Step 3 intermediate fiddle tune ebook cross canada fiddle. This site has over 170 videos for you to learn from. This work is a piece of canadiana, is funny and exciting, and includes a coloratura soprano solo. Most of you will know that log driving is the process of running logs down a river to transport them from the woods to the mill. My mailing address is at the bottom of this page if you prefer to send a. Print and download in pdf or midi log driver s waltz. Country waltz canadian fiddle lesson by patti kusturok. The song transcends genere and can be heard everywhere from weddings to dances to campfires all across america. So when the drives over, if he asks me again, i think i will marry my log driver. Jan 20, 2010 a young girl who loves to dance and is ready to marry chooses a log driver over his more welltodo, landloving competition. Its a great tune to start on if youre a beginner player.
Our music we play a wide variety songs and fiddle tunes. The 245 fiddle tunes on this web page can be found in printed form in the book the oldtime fiddlers repertory by r. We have provided a link to sites where most are found. Cherokee waltz sams fiddle blog these are the tunes. Forty years ago waltz anniversary waltz yellow rose waltz goodnight waltz golden fiddle waltz. Kate and anna mcgarrigle sing along to the tale of a young girl who loves to dance and chooses to marry a log driver over his more welltodo competitors. Folk music index an index to recorded and print resources, by jane keefer. A7learns to step lightly its dbirling down, agdown white water a dlog drivers waltz pleases a7girls comdpletely eoc c. Patti kusturok breaks down a basic and advanced version of the song in this lesson modulecheck out the tutorial videos below.
Two groups are on this page one for tunes which have been featured on banjo hangouts old time tune of the week since 2008, plus more recently on instagram and facebooks clawhammer rules, and the other has various oldtime tunes not in the tune of the week. Jan14 gil s schottische feb14 earl s waltz mar14 speed the plough apr14 soldier s return may14 no tune of the month jun14 sierra swing jul14 log driver s waltz aug14 hilo schottische sep14 no tune of the month oct14 russell creek nov14 cuckoo s nest dec14 hull s victory jan15 drommon om elin feb15 waltzing through the leaves. Recorded by folklorist alan jabbour in 196667, when reed was over eighty years old, the tunes represent the music and evoke the history and spirit of virginias appalachian frontier. Log driver waltz d alice fiddle g log driver a visit to the. Kate and anna mcgarrigle sing to the music of the mountain city four. The log drivers waltz wade hemsworth 1979 ukegeeks. The millinerkoken book lists all cross tunes in the key of a aeae despite what cross tuned pitch. This month, our tune s devilish title is an old fashioned method of telling a person to get lost. The log driver s waltz is a canadian folk song, written by wade hemsworth. Feel free to contact me steve austin at saustin98atcomcastdotnet.
Easily one of the most oftenrequested films in the nfb collection, this lighthearted animated short is based on the song the log drivers waltz by wade hemsworth. Transcriptions and audio files of over 550 fiddle tunes from old recordings, festivals, jams and workshops, notated by john lamancusa. Theres a compact list of chords for all the tunes, if you want to make a cheatsheet notebook. Old time fiddle tunes penn state mechanical engineering. Step 3 intermediate fiddle tune ebook cross canada. The log drivers waltz is also a canadian animated film from the national film board, released in 1979 as part of its canada vignettes series. Fiddle classes wild rose old tyme fiddlers assocation. Print and download in pdf or midi log drivers waltz. The log driver s waltz is also a canadian animated film from the national film board, released in 1979 as part of its canada vignettes series. Click on the tune name for the sheet music pdf file, the piano keys to hear a synthesized midi file, or for a recording. Susanna heystek in calgary log drivers waltz for home and native land performance duration. Fiddlejam players have been invited to play some tunes at the memorial. The log drivers waltz sheet music for treble clef instrument. Also known as log drivers, log drivers, the log drivers.
The old time fiddlers repertory larry warrens slippery. Day 349 soldiers joy patti kusturoks 365 days of fiddle tunes duration. The henry reed collection presents traditional fiddle tunes performed by henry reed of glen lyn, virginia. A reflection of a people, gave a voice to cajun, creole and zydeco pioneers, many of whom had never been interviewed. While we welcome other instruments including guitar, mandolin, banjo, penny whistle, bodhran, small pipes, and bass, the music that we play is drawn from the traditional and contemporary fiddle world. Popular fiddle contest tunes minnesota state fiddle assoc. If you like this be sure to check out the animated short film called the log drivers waltz on youtube. The log driver s waltz fingerstyle guitar cover duration. Lets continuing the theme of work with some tunes about log driving. Patti kusturok breaks down basic and advanced versions of the tune in this lesson. If you ask any girl from the parish around what pleases her most from her head to her toes shell say im not sure that it s business of yours but i do like to. Two groups are on this page one for tunes which have been featured on banjo hangout s old time tune of the week since 2008, plus more recently on instagram and facebook s clawhammer rules, and the other has various oldtime tunes not in the tune of the week.
A few other special guests drop by to add their own seasonings to the mix, including the finest kinds ann downey who steps up to sing log drivers waltz and fiddle phenom cedar stanistreet who teams up for kirk for another of the albums best tracks the achingly gorgeous twin fiddle lament be thou my vision. When the drives nearly over, i like to go down to see all the lads while they work on the river. If you use the slipperyhill website, please consider donating to help pay for server costs and technical assistance. If you have a favourite song let us and we would be happy to play it for you. If you should ask any girl from the parish around what pleases her most from her head to her toes, shell say im not sure that its business of yours, but i do like to waltz with a log driver. Log drivers waltz sheet music for violin, viola, cello. Christeson great article about rp christeson by mike christeson a short biography of rp christeson from voyager records charlie walden lots of tune downloads, printable sheet music, essays, tune lists, etc. Waltzes waltz quadrille festival waltz wednesday night waltz ootpik waltz cabri waltz margarets waltz westphalia waltz. If you ask any girl from the parish around what pleases her most from her head to her toes shell say im not sure that its business of yours but i do like to.
When the drive s nearly over, i like to go down to see all the lads while they work on the river. Day 77 river john sunset waltz patti kusturoks 365 days of fiddle tunes duration. Loggers breakdown canadian fiddle lesson by patti kusturok. Transcriptions and audio files of over 550 traditional fiddle tunes from old recordings, festivals, jams and workshops, notated by john lamancusa click on the tune name for the sheet music pdf file, the piano keys to hear a synthesized midi file, or for a recording. The music selection is commonly played music, such as log drivers waltz or redwing, with a set list of tunes to work through in class between september and june. Country waltz is a great traditional fiddle waltz played in many canadian jam circles and for many country dances.
Apr 25, 2017 i started to learn to play the fiddle in spring 2016. Cape breton highland collection cbh, jerry hollands collections jhc, brenda stubberts collection bsc and winston fitzgeraldc collection wf, in the skye collection, ken perlmans fiddle tunes of pei p, on. This version is from coles fiddle tunes collection. The 245 fiddle tunes on this web page can be found in printed form in the book the oldtime fiddler s repertory by r. Sheet music for the tunes may be found in the qcf and skf tune lists on this website, or in cranford publications books.
Log drivers waltz september 12, 2019 albeit slightly outside the mostly fiddletune genre of this website, one of my favorite songs by wade hemsworth and sung by kate and anna mcgarrigle is the basis of this delightful short cartoon by the national film board of canada. There is an em version of a jig with this title as well. Great article about rp christeson by mike christeson a short biography of rp christeson from voyager records. Day 207 the old red barn patti kusturok s 365 days of fiddle tunes duration. We can play 3 or 4 tunes like jimmys favourite jig, please dont talk about me, 52, manitoba golden boy, nellie gray, ashokan farewell, tennessee waltz, log drivers waltz, westphalia waltz. Jessica waltz, ramnee ceilidh, curly hair, country waltz, log drivers. Day 143 trip to windsor patti kusturoks 365 days of fiddle tunes duration. The log drivers waltz fiddle tune for beginners, played slowly and then up to speed. Day 343 black velvet waltz patti kusturoks 365 days of fiddle tunes duration. Charlie walden lots of tune downloads, printable sheet music, essays, tune lists, etc. The music has been arranged for many combination of instuments e. I know that come evening theyll be in the town and we all want to waltz with a log driver.
The history of the log drivers waltz toronto guardian. Jan14 gils schottische feb14 earls waltz mar14 speed the plough apr14 soldiers return may14 no tune of the month jun14 sierra swing jul14 log drivers waltz aug14 hilo schottische sep14 no tune of the month oct14 russell creek nov14 cuckoos nest dec14 hulls victory jan15 drommon om elin feb15 waltzing through the leaves. Newcomers can join at any time, although will find it easier if they start in the fall, and will be provided with copies of the set list. Jcs abc tune finder searchable index of tunes in text, abc, postscript, pdf, gif, png, and midi formats pdf is easiest to read. These are common fiddle tunes in canada and are offered as suggestions for your event. The log drivers waltz is a canadian folk song, written by wade hemsworth. This lighthearted, animated tale is based on the song the log drivers waltz by wade hemsworth. Its fun tune to add some ornamentation to, and i often play with a little part after the bpart before i play the tune is played again. A young girl who loves to dance and is ready to marry chooses a log driver over his more welltodo, landloving competition. Oct 11, 2017 day 143 trip to windsor patti kusturok s 365 days of fiddle tunes duration. Tunes you will probably come across at jam sessions in canada.
The song celebrates the profession of log driving, a practice in the lumber industry which involved transporting felled timber. I have been trying to avoid featuring too many tunes by the same artists but this one and the black fly song are so much fun i couldnt resist posting them both. Day 207 the old red barn patti kusturoks 365 days of fiddle tunes duration. Loggers breakdown is a great canadian fiddle tune in the key of bb. Millinerkoken collection of american fiddle tunes larry. The log driver s waltz a pretty canadian tune written by wade hemsworth of ontario who has now passed away, who was inspired for this tune by how the log driver s danced across the logs. As a non profit organization ootfa is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Fiddle club is basically a jam session with a focus on fiddle tunes. The old time fiddlers repertory larry warrens slipperyhill. Welcome to the page with free sheet music from the american continent. Log drivers waltz sheet music for violin, viola, cello download.
The milliner koken collection of american fiddle tunes note. The audio does not do justice to the live performance but it is good enough to attract new fans. That s where the log driver learns to step lightly yes, birling down and down white water the log driver s waltz pleases girls completely verse 4 now ive had my chances with all sorts of men but none as so fine as my lad on the river so when the drive s over, if he asks me again i think i will marry my log driver chorus. The log drivers waltz, as most people know it, was one of the canada vignettes series of short films that were made by the national film board of canada and aired on cbc and other canadian broadcasting companies as interstitial programming. That s where the log driver learns to step lightly. About this collection fiddle tunes of the old frontier. Similar to ashokan farewell, also written by jay and molly, the melody to this song is simple, and yet haunting, a hallmark of a good waltz. Old time central a collection of learning and listening resources for old. Newcomers can join at any time, although will find it easier if they start in the fall, and.
Kelli trottiers tune canadas fiddling day twostep fiddle bill is also in the accompanying pages under the tunes tab. Log out change you are commenting using your twitter account. The millinerkoken book lists all cross tunes in the key of a aeae despite what cross tuned pitch the fiddler may have been using. Notation and mp3s are commonly available via internet search. A list of slow tunes read here waltzes in 34 time are listed below. This blog is to record the tunes i learn and resources for them. Okay, it may not have the very latest tunes, but i refresh it once a month or so to add any new ones. The log drivers waltz a pretty canadian tune written by wade hemsworth of ontario who has now passed away, who was inspired for this tune by how the log drivers danced across the logs. The fiddlers companion website has this tune dating back to the 1700s. I started with fiona driver s excellent scottish fiddle book and am now moving onto other trad music.
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