When I think of Saint Anne’s Reel, the first person I think of is Tony Rothrock. Tony is a great Guitarist, Mandolinist, and instrument repair guy in southwest Indiana. Tony founded the Indiana State Picking and Fiddling Championships, which I had the opportunity to run with for a few years as well. Tony really is […]
Black and White Rag – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 25
When I first learned Black and White Rag, it was off of the 4 World Champion Fiddlers album that featured Jim “Texas Shorty” Chancellor, Mark O’Connor, Terry Morris, and Benny Thomas. Terry was the one that played Black and White, and I still think love the endings he put on the A Part (2 of […]
Mockingbird – Vi Wickam and Robert Cline Jr.
After playing our fiddle tune a day at Cafe Bluebird, Robert and I did a quick recording of one of his original tunes, Mockingbird.
Allie’s Lullaby – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 23
14 years ago today was one of the happiest days of my life. It was a day that my life changed forever. For those of you who have children, you know exactly what I mean. I’m not trying to get all sappy here, but your life changes in so many ways when you accept the […]
How long should I practice my fiddle each day?
So much of the time that we spend practicing our violins is spent mindlessly playing through the tune we are working on. This is not just a waste of time; it’s actually counterproductive. You are reinforcing your bad habits, rather than breaking them and creating new habits that will lead you to greater playing success. […]
Forked Deer
Forked Deer is a great tune, that I always enjoy playing with Brent Hawley. I originally learned it off of a Buddy Spicher recording where he announced the tune saying, “Look at the rack on that deer!”