Dinah is such a singable melody. It’s happy and dancy, and it makes me smile. I remember hearing it as a boy being sung by my dad, and played on tenor banjo, but since he isn’t at my house today, I’m playing it solo. 😉 By the way, it’s really hard to play fiddle while […]
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 […]
Heart and Soul – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 129
OK, before you start picking on me because Heart and Soul isn’t really a fiddle tune, know this: Fiddle Tune a Day is my game and I get to make up the rules. 🙂 And, for the purposes of this game, Heart and Soul counts. Moving on. I had a great time down at the […]
San Antonio Rose – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 90
Whew! 90 days of Fiddle Tune a Day! That’s a lot. Only 10 more days to 100!!! I guess it’s only fitting to celebrate day 90 with a little tribute to Bob Wills. San Antonio Rose is a tune that I played a lot with my dad and grandpa as a kid, but haven’t played […]
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 69
What a day. After having a really fun coffee tasting party with Brewsworthy Coffees, I had a bit of a buzz going. Now, I’m just tuckered out. The coffee was great, and so was the company. Continuing with my Irish trend, I played When Irish Eyes are Smiling tonight. This is another tune that I […]