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Fiddle champion Daniel Carwile talks about the history of Sally Goodin and performs the legendary tune complete with variations galore. This is a real contest setting so you can hear the audience encouraging him. -
1voteWatch a casual fiddling jam session featuring Shirley Metzler performing Jesse Polka.
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1voteA medley of traditional fiddle tunes played by the noted three-sisters band from Texas. You can hear the virtuosity in their playing and see how they harmonize and share the spotlight. A bass and guitar accompany.
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1voteA sung and fiddled performance of Lady Be Good by the South Austin Jug Band, featuring some amazing solos⌠You wonât believe your ears! The smoothness of the classic jazz standard tune by the Gershwin brothers blends with a fiddling style.
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1voteCotton Patch Rag performed by two very young fiddlers on the television show "Nashville Now." Their smooth melodic execution belies the hours of practice their flawless technique must have required. Watch the rapid-fire use of the bows!
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1voteThis 26-minute documentary film focuses on three generations of Texas-style fiddlers. It provides a rich history of the genre and a fascinating look into the competition culture of Gustine, Texas, featuring armadillo races, tobacco-spitting contests, cow chip-throwing, hog-calling, and plenty of barbecue.
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1voteCeltic-style fiddle playing has had a strong influence on many traditions of fiddle music. Watch this video to find out why!
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