Today, I didn’t have any specific tune in mind to play, so I went to Cole’s 1000 Fiddle Tunes, as I often do when I’m lacking tune inspiration. I played […]
Rock the Cradle Joe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 200
Today I had the pleasure of meeting Erin and Amber Rogers of Scenic Roots, and joining them for a few tunes at their concert at Magnolia Music. Steve Eulberg produced […]
49 Cats in a Rain Barrel – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 190
I really like the way 49 Cats (in a B ends the phrases. To me, it is reminiscent of a cat howling. I had to pull up a recording of […]
Satan Takes a Holiday – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 172
It’s my last day judging at the National Old Time Fiddle Contest, and my last time to play in the judges show, so it was a perfect opportunity to play […]
Black Pine Waltz – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 165
Black Pine Waltz is more than just a little way off the beaten path when it comes to waltzes. The structure is non-standard. The chords are a little bit strange […]
Sally Growler Hornpipe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 143
Sally Growler is just plain hard to play. On it’s face, it doesn’t sound that tricky, but it sure feels that way to my fingers, especially the B part. Sally […]
Fiddle Tune a Day
Last October, I was inspired to make a go at the National Fiddle Contest in Weiser, ID. I haven’t been to Weiser since 2002, and if I’m going to make […]
Salem Hornpipe – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 116
First, I have to apologize for the misstatements I made in my introduction to this tune. 1. I actually learned this tune from Cody Marriott, not Junior Marriott. 2. I […]
Cumberland Gap – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 89
Who would have known that there are 6 distinct tunes called Cumberland Gap? Not me, at least not until just now. The tune I play by this name, I learned […]
Gloria’s Waltz – Fiddle Tune a Day – Day 50
This is another waltz that I learned from J.C. Hounshell after judging with him at the American Heritage Music Festival (Jana Jae’s fiddle contest) in Grove, OK. (Great contest by […]