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Bruce warms up by playing through last week’s tunes, “Damon’s Winder” and “Jane Wallace.” Then he shows you “Hop Up Ladies,” which is also known as “Did You Ever See the Devil Uncle Joe?” and other titles. It probably started out in Ireland or Scotland as “Miss McLeod’s Reel.” You’ll also learn a lesser-known one tune Mississippi fiddler John Hatcher. Titled “Grub Springs,” it’s a completely different melody than the “Grub Springs” you’ll hear in jam sessions. It’s a crooked tune in A-modal (Mixolydian), with the fiddle also tuned in standard GDAE. Bruce walks you through John Hatcher’s “Grub Springs” in this video.
| Session 7: “Pretty Little Girl,” “Black Hills Waltz,” and “Western Country” |
| Session 7: “Pretty Little Girl,” “Black Hills Waltz,” and “Western Country” |
In Session 7 of Old-Time Fiddle Styles you’ll learn three tunes: two Round Peak tunes, “Pretty Little Girl” and “Western Country” and the “Black Hills Waltz.” Bruce starts with “Pretty Little Girl,” a great dance tune that gives you a chance to work on the Round Peak syncopated bowing and rhythm. Then he shows you the “Black Hills Waltz,” a waltz in AEAE tuning from Utah fiddler Kenner (“K.C”) Karchner. It has a beautiful, loping feel. He finishes up with another Round Peak favorite. Some call it “Western Country,” some call it “Fly Around.” Tommy Jarrell called it “Susananna Gal.” It’s another great dance tune in the key of D to bring to a session—it fiddles well in standard tuning, or raised bass: ADAE.
| "Black Hills Waltz" Notation (Available to subscribers) |
| “Western Country” Notation (Available to subscribers) |
| "Black Hills Waltz" MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |
| “Western Country” MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |
| “Pretty Little Girl” Notation (Available to subscribers) |
| "Black Hills Waltz" Notation - As Taught (Available to subscribers) |
| “Western Country” Notation - As Taught (Available to subscribers) |
| "Black Hills Waltz" MP3 Download - As Taught (Available to subscribers) |
| “Western Country” MP3 Download - As Taught (Available to subscribers) |
| “Pretty Little Girl” MP3 Download (Available to subscribers) |
