Fiddle

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The following classes are offered as part of the DC Bluegrass Union Bluegrass & Oldtime Camp. Enrollment is open to any and all who wish to take them.
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Old-time Fiddle I: Beginning This class will teach the basics of old-time Appalachian fiddle, and is a stp-stone to both advanced oldtime and beginning bluegrass fiddle. Students will learn the bowing techniques and phrasing that define the old-time style. Instructor will teach a variety of old-time tunes and students will emerge from this class with tunes to enjoy playing. Period 1 Ben Townsend

All of the following fiddle classes require that students have taken or
have the acquired skills of Beginning Fiddle, as described above.

Old-time Fiddle II: Intermediate - Advanced This class is intended for those who can learn tunes by ear, and play at a reasonable speed. Award winning fiddler Dave Bing will share his extensive repertoire of venerable old-time tunes from West Virginia. A rare chance to drink from the true vine.
Period 4 Dave Bing

Oldtime Black & White Fiddle: Did you ever stop to wonder why Scottish & Irish fiddling didn't remain the same when it crossed the Atlantic and then lived for over two centuries in the hollers of the southern Appalachians? How is it that an Irish reel changed so much after living in the mountains for so long? Throughout the history of oldtime music in the U.S., Black Americans have made great contributions to its very existence. Many of these contributions have not been mentioned, nor have the creators received due consideration. This workshop, led by veteran fiddler and clog dancer Earl White, will teach participants to play some of the well-known oldtime fiddle tunes that were created by African Americans, as well as some great tunes from other classic oldtime fiddlers, many of whom Earl learned from on his many sojourns in the mountains. Don't miss this chance to inform your playing.
Period 1 Earl White & Adrienne Davis

Bluegrass Fiddle I: Beginning This class will teach the basics of bluegrass fiddle. Students will learn some entry-level tunes and be able to take home a beginning repertoire of bluegrass fiddle tunes. Period 4 Alexander Mitchell

Bluegrass Fiddle II: Intermediate/Advanced This class will teach a variety of bluegrass styles of various greats, including Kenny Baker, and will be tailored to the interest level of the students. Tunes, backup, leads, kick offs, tags and a number of other skills will be addressed. You will emerge from this class with repertoire and technique.
Period 2, Alexander Mitchell