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 enjoy the way the Doug Fleener plays Soppin’ the Gravy. He’s got some great rhythmic bump to it. Sopping the Gravy according to Fiddler’s […]
The Atholl Highlanders – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 299
I didn’t have a specific tune in mind for today, so I went to my list of requested tunes, and came across the Atholl Highlanders. I didn’t really have an idea of what the tune sounded like, so I pulled up iTunes to see if I had any recordings of it. I happen to have […]
Cold Frosty Morning – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 279
It’s turning to Autumn around here, and the leaves are starting to fall from the trees. We just had our first frost last night, so I think that the tune Cold Frosty Morning is especially appropriate. Today’s video is captured during the recording of the new Fiddle Whamdiddle CD, at Swingfingers Studios. Thanks to Aaron […]
Pig Ankle Rag – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 208
I don’t know where I learned Pig Ankle Rag for sure, but it is a fairly simple, and fun tune. I had some fun with it in my brief time in between teaching fiddle lessons at Magnolia Music Studio tonight. There is something to be said for just hanging loose with a tune and seeing […]
Daley’s Reel – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 187
What can I say? I have a special place in my heart for tunes in the key of Bb, even if they aren’t hornpipes. I found Daley’s Reel in the book “Hot Licks for Bluegrass Fiddle” by Stacy Phillips. I hadn’t looked at that book in a while, and thumbed through it, and found Daley’s […]
Cherokee Shuffle – Fiddle Tune a Day – 137
Tonight I needed something a little different. I was bored with recording my fiddle tunes from home so often, so it was a good thing that I could go join my friends at Avogadro’s Number to play a gig. I really like recording my fiddle tune a day with friends. 🙂 Since these guys are […]
Drowsy Maggie – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 68
Drowsy Maggie is the Irish tune that I think when I want to play a raucous breakdown of the Irish persuasion. Really there’s nothing drowsy about it. The first part is rowdy and rolling in Em, and the second part is bouncy and in the key of D. Overall, it’s an interesting tune that’s lots […]
Rabbit Where’s Your Mammy – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 56
This is just a cool old-time tune. Nothing too complicated, but it has a great melody. According to Fiddler’s Companion, there are three tunes by this name, that are related but not the same. I play it as a two part tune in D – AABB, and it’s not the same tune as Walk Along […]