Part of my preparation for the Port Townsend Blues Violin Workshop led me to start a blog in blues videos. Among the videos I’ve selected from YouTube, several have included blues violinists and fiddlers. Vassar Clements, Mark O’Connor, Eddie South, Ray Nance are among the hero blues artists featured.
Drop by to check it. Then, Like it if that seems a good idea. Again, it’s: www.bestbluesmusicvideos.com.
This is a fiddle circle composed of one fiddler, Tim O’Brien. I am impressed by the high quality of singing and playing at the same time as he performs Working on a Building. Something I’ve tried a bit and found it very difficult. Now I’m inspired to take another swing at it.
Both as singer and fiddler, Tim O’Brien does a great job.
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My first big offering is news about the Blues Violin Workshop at Centrum. There is an impressive line up of teachers for all blues instruments.
I’ve been preparing choice material for presenting to students. Tunes to be played and taught include, Milk Cow Blues, St. Louis Blues, Florida Blues, Hesitating Blues and more.
Techniques will include many aspects of fiddle or violin playing. Slides, blue notes, pentatonic scales, lowered sevenths and thirds, and much more. Bow technique will go into rhythmic riffs and swing feel, not to mention, finding the “sweet spot.”
If you have any questions, ask Centrum. I’m completely new to this organization. But I think it will be an adventure for both the teacher and the students.