Did you hear about the fiddler who bragged that he could play 32nd notes? The others in the group didn't believe him, so he proved it by playing one.

                                       NEXT FIDDLE CLUB MEETING 

SUNDAY, April 11, 2010

Plymouth Congregational Church
582 Pleasant St., Belmont, MA 

Time:  2:00 PM

 

Instructor: Lissa Schneckenberger


Meetings feature: 

 

Slower Workshop               2:00 - 2:50
   Break for Refreshments & Socializing
Advanced Workshop           3:10 - 4:00
   Instructor's Performance
Session                               4:15 - 6:00

Meetings are from 2:00 to 6:00 on the first Sunday of the month, October through June.
(For 2010: Jan. 3, Feb. 7, Mar.7, Apr. 11, May 2, Jun 6) 

  

  Anne Hooper has kindly provided us with pages showing the bowings for the tunes which she taught at the last workshop. Click to see Barren Rocks, Kerrie Kebbuck and Bride's Reel.  

  

 Ed Pearlman is developing a web site for teaching fiddle tunes, and has given entry to BSFC members for the two tunes he just taught at the last workshop, The Warlock strathspey and Flora MacDonald reel. Members, click on Club News in the Members section of the left side menu to get to Ed's site.


Gail and Jim Denman have Great Time in Cape Breton
at Ceilidh Trail School of Celtic Music
(See Full Story)
 

The Scottish Fiddle Music tradition includes tunes written for fiddle, accordion, whistle - any melody instrument - plus bagpipe tunes and songs. Geographically the tradition extends throughout Scotland, including Shetland, and followed the influx of immigrants to Cape Breton in Nova Scotia.

Our purpose: to educate the public in the full spectrum of Scottish music styles - including playing styles, regional differences, composer variations and historical context - through public meetings, workshops, musical publications and other activities.