Old-Time Fiddle Lesson, Vol. 1
Matt Brown - 5SP07002
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 cross G tuning (GDGD).
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.
Old-Time Fiddle Lesson, Vol. 1 track listing
| 1. | Tuning Notes -- GDAE | ||
| 2. | Ducks on the Millpond - slow tempo | ||
| 3. | Ducks on the Millpond - moderate tempo | ||
| 4. | Soldier's Joy - slow tempo | ||
| 5. | Soldier's Joy - moderate tempo | ||
| 6. | Backstep Cindy - slow tempo | ||
| 7. | Backstep Cindy - moderate tempo | ||
| 8. | Black Eyed Susie - slow tempo | ||
| 9. | Black Eyed Susie - moderate tempo | ||
| 10. | Sugar Hill - slow tempo | ||
| 11. | Sugar Hill - moderate tempo | ||
| 12. | Jack Wilson - slow tempo | ||
| 13. | Jack Wilson - moderate tempo | ||
| 14. | Tuning Notes -- ADAE | ||
| 15. | Duck River - slow tempo | ||
| 16. | Duck River - moderate tempo | ||
| 17. | Arkansas Traveler - slow tempo | ||
| 18. | Arkansas Traveler - moderate tempo | ||
| 19. | Tuning Notes -- GDGD | ||
| 20. | Fire on the Mountain - slow tempo | ||
| 21. | Fire on the Mountain - moderate tempo | ||
| 22. | Grub Springs - slow tempo | ||
| 23. | Grub Springs - moderate tempo | ||
| 24. | Sandy Boys - slow tempo | ||
| 25. | Sandy Boys - moderate tempo | ||
| 26. | Old Joe Clark - slow tempo | ||
| 26. | Old Joe Clark - moderate tempo |