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The exact appearance of this item may vary.Appalachian fiddle music, based on the musical traditions of the people who settled in the mountainous regions of the southeastern United States, is widely-known and played throughout North America and parts of Europe because of its complex rhythms, its catchy melodies, and its often-ancient-sounding stylistic qualities. The authors explore the lives and music of 43 of the classic Appalachian fiddlers who were active during the first half of the 20th century. Some of them were recorded commercially in the 1920s, such as Gid Tanner, Fiddlin’ John Carson, and Charlie Bowman. Some were recorded by folklorists from the Library of Congress, such as William Stepp, Emmett Lundy, and Marion Reece. Others were recorded informally by family members and visitors, such as John Salyer, Emma Lee Dickerson, and Manco Sneed. All of them played throughout most of their lives and influenced the growth and stylistic elements of fiddle music in their regions. Each fiddler has been given a chapter with a biography, several tune transcriptions, and tune histories. To show the richness of the music, the authors make a special effort to show the musical elements in detail, but also acknowledge that nothing can take the place of listening. Many of the classic recordings used in this book can be found on the web, allowing you to hear and read the music together.
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Preface
Introduction
Map
Georgia
Fiddlin’ John Carson
- Hell Bound for Alabama
- Jimmie on the Railroad
- Liberty
- Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane
- Old Frying Pan and the Old Camp Kettle
A.A. Gray
- Bonaparte’s Retreat
- Sally Goodin
- Streak o’ Lean, Streak o’ Fat
Earl Johnson
- Green Mountain Polka
- I Get My Whiskey from Rockingham
- Leather Britches
- Mississippi Sawyer
Clayton McMichen
- Broken Down Gambler
- Give the Fiddler a Dram
- Hell’s Broke Loose in Georgia
- Hog Trough Reel
- Rocky Pallet
Lowe Stokes
- Citaco
- Four Cent Cotton
- Katy Did
- Swamp Cat Rag
Gid Tanner
- Black Eyed Suzie
- Buckin’ Mule
- Georgia Railroad
- Hen Cackle
- On Tanner’s Farm
Kentucky Snake Chapman
- Boating Up Sandy
- Brushy Fork of John’s Creek(more...)
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Appalachian fiddle music, based on the musical traditions of the people who settled in the mountainous regions of the southeastern United States, is widely-known and played throughout North America and parts of Europe because of its complex rhythms, its catchy melodies, and its often-ancient-sounding stylistic qualities. The authors explore the lives and music of 43 of the classic Appalachian fiddlers who were active during the first half of the 20th century. Some of them were recorded commercially in the 1920s, such as Gid Tanner, Fiddlin’ John Carson, and Charlie Bowman. Some were recorded by folklorists from the Library of Congress, such as William Stepp, Emmett Lundy, and Marion Reece. Others were recorded informally by family members and visitors, such as John Salyer, Emma Lee Dickerson, and Manco Sneed. All of them played throughout most of their lives and influenced the growth and stylistic elements of fiddle music in their regions. Each fiddler has been given a chapter with a biography, several tune transcriptions, and tune histories. To show the richness of the music, the authors make a special effort to show the musical elements in detail, but also acknowledge that nothing can take the place of listening. Many of the classic recordings used in this book can be found on the web, allowing you to hear and read the music together.
More Details
More Details
More Details
Preface
Introduction
Map
Georgia
Fiddlin’ John Carson
- Hell Bound for Alabama
- Jimmie on the Railroad
- Liberty
- Little Old Log Cabin in the Lane
- Old Frying Pan and the Old Camp Kettle
A.A. Gray
- Bonaparte’s Retreat
- Sally Goodin
- Streak o’ Lean, Streak o’ Fat
Earl Johnson
- Green Mountain Polka
- I Get My Whiskey from Rockingham
- Leather Britches
- Mississippi Sawyer
Clayton McMichen
- Broken Down Gambler
- Give the Fiddler a Dram
- Hell’s Broke Loose in Georgia
- Hog Trough Reel
- Rocky Pallet
Lowe Stokes
- Citaco
- Four Cent Cotton
- Katy Did
- Swamp Cat Rag
Gid Tanner
- Black Eyed Suzie
- Buckin’ Mule
- Georgia Railroad
- Hen Cackle
- On Tanner’s Farm
Kentucky Snake Chapman
- Boating Up Sandy
- Brushy Fork of John’s Creek(more...)