I'm loving Duck River -
and Ducks on the Millpond
I guess sweet swimming birds charmed old fiddlers - at least they headline a lot of tunes...
Also Dry & Dusty
"Devil's in the pretty girls when they take a notion."
There's an excellent observation.
Do you know "Ducks on {or in) the Pond" from Henry Reed? I think of it as an autumnal tune.
Perhaps this profound observation came from a tune?
No I didn't know the Henry Reed version, but I can uncover it online.
It's a line from "Ducks on the Millpond."
"Ducks on the millpond, geese in he ocean,
Devil's in the pretty girls (or women) when they take a notion."
Here's Henry Reed playing "Ducks in the Pond."
loc.gov/item/afcreed000072/
Completely different tune, much different feel.
I've been so lazy lately, more often than not I'll just go to the page in my Irish fiddle book that's already open on the music stand, and play the first tune that catches my eye.
Well without those vocals & eye rolls directly interrupting the tune, I say it sounds mighty fine - thanks for the link!
I've started messing with Jerusalem Ridge a little bit by ear. The last section has me tripped up. I am supposed to be working on June Apple but still can't keep the Georgia Shuffle going...having fun though :)
carlb - I came across this reference some time ago that looked interesting, but never followed up on it. If you have access, it might be useful: jstor.org/stable/23338975
Bach's Fifth Brandenburg Concerto. The main theme of the first movement. Playing it in D, first position. Good tune! Easy to play, too.
Camp Meeting on the 4th of July of course!
Today, I'm 'tweaking' Dunbar.. It is fun to play in both C and G..!!
Mrs. Jamieson's Favourite, I heard it playing in the Berk Fiddle Fest post here on FHO, looked it up because I really like slow tunes also, found out it is called a Scottish Slow Air and found out this sounds good on my fiddle in EBEB.
When I play the second string I can choose to let the first string ring with it OR third one, it has interesting options in crosstuning.
There is a nice melody and harmony part on Northatlantic Tune List. I'll keep that harmony part for later on.
And this is how another discovery by hanging out here brightened my day :-)
Learning a slowish Scottish tune over here, too!
Anybody else play Dougie MacLean's "The Osprey"? I love it...
https://youtu.be/9QjECxMICdM?si=0ie8Jo2CdJ1wbkqp
( I am shy about introducing new tunes at the session, but maybe I can get this one played someday...I wish I wish...think it would be great on flute/whistle too...)
Edited by - NCnotes on 07/11/2024 12:13:33
Anyone else play Lost Girl? I'm smitten.
Tuned up my "ugly fiddle" that was idle for a long long stretch. Boy, it sure does ring nice.
Played Shenandoah Falls, Top o' Cork Road, Fischer's Hornpipe in G and D, and then played Bound to Have a Little Fun for about ten minutes just because.
youtu.be/GKqO5NLEuMU?feature=shared
Just having fun with my 3/4th bow , which is an excellent size for playing on the couch :-)
looks like you are having fun, Anja!
over here, Slipjig, b minor-
“The Night Before Larry Got Stretched”
What a name! :-D
Edited by - NCnotes on 07/15/2024 19:11:09
Don Gibson's, Oh Lonesome Me
Been all around this world (traditional)
Edited by - farmerjones on 07/16/2024 04:37:17
Oak Ridge Stomp, (Rhys Jones & Christina Wheeler)
Little Brown Jug, (Rhys Jones, Jeff Miller, and Jim Nelson)
Old Dan Tucker, (Rhys Jones, Jeff Miller, and Jim Nelson)
...I like his fiddling. Been working on these off and on for while, and revisitng them now.
Tried Jack of Diamonds this morning...minus the little "plucky" part.
Spring Time In The Valley
Fat Meat And Dumplings
Campbell's Farewell To Red Gap
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Originally posted by NCnoteslooks like you are having fun, Anja!
over here, Slipjig, b minor-
“The Night Before Larry Got Stretched”
What a name! :-D
Well I just don't feel like playing tunes today... more like making weird sounds and be loud hehe
...still no time for playing, but as I go 'long, I'm still singing..."Don't say sausage just say Wampler's...etc., etc., etc. It never leaves...lol.
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Originally posted by farmerjonesDon Gibson's, Oh Lonesome Me
Been all around this world (traditional)
Solid Gold.
We also do I Can't Stop Loving You. Don Gibson didn't even graduate high school, but he sure caused a lot of belt buckles to get polished on the dance floor.
Edited by - Flat_the_3rd_n7th on 07/16/2024 16:21:47
Struggling but getting ever better tackling Beethoven's First Piano Sonata on the old 88 in my garage.
