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Feature article: Playing
in a Bluegrass Band – the demands and technicalities of playing
bluegrass in a band, written by Rick Townend.
Other articles: A Bulgarian Festival – an account of
a visit to a folk festival in the foothills of the Balkan Mountains
by Trevor Buck. Macpherson's Rant – the story behind the
tune. A Cautionary Tale – the folklore of Fiddler's Wood
in Norfolk by Tony Chinn. My Favourite Folk CD – Carolan's
Harp by Susan Mallett. Edinburgh
Fiddle Festival – a preview of the year's festival.
Pete
Cooper article: Learning by ear.
Nick
Woodward article: How the shape of the bridge effects the
sound.
Tunes in the centre pages: Two tunes written by Turlough O’Carolan
(1670–1738) – Carolan’s Dream and Planxty Morgan
Mawgan.
Books reviewed: John Moar looks at Fiddle Music of the Highlands
of Scotland Volumes 5 and 6.
Win: A chance to win a Fiddler's Elbow T shirt, donated by Wychwood
Brewery. |
