This haunting melody utilizes the A dorian mode. Watch out for the A major chord in the second part. Recording Backing Tracks Sheet Music
Golden Slippers
Sheet music Recordings Backing tracks
Midnight on the Water
This beautiful waltz is usually credited to Texas fiddler Luke Thomasson. Sheet music Backing tracks The backing tracks don’t utilize the occasional third-beat G chord shown above. Recording This recordingContinue readingMidnight on the Water
Redwing
Redwing (or Red Wing) is a popular tune adapted from Robert Schumann’s “The Happy Farmer, Returning From Work.” Sheet music Recordings Backing Tracks
Flop Eared Mule
Listen for the braying mule! This tune changes keys at the B part. For a nice resolve, finish with the A part. Sheet Music from thesession.org Backing Tracks Recording
Sourgrass and Granite
By Brian Pickell “Sourgrass is a common name given to several plant species which have a sour taste.” (wikipedia) Sheet Music from thesession.org Backing Tracks Recording
Old Time Guitar Workshop Video
Steve Capener with the Pioneer Chapter teaches how to back up old time tunes on guitar.
Salt Lake Chapter News
Greetings Old Time Music Friends! Here are some news items. Other resources and the calendar is in the attached newsletter. Salt Lake Chapter Gigs, Jams, & Socials now listed on the StateContinue readingSalt Lake Chapter News
Cuckoo’s Nest
Cuckoo’s Nest is a reel in the key of D, but featuring a C chord for a modal feel. As usual for fiddle tunes, it repeats in AABB structure. However,Continue readingCuckoo’s Nest
Maggie
George W. Johnson published his poem, “When You and I Were Young, Maggie,” in 1864. He married Margaret “Maggie” Clark that same year. Tragically, she died the following spring. InContinue readingMaggie