As I’ve said before Cole’s 1000 fiddle tunes is one of my stand by resources for fiddle music. And, Old Joe Sife’s Reel is a tune I learned out of there. Actually, I taught it to one of my fiddle students. As my students advance, I like to help them learn how to pick tunes […]
Bennett’s Reel – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 236
I’m pretty sure I first read Bennett’s Reel out of Cole’s 1000 Fiddle tunes, where it’s listed under the Title Bennett’s Favorite (Reel). It’s a cool little tune with a melody that caught my ear when I played it. Bennett’s Reel isn’t that common of a tune around here, and I don’t know when the […]
Blanchard’s Hornpipe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 120
Blanchard’s Hornpipe is a tune that I have heard a handful of times before, but I can’t place where. There’s a good chance I have a recording of Benny Thomasson Playing it somewhere. I was reading through Cole’s 1000 fiddle tunes, and picked it out a couple of days ago. Tonight I decided to work […]
Dewdrop Hornpipe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 33
I learned Dew Drop Hornipe from Lisa Barrett, when I stayed at their house when I was in High School. I remember Dick telling me that it was a tune I could play as a breakdown at any fiddle contest. I haven’t played it in many contests, but I do still enjoy playing it. There is […]