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Here is one of the tunes I mentioned in the 6/8 tune thread. I recorded it on my computer 7/10/2004. I had just remembered it and was a bit tentative but y'all can here how it goes. Key: Bb/F I got it from Jesse James Abbott of Toledo, IL. Chirps
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Here's a quick rendition of the tune on my C.E. Waldorph octave fiddle. The fiddle was made in Brooklyn, IA and the date in the label is April 18, 1905. I'll try to get some photos up sometime soon. Recorded 10/2/07. Chirps
8 commentsPosted by Midwest_Fiddler
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As I recall, I learned this one from Mark Gunther. I'm not sure where he might have gotten it. It is in G and not like Billy in the Low Ground. Recorded 7/20/07. Chirps
12 commentsPosted by Midwest_Fiddler
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My take on an old classic. I like to do it in a medley of Mason's Apron / Wake Up Susan / Billy Wilson. Key of A; GDAE tuning. Recorded 2/21/2013
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Tiqouse wanted to hear my Ron Poast Hardanger fiddle so here is my rendition of this tune as a Hardanger fiddle duet. This tune is also known as New Rigged Ship and, when not in 6/8 time, it's Green Willis. Recorded 3/8/05. Chirps
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Here is Uncle Bob Walters playing this tune. This recording was made in the 1950s. In these sessions Lynn Holsclaw was on guitar and R. P. Christeson played pump organ and sometimes fiddle. Enjoy! Chirps
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Here is an unusual version of Durangs's that I learned from a recording of Don Pedi & Bruce Greene entitled Rare Old Chestnuts. Recorded 8/22/07. Chirps
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This is the tune I mentioned that is in C and only uses fingers 2 & 3. Learned from Ben Woods of Ingraham, IL and recorded 7/20/07. Chirps
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I heard this one from some old fiddlers in Illinois. Some fiddlers don't play many 6/8 tunes but it seems that if they play any at all its this one and/or Irish Washerwoman. Chirps 10/3/12
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A tune collected from Jesse James Abbott (Toledo, IL) 11/30/1976. It's No.107 in Dear Old IL I made this recording 1/29/2009. Key of D, GDAE. Uploaded for TOTW 8/16/2010.
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And now for something a bit different. I learned this to play for a friends wedding. I got it from the 1st CD by the incredible Helsinki Mandoliners. I worked it up in AEAE. This is the fiddle in my picture. Recorded 7/11/07. Chirps
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Here's my version of this great old Midwestern tune. I believe I first heard it in sessions and then from a Bob Walters recording. Chirps 10/3/12
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My version of the tune based on Pete McMahan's version.
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Mary Jo Murray requested this one. I plan to include it on CHR VOL 6, so here is a preview. This is the way I recall the tune. I always used the 1st spelling- Garry has it by the 2nd. That's the correct one no doubt. For a long while I had this title attached to the tune Indian Corn due to an old tape tune list transcription error. Some of you may have heard me play that as Ol's tune. Not so, this is really it. Both may be found in Dear Old Illinois.
13 commentsPosted by Midwest_Fiddler
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My take on another old classic. Kind of patterned after Edden Hammons version; GDAE tuning. Recorded 2/21/2013
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A lovely waltz in G heard originally on a Kenny Hall LP. Also played by Highwoods String Band as Feed Your Babies Onions. Recorded 7/10/07. Chirps
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A request from fiddlerdi: I think this is how this tune goes. Recorded 8/22/07. Chirps PS: fiddle is tuned AEAE
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A tune learned from the playing of Jesse James Abbott from around Toledo, IL. This one makes a great fiddle and banjo piece. AEAE, recorded 7/11/07. Chirps
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Here is my take on this tune in G. Recorded 7/9/07.
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Here is my version of this tune in C. Dave Landreth & I came up with this when were at Pinewoods one year. Recorded 7/20/07. Chirps
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