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Old And In The Way

Samantha encouraged me to try a new song this week: “Song of the Wind”. The challenge with this song is holding position on the E string while moving to third position to get a D on the A string. It is a bit of a trick to touch A then E.

I have gotten much better at playing Go Tell Aunt Rhody working on dynamics to make sure I can differentiate the metzo-forte from the piano.

It is a joy to be able to pick up the instrument and just raddle off a couple of short songs while walking around. There is some tension that I might forget what I am doing but I find I actually play better when I am not paying close attention on those pieces that I have played dozens of time.

To get inspiration for moving onto Fiddle music I have started listening to The High Lonesome Sound by Old And In The Way. This is my first introduction to this band and it is a nice change of pace from techno and metal for work music.

Songs I am working on

  • Old And In The Way
  • Go Tell Aunt Rhody
  • Song of the Wind