I'm new to this group, so bear with me if this subject has been covered. Can anyone suggest some cajun tunings for the fiddle? Are there any "standard"; cajun...
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william thibodeaux
wjthibodeaux
Jun 6, 2009 1:20 pm
None. ________________________________ From: Randy Scofield <randyscofield@...> To: cajun-fiddlers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 5, 2009 6:14:03...
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zydeholic
Jun 6, 2009 3:31 pm
The most common one is to tune every string a step down. Instead of GDAE, it would be FCGD. That is for playing with a C accordion. ... From: william...
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John A
j69sunnerd
Jun 9, 2009 3:35 pm
Alternative Tunings, some previous posts: Sue <skb@...> ha scritto: Ciao, Vincenzo! Not sure if this is the info you are wanting,...
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MillerTime Glenn
hp44serenade
Dec 19, 2009 6:31 am
-Looking for Cajun Fiddler in TampaBay Florida AREA -Paid ADVISE _ or_POSSIBLE Part TIME PARTNER_ ADVISOR_ I also Play Piano n Drums _Tarpon Springs Larry...
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cajunradio
Jan 4, 2010 2:29 am
Hi, If anyone is coming to Baton Rouge and would like to get together for a cajun music jam session, email me and I will get some of us together to practice. I...
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harms54
May 5, 2010 1:49 pm
Riverfolk Festival Jam Camp (announcement) A performance camp for aspiring musicians. Do you wish you could spend three days with Joe Hall & the Louisiana...
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william thibodeaux
wjthibodeaux
May 5, 2010 2:00 pm
What? In Michigan? Cajuns can't stay away from Louisiana without our rice and gravy you know.  Taureau ________________________________ From: harms54...
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karpdiem2
May 6, 2010 6:13 pm
I would really like to see something happen in Southrn California. We got it going on in San Diego, Long Beach, LA (a little), in strange areas (if you ask...
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musicreed
Jun 2, 2010 1:46 am
The Wednesday Night Fiddle Class will meet on June 2nd from 6-8 PM and learn "Evangeline Special", a traditional Cajun waltz. Y'all come and bring your...
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musicreed
Jun 2, 2010 2:15 am
Did I say waltz? I meant two-step!...
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karpdiem2
Jun 2, 2010 4:11 pm
Sure be nice to get something like this going in So.Ca....
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zydeholic
Jun 2, 2010 4:15 pm
Either you would have to have resident instructors to do it, as is the case with Mitch Reed in Louisiana, or you'll have to do like I have done, and that is to...
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Smith
karpdiem2
Jun 3, 2010 4:06 pm
You know, that's a good idea. If I could find a calendar where I knew people were either planning a tour or something, I'd consider that. I don't have a...
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zydeholic
Jun 3, 2010 4:24 pm
I found this calendar: http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs040/1102424209514/archive/1103387541474.html#LETTER.BLOCK26 Ask other interested students if they...
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karpdiem2
Jun 4, 2010 3:45 pm
I do receive Karen Redding's blog-blast. I did a workshop at Gator by the Bay in 2009, was supposed to play @ Gator, but things happen & I wound up playing at...
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zydeholic
Jun 4, 2010 4:04 pm
try my cajunzydecodance yahoo group. ask around there. not a lot of activity on that group, but I think the membership is still a few hundred people. ... ...
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cmlejeune04
Jun 11, 2010 1:09 pm
anyone know where this song came from (reel de coquin; thief's reel) ? its on th joel and linzay album, and I've never seen/heard it before, which is rare for...
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cmlejeune04
Jun 11, 2010 1:09 pm
hey randy, christian here. the standard or most common tuning youll find people playing cajun fiddle in is tuned one whole step down from standard FCGD. Mind...
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william thibodeaux
wjthibodeaux
Jun 11, 2010 3:21 pm
Amen brother, no truer words were ever spoken. . . here anyway. ________________________________ From: cmlejeune04 <cmlejeune04@...> To:...
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cajun-fiddlers@yahoog...
Jun 12, 2010 9:40 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the cajun-fiddlers group. File : /Fiddle...
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cajun-fiddlers@yahoog...
Jun 12, 2010 9:40 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the cajun-fiddlers group. File : /Fiddle...
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cajun-fiddlers@yahoog...
Jun 12, 2010 9:45 am
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the cajun-fiddlers group. File : /Fiddle...
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karpdiem2
Jun 12, 2010 3:58 pm
I play in 3rd position if I have to. It's ez enough for me & lots of times it enhances the tone. But I have no problem with the concept of tuning down. I...
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fiddler2010
Jun 13, 2010 12:44 am
Hello Ann, you probably live in the USA, alas i in Europe ... ? As for down tuning a fiddle i posted these message once elsewhere in a discussion about...
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karpdiem2
Jun 13, 2010 1:19 pm
You know, this is helpful. You're right most fiddles/violins do not handle "down" tuning well. But I think I'll save this post, as I play other genres & some...
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fiddler2010
Jun 13, 2010 2:05 pm
Hi Ann, Bb is not a bad key, so is F; you have quite a few open strings to fiddle with. Pretty common keys for Bluegrass and Jazz, even Irish tunes like the...
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susiecajun
Jun 13, 2010 2:51 pm
This tricksy tune was recorded on Racines, Swallow 6197, in 2006. Outrageous triple fiddling by Mitch, Kevin & Steve. Paired with Marcantel Reel, medly...
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william thibodeaux
wjthibodeaux
Jun 17, 2010 12:06 am
Hey, anyone know anything about a violin maker by the name of Gaspard Duiffo Pruggar Bononiensis Anno? I found an old New Orleans newspaper story about an...
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karpdiem2
Jun 17, 2010 5:58 pm
I have a suggestion for you - if possible. Take some digital photos of the instrument, all angles. Do you have a reputable luftier near you, or a string-makers...
