When I think of Cane Break, I think of Weiser. I first heard it at Weiser, and while I’ve never played it in a contest, I have always thought it […]
Roxanna Waltz – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 318
I heard Roxanna(‘s) Waltz many times growing up, but I can’t say that I’ve ever performed it before tonight, or probably ever played it all the way through. It’s a […]
Soppin’ the Gravy – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 317
I really can’t mention Soppin’ the Gravy without harkening back to the 80’s and Mark O’Connor‘s album. I totally wore that Album (Record) out. In more recent times, I really […]
Ain’t Misbehavin’ – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 316
I really love swing music. Hearing it (or playing it) just makes me want to say, YEAH… Ain’t Misbehavin’ is one of my long-time favorites. It has a fairly complex […]
You Are My Sunshine – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 315
You Are My Sunshine is a perfect of a song that sounds so happy, but when you look at the lyrics, it’s not so happy after all. The first verse […]
Over the Waves – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 314
I have an interesting family memory about Over the Waves. When I was about 12, and we went to visit my Great Uncle Vincent. Vincent was quite a character. He […]
Walk Along John – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 313
Tonight, I met Betse Ellis. She plays fiddle for The Wilders, and was opening for Finnders and Youngberg at Avogadro’s Number tonight. I heard that she was playing there from […]
Blackberry Blossom – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 312
Tonight tells me very clearly that it’s better to record my fiddle tune before I’m exhausted. (It’s not the first late-night fiddle tune a day that has told me that […]
America the Beautiful – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 311
Today is election day, and I can’t help but feel a little patriotic. I am thankful to live in a country where we have the ability to elect those who […]
Beaumont Rag – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 310
Beaumont Rag was one of my favorite tunes to play as a teen. It was tricky, and it’s in a flat key (F) and it has really high position notes. […]
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