Sunday, May 11: Fiddle and Banjo Workshops at Bernunzio Uptown Music

FOR DAY ONE: http://bernunzio.com/events/2-days-banjo-and-fiddle-worksh/

ONE Workshop: $25
TWO workshops: $45
THREE workshops: $70
FOUR workshops: $90

1 - 2:30 PM - Old Time Fiddle for All

Whether you want to learn the basics or solidify the skills you already have, this workshop will enhance your old-time fiddle playing. Appalachian old-time fiddle is all about the bowing style; bowing lends control to the rhythm while good fingering technique and intonation gives you control of the tune. Learn to get comfortable with your instrument and how to “HEAR” the right notes while working on the rhythmic quality of your bowing. We will cover bowing and fingering basics, as well as the role of “cross tuning” (e.g. AEae; DDad; AEac#).This workshop is designed for all levels of player.

3:00 - 4:30 PM - Old Time Fiddle and Banjo Jam Workshop - Play Nice With Others

In the traditional old-time world, a jam or session is where musicians get together to play music. Whether it’s just a fiddle and a banjo or includes other instruments, the desired sound is as an ensemble – without “breaks” or “solos”, microphones, sound systems, or performance tricks. The goal is to play together and produce a unified sound, no matter what instrument you play.Dan is an experienced teacher of the Appalachian old-time music style. His influential Mel Bay publications “Old-Time Festival Tunes" - (separate volumes for Clawhammer Banjo and Fiddle/Mandolin) and the recently released “Old-Time Favorites" (separate volumes for Clawhammer Banjo and Fiddle/Mandolin)  have defined much of the jam repertoire over the last 20 years. We'll pick a few and learn em, play em and jam em!