By banjonz

By banjonz

The current Tune of the Week honors the only Illinois female fiddler Stelle (or Stella) Elam who recorded ten tunes for the immense Dear Old Illinois compilation. The medley of three included in this medley are called Grotts, Jaybird, and Crooked Road. They've been arranged in double C tuning and use an AAB format, as she did for the most part.…

The current Tune of the Week honors the only Illinois female fiddler Stelle (or Stella) Elam who recorded ten tunes for the immense Dear Old Illinois compilation. The medley of three included in this medley are called Grotts, Jaybird, and Crooked Road. They've been arranged in double C tuning and use an AAB format, as she did for the most part.…

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

Here's my attempt at Matt Brown's arrangement of Cold Frosty Morning, from his 2-finger Patreon/YouTube stuff.By DelusionsOBanjer

Here's my attempt at Matt Brown's arrangement of Cold Frosty Morning, from his 2-finger Patreon/YouTube stuff.By DelusionsOBanjer

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

From the fiddling of Stella Elam. Key of D (aDADE)By LyleK

From the fiddling of Stella Elam. Key of D (aDADE)By LyleK

Stella Elam's version of Jaybird (in key of G) with banjo tuned gEADE.By LyleK

Stella Elam's version of Jaybird (in key of G) with banjo tuned gEADE.By LyleK

Old time fiddle tune finger picked on a new 12" open back.By Burl Hammons

Old time fiddle tune finger picked on a new 12" open back.By Burl Hammons

Written by myself and ZeroBy Stuntbaby

A song from an 1800's hymnal, being brought back to life, as the departed souls are promised to be in the last verse.By JanetB

A song from an 1800's hymnal, being brought back to life, as the departed souls are promised to be in the last verse.By JanetB

The tune was written by Bill Napier, the mandolin player in the Stanley Brothers' band. The musicians on the recording were Carter Stanley, guitar; Ralph Stanley, banjo; Bill Napier, mandolin; Curley Lambert, bass; Howdy Forrester, fiddle; and Benny Martin, fiddle.By Carter Stanley

The tune was written by Bill Napier, the mandolin player in the Stanley Brothers' band. The musicians on the recording were Carter Stanley, guitar; Ralph Stanley, banjo; Bill Napier, mandolin; Curley Lambert, bass; Howdy Forrester, fiddle; and Benny Martin, fiddle.By Carter Stanley

spaghetti western themeBy jonc

spaghetti western themeBy jonc

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

By mmuussiiccaall

As played by WV fiddler Ellis Hall, here's a three-part tune that's been played all around by many well-known players. I'd like to hear James Bryan, but can't find his version. However, his partner, Carl Jones, plays it prettily on guitar and you can hear it on a link in this week's Tune of the Week.…

As played by WV fiddler Ellis Hall, here's a three-part tune that's been played all around by many well-known players. I'd like to hear James Bryan, but can't find his version. However, his partner, Carl Jones, plays it prettily on guitar and you can hear it on a link in this week's Tune of the Week.…

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

A tune popular especially in Quebec, Rabbit Hop is a dance tune with some hopping heard in the B part.By JanetB

A tune popular especially in Quebec, Rabbit Hop is a dance tune with some hopping heard in the B part.By JanetB

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

An original tune by Eric FieldBy E Field

An original tune by Eric FieldBy E Field

An original tune by Eric FieldBy E Field

An original tune by Eric FieldBy E Field

An original tune by Eric FieldBy E Field

An original tune by Eric FieldBy E Field

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.By dbrooks

From the playing of Virginia fiddler Dudley Spangler (1885-1981), the association with Angeline the Baker is strong, but who knows which came first...By JanetB

From the playing of Virginia fiddler Dudley Spangler (1885-1981), the association with Angeline the Baker is strong, but who knows which came first...By JanetB

A 1930's-style melody featuring Bob Barta on vocal & multiple string instruments (including banjo, guitars, ukuleles, & mandocello) with Peter Kontrimas on string bass.By Buck Evans (2023)

A 1930's-style melody featuring Bob Barta on vocal & multiple string instruments (including banjo, guitars, ukuleles, & mandocello) with Peter Kontrimas on string bass.By Buck Evans (2023)

Key of G and played on a newly crafted 11" walnut open backBy hudie

Key of G and played on a newly crafted 11" walnut open backBy hudie

From the vocals of Doc WatsonBy JanetB

From the vocals of Doc WatsonBy JanetB