This one is very bluegrassy. If you get good at pentatonic stuff, if you gain command of where you’re headed in using pentatonic scales (there are more than one but the main one is this major one) then you’re pretty cool.

You can do a similar one ascending. The descending I have posted is actually the same as the first measure or so of the Texas fiddle tune “Brilliancy.” Brilliancy has pickup notes…I’ll post the first part of it on here later.

Another similar thing occurs in the chorus of “Hoedown” by Oliver Nelson (I think). Darol Anger teaches this tune in workshops as a jazz impression of a fiddle tune.

Welcome to Fiddler’s World. Original works form the core of the album, offset by arrangements of a couple of traditional tunes– the American Shenandoah and a medley of Celtic fiddle tunes. Building on his broad experience in the many styles of fiddling he knows and loves, Zack distills what he’s learned into something identifyable as his own. The title track with its innovative “slam hitting technique” has been featured on NPR’s Open Mic and Bowed Radio.

TRACK LIST (click to stream)

1. Fiddler’s World
2. Roots and Branches
3. Shenandoah – Free Download
4. The Wind that Shakes Paddy Taylor
5. Gypsum - Free Download
6. Hoeing
7. Witches on Horseback
8. Reprise

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DESIGN

This album features hand made covers designed by Liz Tjepkema. Visit her website.

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Sat, Dec 1 at 8:00 pm
Ben Glaros “Lovesong Roulette” CD release
Slim Dunlap opens
$12 advance $14 door, all ages
Cedar Cultural Center
Minneapolis, MN – Map

I’m playing a tune or two with Ben, including “Coffee Would Be Great,” which is inspired by a favorite coffee spot of mine (and his) The Spyhouse…

Fri, Nov 30 at 7:30 pm
Orange Mighty Trio
Martha’s Gardens
St. Paul, MN – Map

Arrive anytime after 5:30 for wine and refreshments, check out Martha’s Gardens’ new space on University, put some money in the hat and it will be a good time! We’ve played at our friend Martha’s house many times, and we are excited to be part of welcoming everyone to her new studio. Her mission statement is “I do what I love and what people enjoy. No one knows how the world is going to shape istelf, but as long as people care about art, books and flowers, the world will be a good place to live. I believe, and always have that things of beauty and joy endure.”

Sat, Dec 1 from 12:00-12:45
Orange Mighty Trio
City of Lakes Waldorf School Holiday Fair
Minneapolis, MN – Map

This is a free event, where a portion of sales of Holiday things (and also our recording) will benefit the school. There are always some great handmade things and probably some gnomes. There is also an elaborate gnome cave (I’ve seen it in the past and it’s impressive) where young visitors can meet the gnome and receive a gem.

November 23 at 8:00 pm
Dick Hensold, CD Release with Piper’s Crow
Cedar Cultural Center
Minneapolis, MN – Map

Piper-composer Dick Hensold (along with Piper’s Crow) will release his long-awaited solo album “Big Music for Northumbrian Smallpipes!”  Dick recently won fabulous artist grants and on a separate note, he titles many of his compositions about food. The concert will feature Piper’s Crow plus Michelle Kinney, cello, and Ginna Watson, viola.