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Texas Girls, Scolding Wife, Rocky Road to Jericho

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:34:44 CST

I know I often repost the same tunes, it's just me trying to learn how to play them. Thanks for your patience.

Sally Ann - Chris Ryan Casbarro & Jim Pankey - (Old Time)

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 19:20:07 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3p78YuCtyY

I really enjoy Chris's fiddling!

Old Fort Smith, Cyril Stinnett version

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:07:58 CST

This is based on Cyril's version of this Midwestern classic. Key of G, with Steve Rosen on guitar.

Billy in the Lowground

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 00:48:09 CST

I picked up this version from a recording of the legendary black stringband Gribble, Lusk, and York. I love John Lusk's fiddling-- awesome rhythm and a ton of bowing variations! I highly recommend "Altamont - Black Stringband Music from the LIbrary of Congress" for a couple of amazing OT acts. They were called "the best square dance band in five counties" for good reason! http://www.amazon.com/Altamont-Black-Stringband-Library-Congress/dp/B0000002I3/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328690463&sr=8-1

Hope you like it!

Two Nice Reels

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:31:18 CST

Two reels that are close to my heart - I feel like they represent me as much as the people who taught me.

In fact I was recording The Irish Washerwoman and I wasn't happy with the takes so I recorded two tunes that I enjoy. It sounded so much better. Just simple one track recording with a touch of 'verb to fatten it up a bit.

Hope you enjoy

Highland Dreams

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 04:54:36 CST

I want to share my latest composition with you folks.

I wrote this song this weekend.

http://www.hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp?site=Fiddle+Hangout&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Efiddlehangout%2Ecom%2Fmyhangout%2Fmedia-player%2Faudio_player%2Easp%3Fisjukebox%3Dno%26musicID%3D9572

Golden Fiddle Waltz

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:34:43 CST

Randy Howard was one of the really great fiddle players and passed away way to early. But he left behind wonderful compositions such as this 'Golden Fiddle Waltz'. I love his way with the harmonies. It is an honor and privilege to play his music.

http://www.hangoutstorage.com/jukebox.asp?site=Fiddle+Hangout&URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Efiddlehangout%2Ecom%2Fmyhangout%2Fmedia-player%2Faudio_player%2Easp%3Fisjukebox%3Dno%26musicID%3D9566

name this tune

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 07:40:33 CST

I found this while going thru some old cassette tapes and know nothing about it, no label, i have no idea. Do you?

Ashokan Farewell

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 05:19:21 CST

Hi, i played this beautiful tune to show you my new fiddle.

Hope you'll like the sound, ciao Luca

http://www.fiddlehangout.com/myhangout/videos.asp?m=d&catID=&id=5810

Oyster Girl

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:39:23 CST

Been quite while since I posted anything, but I sure enjoy reading through the fiddle hangout.

I first heard this on Vol 1 of Billy Mathews' 500 fiddle tune project a few years ago, and liked it right away. But I put off giving it a try until about a week before last, partially because I had heard him wrong on the cd and thought it was in G, rather than D. For some reason I revisited it, and gave it a try. I enjoyed it, but didn't spend much time.

I also wondered where Billy had got it. I thought that the Fiddlers Companion didn't have a listing, but I must have done my search wrong because I find it now. Anyway, when searching YouTube, I got either an English Jig by that name (a nice version by two accordions at the the Hong Kong Folk Society, which sure looks like a fun group) and a slightly bawdy song. Neither of those sounded anything like what Mathews was playing, as far as I could tell.

Then last week the folks at slippery-hill.com announced that they had put up recordings of all the tunes in Vol 1 of The Old-Time Fiddler's Repertory by R.P. Christeson and in looking that over, number 86 is Oyster Girl played by Bob Walters. Walters plays in his wonderful notey Missouri hornpipe style, but I have to say that I enjoy the danceable quality of Billy's version.

So, here is my version of Billy's version. It's also the first time I've videoed myself on fiddle. I was surprised when I could make it through three times without crashing.

Wabash Cannonball -- progress video

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:11:11 CST

I'm trying a little more Bluegrass style in this video. I love bluegrass, but really don't fiddle it much..(I play mandolin for that, or guitar)..but I hope to be able to do a little Bluegrass fiddle some day to at least play fiddle in a couple of small jams here and there.

Anyway, as always comment, complaints and criticisms welcome, I'm just charting my progress... (and I realize, I'm playing waaay faster in this video then I should..sorry..)

http://youtu.be/yhGt3rRZf_w

Peat Fire Flame -progress video

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:06:32 CST

Every so often I video myself to chart my progress. Here's a Scottish Reel I've been working on lately. I like this tune a lot (wish I could play it better, hee-hee.)

http://youtu.be/3_-3zXMbXQg

As always, comments and criticisms welcome.

Thanks for watching.

"Skye Boat song" and "Westering Home"..

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:43:40 CST

Here's two songs I've been working at for awhile. I'm not 100% satisfied with them yet...but I like these versions I recorded today better then past videos I've posted.

They are just two slow Scottish Songs I love to fiddle.

as always: Comments, criticisms, questions and complaints cheerfully accepted.

Peckerwood!!

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:41:11 CST

Here's a suggestive little tune I first heard from the great Los Angeles OT band Triple Chicken Foot on their latest cd, Tar River. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/TripleChickenFoot Later, I discovered that the source fiddler for the tune is none other than...Clyde Davenport! Who'da thunk it? It's crooked as a dog's leg, but really easy to pick up and lots of fun to play! Hope you like it!

Tune of the Week #4

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:57:28 CST

Billy in the Lowground:

http://youtu.be/RF363_ZYdPs

Rocky Road to Jericho

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:50:14 CST

Here's another old Texas tune for ya. I particularly like this one.

Sleep Sound in the Morning

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:07:51 CST

Just posted to homepage.

shoulderless viola

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:24:56 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERelST1AqQM

Scolding Wife, Hoof It, Little River Stomp, Brazos Bottom Rag

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:56:17 CST

Here are a few old Texas (and Oklahoma) tunes. Peter and I have just been working these up so they are a bit rough but it is a good learning experience to hear oneself learning a tune. Usually takes me about two years to get a tune down. I'm pretty slow like that.

Arkansas Traveler/Money Musk/Farewell Trion

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:56:10 CST

My first attempt posting tunes here. Be kind:)

Alice's Waltz

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:17:25 CST

I just have more fun playing this waltz! My friends bass really brings out the song.

Bow rehairing Question.

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:38:46 CST

I am new to the bow rehairing scene. I have been asked to rehair several small student violin bows. Does anyone know of a "chart" or a "hair count" for different bow sizes and types? 1/8 - 4/4 violin, viola, cello, and bass bows. None of my resourses contain this info. "Thanks a Hank".

Son playing Little Billy Wilson

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 06:15:58 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7TaKSWojdE&list=UUA9bcJG3Ac1hgGVQzJh4uTQ&index=1&feature=plcp

Here's a clip of me & my son sitting around the house last week (should've straightened up a little first). I realize the tune is fast but he's young and full of vinegar (15) so I let him cut loose. Please feel free to let us know what you think. I realize the note clarity is not on due to the speed ( He can play it slower). He's going to his first fiddle competition this summer so I'd like to get a little input on his playing. His fiddle guru's right now are Liz Carrol, Lester McCumber, and Tommy Jarrels. Please disregard the guitar backup, I was just trying to keep up! Thanks in advance for any and all feedback.

Callahan (Clyde Davenport)

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:57:06 CST

My Music section is starting to look like a Clyde Davenport retrospective... he may be my favorite solo fiddler. I lean heavily towards rhythmic bowing with lots of syncopation and swing, but Clyde isn't really all about that. Regardless, his notey, reedy, crooked tunes get stuck in my head more than anyone else's. This one's called Callahan. Clyde throws a crooked hiccup of sorts into the B section when he feels like it, I tried to keep that in my rendition of the tune. Hope you like it!

Little Rock Getaway- slow

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:40:09 CST

I've been working on this tune for 6 months on and off. It has been very challenging.

The guitar backup alone has been tough to learn. My fingers get all tangled up, even at this slow speed. As far as the fiddle... well, I'm still working on the bowing and intonation. My goal is to be able to play this tune smoother and up to speed with better intonation by the end of 2012. I welcome any critical feedback from folks who can play this one smoothly. I've reached a stage where I'm not making much progress on it. It's frustrating.

Dave

Note: I edited to add a digitally sped-up link of this same recording. This is the speed I'd like to get to. Any help appreciated.

Tom and Jerry, Mowing the Meadow, Morgan on the Railroad, Johny Walk Along

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:43:03 CST

Got a chance to play with Don Pedi last night, then had a jam with some other friends, here are some recordings. I have even posted a non-Texas tune that I learned from Bruce Greene.

Seneca Square Dance

eric@fiddlehangout.com — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:10:55 CST