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Irish Fiddle. Irish Fiddle Irish fiddle music is heard the world over, whether it’s at a trad pub session, where fiddlers and other musicians gather to play for an evening’s fun, or in a professional setting at a ceilidh, concert or festival.

Irish Fiddle

The Irish fiddle tradition has become common currency for fiddlers across the British Isles, Europe, America and beyond, and today some of the finest players are not even Irish by birth. For any violinist wishing to step beyond the narrow confines of classical discipline, the Irish jig or reel is one of the first stopping points. Irish Fiddle: Traditional Irish Instrumental Music. Girald Cambrensis (also known as Gerald of Wales in English or Gerallt Gymro in Welsh) had some interesting observations when he visited Ireland in 1185, "They [the Irish] seem to be incomparably more skilled in [musical instruments] than any other people that I have seen.

Irish Fiddle: Traditional Irish Instrumental Music

The movement is . . . rather quick and lively, while at the same time the melody is sweet and pleasant. It is remarkable how, in spite of the great speed of the fingers, the musical proportion is maintained. " Although earlier references to fiddles can be found, it is generally accepted that modern violins and fiddlng came to Ireland some time after its development in the 16th Century. Violinist.com: The Violin Community. Violin Rocks! Violin So Hot It's Cool! Israeli-born violinist Miri Ben-Ari was trained as a classical violinist and then discovered jazz and hip hop when she was a teenager.

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It is this blend of musical styles that has influenced her work, allowing her to move with equal ease in classical, jazz, and hip-hop circles. She's appeared with everyone from Wynton Marsalis to Jay-Z to Kanye West. Miri released her first album, Sahara, in 1999. An mix of classical and Eastern-inspired tracks, the album featured all original work, most composed by Ben-Ari herself. In 2000 she released the album The Song of the Promised Land, a jazz album which featured Wynton Marsalis trumpet on two tracks. Acoustic Electric Violins. Affordable new 4-string instruments with remarkable depth and clarity...

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Acoustic electric violins are a wonderful idea. But the promise has fallen short until now. The Marinette, DuShane and London violins from master luthier Gary E. Bartig set the amplified acoustic violin standard. Purely electric violins have always disappointed. Miles Music Old-Time Fiddling Curriculum. Fiddle Instruction and Lessons for Beginning and Intermediate Fiddlers. Bluegrass Music - Bluegrass Gear - Bluegrass Instruments. Randy Elmore – Fiddle « Music Texas Style. It was clear from an early age that was going to be a musician. At age 9 he started on his musical journey by learning how to play the guitar, but what was to be the most defining moment for him came at age 11 when his father suggested he try the .

“There was something unexplainable about the sound that came out of that fiddle, and to this day I’ve never been able to put it down” he says. , and are just a few of the celebrated names Randy has worked with over the years. Most significantly he has toured with the country singer , and also recorded for on his 2006 project “ ” Randy’s tremendous talent has gained him a remarkable number of achievements such as being voted “ ” in 1999 at the in , he has been inducted into the “ “, the “ “. Randy is a hard working and extremely passionate musician who strives to keep the desire to play both the and the strong in the hearts of those who love and appreciate them and to inspire those who haven’t quite made up their minds about them yet. Swing Cat: Swing, Folk and Fiddle Recordings. FiddlerShop.com.

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She has conducted workshops for a variety of folk festivals and weekends, including Clarion Folk College in Clarion, PA and The Looking Glass Festival in Lansing, MI. Deborah recorded most recently on Gaelic Storm’s CD, Special Reserve, which reached #2 on the Billboard World Music Chart. She performs and records regularly with Changeling, and can be found at www.madcelts.com. By Deborah Clark Colón “Hasn’t anybody written this tune down so I can learn it?” How many times have you searched for a transcription of music you heard on CD and just had to play?

Let Your Ear Do the Work Let your ear begin the work long before you pick up your instrument. Analytical listening can help break down the task of learning a tune. Gene Elders - Home. Welcome to Johnny Gimble's world of Texas Swing! Natalie MacMaster ♦ HOME. Official Site for Gillian Boucher. Texas Swing Fiddle. Texas Swing Fiddle If you gonna play in Texas, you gotta have a fiddle in the band; so said the number 1 US single by the country music band Alabama.

Texas Swing Fiddle

But what is it that’s so special about fiddle playing in Texas? As a style it lies somewhere between old-time Appalachian style fiddling, with its roots in the tunes brought over by English, Irish and Scottish settlers, and Western Swing, the country/jazz fusion that was all the rage for a brief period in America in the 30’s and 40’s. Here are some of the characteristics which make the style distinctive: 1. Much of the repertoire is shared with old-time fiddling, but the tunes are usually played slower; the average speed for breakdowns is 100-115 beats per minute. 2. In addition to the English/Irish/Scottish influence which it shares with Appalachian fiddling, Texas fiddle also draws on the German Polka tradition and the Mexican ranchero and mariachi traditions. 3. Tony Ludiker music website. Welcome to Johnny Gimble's world of Texas Swing! Fiddles - Folkmusician.

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Browse our featured links by age and size to help determine which one is perfect for you. In addition to a student violin, we can also offer you a viola, cello, double bass, and essential accessories such as violin bows, cases, violin strings, tailpieces, shoulder rests, and music stands. Each picture you see depicted on our site is exactly how your instrument will look when you receive it. You have decided to learn how to play the violin and need a beginner's violin. This will be your very first violin and you realize the choice you make will have a great impact on your attitude towards playing and on your overall performance. Fiddler Magazine. Shar Music - sharmusic.com. The Fretted Fiddle and Fiddle Fretter.

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It motivated me to explore new facets of music that I had never thought of exploring. It allowed me to realize that behind every song is a story, and it is our job to tell the story with out voices and our music. " - Phoebe Hunt, TX Came to camp as part of The Hudson's, Now tours with Bellevue Outfit. Gliga Violins USA - A Shop for Romanian Violin On Sale, Violas, Cellos and Basses. Mark Wood. MMR-NAMM2012-issue-MWinterview. The Fiddle Shop. Violin, Electric Violin, Violins, Electric Violins, Fiddle, Fiddles, Violin Making, 5 String Electric Violin.

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