Advanced Old-Time Fiddle
Tune Roadtrip: Come join me as we travel via tales, tunes and techniques I learned first-hand from several legendary, older-generation southern fiddlers I was fortunate to visit over the last 25 years. We’ll learn music from Art Stamper, Clyde Davenport, Paul David Smith, and J.P. Fraley from (Kentucky), Melvin Wine & Lester McCumbers from West Virginia, Benton Flippen from Round Peak, North Carolina and Violet Hensley from Arkansas (who is still a musical inspiration at 109!). We’ll cover bowing, ornaments, a couple alternate tunings and discuss regional styles. The class will also be tailored to address questions in class including how to get an authentic old-time fiddle sound. Repertoire will be taught by ear in class but music/chord handouts are provided to take home. Please bring your phone or other device to record.
Erynn Marshall
Born and raised in BC, Erynn Marshall lives in Hillsville, Virginia, and is known internationally for her traditional music. Erynn learned the nuances of Appalachian old-time fiddling from rare recordings and visiting with 80- to 95-year-old southern fiddlers. She also plays guitar and banjo. Erynn is a vibrant performer at festivals, teaches at music camps, and tours around the globe with husband/songwriter, Carl Jones.
Erynn has placed 1st in fiddle at Clifftop, Mt Airy, and Hoppin’ John fiddlers’ conventions, recorded numerous albums, appeared in 5 films (Voices of Virginia, the Clifftop Experience I’ll Fly Away Home, Conversations with Old-Time Musicians, plus Never Met a Stranger), and is featured in the books Singing at the Clothesline and As Has It. For years, Erynn was Program Director at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, VA, and Alleghany JAM (Junior Appalachian Musicians) in Sparta, NC. She is currently co-ordinator for Swannanoa Old-Time Week (NC) and leads her own series of online music classes.