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The History of the Fiddle Tune "Paddy on the Tu...
No matter what fiddling tradition you’re familiar with, the odds are good that you’ve heard the tune Paddy on the Turnpike—or at least one of its relatives. Paddy on the...
The History of the Fiddle Tune "Paddy on the Tu...
No matter what fiddling tradition you’re familiar with, the odds are good that you’ve heard the tune Paddy on the Turnpike—or at least one of its relatives. Paddy on the...
Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Louisa Knabe
This month’s Student Spotlight is on Louisa Knabe. I first met Louisa at the California Coastal Music Camp (CCMC). It was there that Louisa won a 6-month membership to Fiddle...
Fiddle School Student Spotlight: Louisa Knabe
This month’s Student Spotlight is on Louisa Knabe. I first met Louisa at the California Coastal Music Camp (CCMC). It was there that Louisa won a 6-month membership to Fiddle...
How You Can Use Melody to Improve Your Solos
Many folks look at the melody of the song as an obligatory starting point before they can move onto what they really want to do—soloing and improvising. But melody is...
How You Can Use Melody to Improve Your Solos
Many folks look at the melody of the song as an obligatory starting point before they can move onto what they really want to do—soloing and improvising. But melody is...
The History of the Tune "Corrina, Corrina"
Corrina, Corrina is a 12-bar blues that dates back to the 1920s and earlier. It was first recorded by Black blues musician Bo Carter in 1928. He copyrighted the song...
The History of the Tune "Corrina, Corrina"
Corrina, Corrina is a 12-bar blues that dates back to the 1920s and earlier. It was first recorded by Black blues musician Bo Carter in 1928. He copyrighted the song...
What is Active Listening?
What is active listening? It’s the practice of engaging with the music that you’re listening to on a level deeper than simply enjoying the notes as they pass by. When...
What is Active Listening?
What is active listening? It’s the practice of engaging with the music that you’re listening to on a level deeper than simply enjoying the notes as they pass by. When...
The History Behind the Song "Lily Dale"
Lily Dale (or Lilly Dale) is a Western Swing favorite with a beautiful melody and sorrowful lyrics. As a Western Swing song, it was first recorded and released by Billy...
The History Behind the Song "Lily Dale"
Lily Dale (or Lilly Dale) is a Western Swing favorite with a beautiful melody and sorrowful lyrics. As a Western Swing song, it was first recorded and released by Billy...