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September 12, 2015

Denver Oldtime and Contest Fiddling Workshop

Fiddle Contest Workshop

I’m excited to be teaching another fiddle workshop with the Scottish Fiddling Society of Colorado, December 5th . In this workshop, I will discuss the origins and development of American Fiddle music over time, as well as the function and role of fiddle contests in this development. This will be an interactive workshop, and all […]

Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: contest style, denver colorado, fiddle workshop, scottish fiddling society

October 14, 2013

Guitar and Tenor Guitar Accompaniment Lessons by Daniel Carwile

fiddle contest guitar tenor guitar rhythm

I am really excited to announce that we have 12 videos that cover how to play rhythm guitar (and Tenor) from two of the best rhythm players I have ever met, and had the opportunity to play with. These lessons by Daniel Carwile and Matthew Hartz provide awesome perspective playing accompaniment to fiddlers especially if you are wanting to […]

Filed Under: Fiddling, Music Tagged With: accompaniment, backup, contest style, daniel carwile, fiddle contest, tenor guitar, texas style

October 22, 2012

Waltz for Bridget – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 290

Waltz for Bridget Bridget’s Waltz is another one of those stunningly beautiful “Contest Style Fiddling” Waltzes. It’s kind of difficult, but the difficulty is not just for the sake of difficulty. It’s just all kinds of silky smooth and awesome. Tonight is the first time I have ever played it all the way through, but […]

Filed Under: Fiddle Tune a Day, Fiddling, Videos Tagged With: bridget, bridget's waltz, contest style, fiddle contest, two tunes, Waltz

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