Old-Time Fiddle Lesson, Vol. 1
Matt Brown
5SP08002
Old-Time Fiddle Lesson, Vol. 1 is an instructional CD by renowned teacher and performer of old-time fiddle, Matt Brown. The fiddle tunes included on this CD are authentic arrangements based on Matt's intimate knowledge of many great fiddlers. Old-Time Fiddle Lesson Vol. 1 includes a dozen fiddle tunes played at both a slow and moderate tempo. The first six tunes are in standard violin tuning (GDAE) and offer those new to the style a portal into old-time music without having to re-tune. Those tunes are: Ducks on the Millpond, Soldier's Joy, Backstep Cindy, Black Eyed Susie, Sugar Hill, and Jack Wilson. Duck River and Arkansas Traveler are played out of D tuning (ADAE), and Fire on the Mountain, Grub Springs, Sandy Boys and Old Joe Clark are played in
Old-Time Fiddle Lesson Vol. 1 is designed to be an effective tool for both students and teachers. For students, Old-Time Fiddle Lesson Vol. 1 is an essential learning aid to supplement instruction in oldtime fiddle. For violin teachers, Old-Time Fiddle Lesson Vol. 1 offers a fun and informed way to add new dimensions to teaching the instrument.
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Track listing:
- Tuning Notes -- GDAE
- Ducks on the Millpond - slow tempo
- Ducks on the Millpond - moderate tempo
- Soldier's Joy - slow tempo
- Soldier's Joy - moderate tempo
- Backstep Cindy - slow tempo
- Backstep Cindy - moderate tempo
- Black Eyed Susie - slow tempo
- Black Eyed Susie - moderate tempo
- Sugar Hill - slow tempo
- Sugar Hill - moderate tempo
- Jack Wilson - slow tempo
- Jack Wilson - moderate tempo
- Tuning Notes -- ADAE
- Duck River - slow tempo
- Duck River - moderate tempo
- Arkansas Traveler - slow tempo
- Arkansas Traveler - moderate tempo
- Tuning Notes -- GDGD
- Fire on the Mountain - slow tempo
- Fire on the Mountain - moderate tempo
- Grub Springs - slow tempo
- Grub Springs - moderate tempo
- Sandy Boys - slow tempo
- Sandy Boys - moderate tempo
- Old Joe Clark - slow tempo
- Old Joe Clark - moderate tempo