A Hardingfele Fiddle

Southern music known today as country music became popular in the 1920’s. This was music that was based on folk music of cowboys in the southeast (Collins English Dictionary, 2003). In most of the early music the artist played stringed instruments like fiddles, guitars, banjos and some were even playing harmonicas. When this type of music started some people called it

2) Why might Dixie Weaving employees choose not to cooperate with the consultants at this stage in the project?

“If ever an instrument belonged to the lower strata of society, the cornett did. They were the poor white trash among musical instruments. Not only were they cheaply made, but they were noted for their poverty of musical qualities. Constructed of wood and covered with

The sacbut is similar to a trombone because it has a slide that can be pushed or pulled, but the instrument itself imitates the sound of a cornett. The Sacbut player was normally a very talented musician and was normally placed on rapid coloraturas, having to jump ranges of 4 octaves.

Like any stringed instrument the player must be able to easily adjust the height of the strings, tune their instrument for pitch, and know how to check and adjust the pegs. They must also know how to change the bridge of the instrument and what the effects of changing the bridge will have on the music quality and tone.

Ronnie’s School of Music was thus established and open its doors for the first time in 1987. Currently, LaBeau teaches a wide variety of instruments, predominantly the piano, the guitar, and voice, but she also offers lessons in the ukulele, the violin, and many more. LaBeau guides students in whatever instrument they so choose, making certain that the students’ passion to learn music is met. One of her current students, Angelica Montes, remarks, “Mrs. LaBeau is open to whatever instrument you want to play, and the best part about it is that she’s so helpful and encouraging. My friend wanted to play the banjo, and Mrs. LaBeau helped her out. So for the upcoming recital, my friend and I are going to have this intense banjo/guitar duel remake

Ragtime comes from jigs and marches that were played by African American bands and started to become popular in North America by the 20th century. It was also based off of John Philip Sousa marches with additional polyrhythms (rhythms that

The fiddle had a high pitched sound that went along well with the “high lonesome” singing (Langrall, 1986). It is not certain when the banjo entered, but it was the next instrument added to strings for Appalachian music. The next stringed instrument was the guitar. Bands called String Bands came around and as they were reserved, they when out and entertained people, instead of just singing with a couple of people (Langrall, 1986). These String Band players played court days, political rallies, country fairs and at other social gatherings (langrall, 1986). Sting bands would play for dances such as the waltz (Olson). As the string bands started with the fiddle when the banjo gain popularity in the Appalachian music it was included in the sting bands followed by the guitar and the mandolin

As Thomas Maupin’s grandson and musical performing partner, I have known him nearly all my life and, at the time of this writing, I have been performing music semi-professionally with him for approximately nine years. From the time I first became enamored with music, he tried to ensure the healthy development of my interest by providing me access to his large collection of Old-Time, Country, and Bluegrass music, including field recordings he had made of rural musicians, in addition to bringing me to several festivals where I was able to hear these forms of music played live and meet many musicians. Upon my decision to pursue playing the banjo, he provided constant encouragement and made sure that I was able to make contact with skilled banjoists who were mentors to me. He has always encouraged me to create my own musical style rather than mimic others, and to always strive for perfection rather than being content with my musical status quo. Not only has his enthusiasm and advice led me to pursue musicianship, but his efforts to record rural musicians and

The single horn has three valves and the double horn has a 4 valves with the valve near the thumb that switches from the F to the B flat side of the horn. The double horn has two different sections of tubing with different lengths. One side plays in F and the other in B flat which is a fourth higher than F. By pressing the first of the three valves the instrument is lowered by one tone, the second lowers the pitch one half step and the third lowers the pitch one and a half steps. When the first and third valves are pressed, a tone that is incredibly sharp is produced.

Fiddler on the Roof is a musical by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, and book by Joseph Stein, set in Tsarist Russia in 1905. It is based on Tevye and his Daughters. The story centers on Tevye, the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his family and Jewish religious traditions while outside influences intrude upon their lives. He must cope with both the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters—each one's choice of husband moves further away from the customs of her faith—and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village. I want to talk about a few of my favorite scenes. When Tevye invites Perchick to stay with them, the night Tevye goes out to drink with Lazer Wolf, when Tevye excepts Motel and the dream.

Country music was not the first name for this genre. In the 20th century when early country music was developed it was considered “hillbilly” music. This “hillbilly” music was derived from folk songs and popular songs from the English Scots and Irish settlers from the Appalachians and various regions in the South. The instruments used in early country music were the fiddle, guitar, the autoharp and a few others. The spark of country music to the public started in 1923 when country music was first recorded. In June 14, 1923 a man with a continuing effort to discover new acts and reach untapped markets, Ralph Peer, found John Carson, a fiddle player, who he decided to record. This started the

In the second movement of his Music for Brass Quintet, Gunther Schuller utilizes unique articulations, rhythmic variance, and different combinations of mutes resulting in tension built from the swiftly changing textures.

When you play a wind instrument you have to place your mouth in a certain way and blow a ton air. You have to blow your air as straight as possible, almost like a laser beam, through the instrument to make a good sound.

There is a minor brass introduction followed by ascending and descending major scales played by the harp. The strings play a legato melody and there is a pedal note in the woodwind. The music modulates back to minor and there is a crescendo with a sequence and use of the timpani. There is a descending arpeggio played by the brass section, and then the string melody is repeated with brass repeated notes. The music has a ¾ rhythm and an adagio tempo. There is a quiet woodwind passage with a timpani roll and crescendo. The main melody is then played by brass. It is then repeated with cymbal crashes, brass fanfares and a timpani roll. There is a crescendo with discords and imperfect cadences. And the piece ends with a perfect cadence and timpani roll.