Bruce Molsky: Fiddle Workshop April 9, 2011

The workshop takes a hands-on approach to old time fiddle. Tunes are taught a phrase at a time, first melody, then bowing, and then piecing things together. We'll dig into old-time music's unique phrasing, rhythm and syncopation, intonation, et cetera. A recorder - minidisc, hard disk, tape, 78-rpm acetate cutter or wire recorder - is highly recommended. Since developing ear training skills is one of the workshop goals, written music will not be provided. It is suggested that attendees of the workshop are comfortable with the fiddle.