This piece is thought to reference the book by Thomas Paine. Example Backing Tracks Sheet Music
The Pride of Petravore
Also known as Eileen Oge, this tune is attributed to the multitalented Percy French. Petravore translates to “Peter of the Road,” who was proprietor of a public house at theContinue readingThe Pride of Petravore
Bill Cheatem
Also known as Bill Cheatham. Example Backing Tracks Sheet Music From thesession.org.
Blackberry Blossom
Blackberry Blossom is a great tune for improvisation and variations. Examples Backing Tracks Sheet Music
Flowers of Edinburgh
Flowers of Edinburgh, as you might guess, comes to us through Scottish fiddle traditions. Example Backing Tracks Sheet Music
Old Grey Cat
Also known as “Old Gray Cat on a Tennessee Farm,” “Auld Grey Cat,” and “The Smuggler’s.” The titular cat may be old, but still has some pep in its step!Continue readingOld Grey Cat
Cold Frosty Morning
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
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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