Early Benny Thomasson (1950s?)
Somebody on here was talking about hearing early recordings of Benny Thomasson where he plays the tunes in a more traditional way that is less like Contest style as we know it today. I think he said...
View Article"Grey Eagle" from Major Franklin "Junebug on a Barbed Wire" Jam
There's a recording of Major Franklin in a jam session...., the whole recording is nicknamed "Junebug on a Barbed Wire" because that was one of the tunes he played during the jam. I'm wanting to hear...
View Articlefiddle tunes+notation- links
Does anyone know of any websites where i can find some fiddle tunes in standard notation preferably with mp3s so i know how their supposed to sound,i've learned how to read standard notation and i need...
View ArticleSheet music website legitimacy
Hello! I'm new to this forum and just started learning the fiddle. Does anyone know if sheetmusicdirect.com and musicnotes.com are safe and legit websites to purchase sheet music from? (I'm looking for...
View ArticleTommy Hunter’s “Big Cabin” or “Appalachian Fiddler”
I heard a young lady play this at Flag Pond and was taken with the tune. If anyone could help with the dots, I’d be much obliged.Mike
View ArticleHow do you figure out backup chords for a new tune?
I sense many fiddlers on FHO are proficient with other instruments, especially guitar, banjo or mandolin and I often wonder it this gives them an advantage in figuring out chords for a new tune they...
View ArticleJohn Prine’s Paradise — fiddle part?
Hi - new here. I am just wondering if anyone knows of a recording of the fiddle part in John Prine’s Paradise? I can make out the melody, of course, but I can’t quite pick out what the fiddle is doing....
View ArticleKenny Baker, Gold Rush, Fiddle sheet music
Can anyone help me find it? Gold Rush, as played by Kenny Baker.I have the skill to learn from the recording, but DANG, for ME it is always very helpful to have sheet music.
View ArticleLuther Davis - Lily of the Valley
Hey Fiddlers, I'm looking for an mp3 of Luther Davis playing Lily of the Valley. Any leads or help you can give me would be appreciated! Thanks
View ArticleHow good is this tab?
Hey guys, long time no see! I recently purchased the pro version of TablEdit, and LOVE it! Anyway, before I post this tab here in the archives, I've got it in my Google Drive, and all you have to do is...
View ArticleVoice From a Dream- Mean Mary. Beginner tab needed...
Hi fiddle lovers, i need your help. My name is Camie, and i just started to learn the fiddle, so it's pretty complicated to learn whole song by ear. here's the link to the original song:...
View ArticleBurl Hammons Playing Falls of Richmond on Fiddle?
Hello Friends, do you know if and where there exists an audio recording of Burl Hammons playing Falls of Richmond on the fiddle? I play Edden Hammons version as best I can and am curious what Burl did...
View ArticleSwallow Point Jig
HiI am wondering if anyone has a copy they can share with me for Swallow Point Jig. I see a lot of sheet music for Swallow Tail Jig but none for Swallow Point Jig. I am willing to purchase a book if...
View ArticleHelp with tune : Richmond Blues (All Night Long)
Howdy, First post for me. Been learning fiddle for about 3 years, but I’m pretty advanced on guitar and banjo. Can usually learn tunes by ear pretty quickly. But been stumped by this one. I’m hoping...
View ArticlePreacher and the Bear
I am looking for some examples of people playing "The Preacher and the Bear".My sister and I in the 50's, would crank up our phonograph and play Phil Harris singing that and laugh like crazy. I just...
View ArticleBlack eyed daisy- History and Transcription
Hello all! Came across some lyrics from a while ago written down by a family member for a tune called Black-eyed daisy. Goes send for the fiddle and send for the bow / send for the black eyed daisy /...
View ArticleCherokee Shuffle (Sheet Music) Search
I looked and looked all around this site but could not locate a good link to "Cherokee Shuffle"The version we started in the Fiddler's Fake Book isn't a version I'm familiar with and while this is...
View ArticleJake leg rag, Narmour an Smith
Jake leg rag, Narmour an Smith, Key of C or D?I tend to think D since other side of 78 is Avalon quickstep which comes out in D with fiddle at 440 A. If it was same session would he retune?Jacques
View ArticleJoe Pancerzewski Dailey's reel
looking for MP3 of Joe P. or Vivian Williams playing Da(i)ley's reel.I have Baker and GreeneThanksJacques
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