin-and-a-fiddle/ http://www.vithefiddler.com/the-difference-between-a-violin-and-a-fiddle/#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:41:16 +0000 Vi http://www.vithefiddler.com/?p=267

I had the pleasure of being chosen to speak on the difference between a violin and a fiddle at Ignite Fort Collins #5.

What IS the difference between a violin and a fiddle you might ask?

Is a violin worth more? Is it OK to spill beer on a fiddle? Do fiddler’s really slouch? Do violinists wear mullets?

Watch my video and find out the real difference between a fiddle and a violin…

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Announcing a new Meetup for Fort Collins Traditional Music! Please send this on to anyone who you think would enjoy attending.

Topic: Twin Fiddling Fun — Learn to play harmony fiddle. Participation is encouraged, but not required.

When: Friday, March 18, 2010 7:00 PM

Where:
Magnolia Music Studio
210 W Magnolia Street (northwest corner of Magnolia and Mason)
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 481-8661

Teacher: Vi Wickam – Champion Fiddler—970-430-6381 http://www.vithefiddler.com

Admission is $5 All proceeds after covering costs will go to the National Oldtime Fiddler’s Association.

Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/Fort-Collins-Traditional-Music/

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Moneymusk hornpipe is a fun oldtime fiddle tune. I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I did working it up.

I got the inspiration to record it watching Jean Carignan videos here on youtube.

I couldn’t figure out how Jean got his triplets to pop, and I learned from Donna Hebert that the French Triplet is split into 2 bows.

Donna Hebert:
http://www.dhebert.com

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]]> http://www.vithefiddler.com/moneymusk-hornpipe/feed/ 2 Fiddling Master Class at UE http://www.vithefiddler.com/fiddling-master-class-at-ue/ http://www.vithefiddler.com/fiddling-master-class-at-ue/#comments Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:03:47 +0000 Vi http://www.vithefiddler.com/?p=10

Donna Hebert FiddlerCome one, come all. The University of Evansville is featuring renowned fiddler Donna Hébert as a guest artist.

Here is the basic event information:

Fiddling Workshop

Thursday, August 28, 2008

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Wheeler Concert Hall

Krannert Hall of Fine Arts

Admission: Free – no reservation necessary
Open to all string players, guitarists, banjo and mandolin players, and anyone who just wants to watch.

Guest Artist: Donna Hébert

Donna is in Indiana as a Judge for the 2008 Indiana State Picking and Fiddling Championships.

In addition to the Thursday Master Class at UE, there will be a Fiddling Workshop at the Contest site in Petersburg Indiana at 3:00 EST. 

 

To Learn more about Donna Hebert, visit her website: http://www.dhebert.com/
Contact Vi Wickam for more information about the contest, or workshop at the contest site - 812-589-0000
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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