Advance OT Fiddle
In this class we will learn great tunes and techniques including advanced, old-time bowing with pulses and a variety of bow rocks. Often ornaments in southern fiddling are achieved with the bow-hand but some noting-hand ornaments will be covered for good measure. We’ll talk about the “rhythmic skeleton” of the tune, how cool bowing accents are, and the back beat too. And my favorite…there will be stories and history about the older fiddlers whose music has inspired generations. Recording device recommended.
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 coordinator for Swannanoa Old-Time Week (NC) and leads her own series of online music classes.
