I like that phrase slow down hoedown. Marion-Thede Dictionary slo-hoe /‘slo, ho/ An abbreviation of the phrase “Slow-down hoedown,” a teaching method used by Appalachian style fiddlers wherein a tune is played repeatedly, slowing down with each repetition so that the learner is able to decipher the fingerings and bowings. Example of slo-hoe in a sentence: “That’s a cool tune - can you give it the SLO-HOE treatment while I make a video?”
It's a wonderful tune, Joseph, but it's pretty much impossible to "count" from just listening to it. It's either crooked (?) or I simply can't pick out the individual sections and the 1 of each measure. Perhaps with a little help? :-)
I find the ways we conceptualize these tunes fascinating. I wish I could help with some counting on this one, but, for better or worse, I don't really conceptualize through counting beats. I think I just take these tunes note by note until I have phrases that make sense with my bowing. Eventually, the tune emerges. If you can find it, Jeff Todd Titon transcribed the piece in his "Old-time Kentucky Fiddle Tunes," but I can't vouch for the accuracy. He puts the first three measures of the A part and 2/2 and the last measure in 3/2. Maybe that's helpful?
I learned it on banjo a few years back. It's crooked in ways that seem somewhat unique to Clyde. I found once I finally got it under my finger tips it made sense in my head at least. I'm not used to playing it alongside a fiddler, so when I do it sometimes throws me off at first until I get a little bit in and get locked into the groove of it. Tried playing along here, still took a moment, but I can get it working. Thanks for posting this wonderful gem Joe.
Why would anyone give this wonderful person and player a thumbs down!!! Awesome as ever Joe 🙏👍
some people have "big boned" mouse pointers, it's bound to happen
Great bowing, thank you for posting.
I like that phrase slow down hoedown.
Marion-Thede Dictionary
slo-hoe
/‘slo, ho/
An abbreviation of the phrase “Slow-down hoedown,” a teaching method used by Appalachian style fiddlers wherein a tune is played repeatedly, slowing down with each repetition so that the learner is able to decipher the fingerings and bowings.
Example of slo-hoe in a sentence: “That’s a cool tune - can you give it the SLO-HOE treatment while I make a video?”
Is there a method to holding the violin as shown?
It's a wonderful tune, Joseph, but it's pretty much impossible to "count" from just listening to it. It's either crooked (?) or I simply can't pick out the individual sections and the 1 of each measure. Perhaps with a little help? :-)
I find the ways we conceptualize these tunes fascinating. I wish I could help with some counting on this one, but, for better or worse, I don't really conceptualize through counting beats. I think I just take these tunes note by note until I have phrases that make sense with my bowing. Eventually, the tune emerges. If you can find it, Jeff Todd Titon transcribed the piece in his "Old-time Kentucky Fiddle Tunes," but I can't vouch for the accuracy. He puts the first three measures of the A part and 2/2 and the last measure in 3/2. Maybe that's helpful?
I learned it on banjo a few years back. It's crooked in ways that seem somewhat unique to Clyde. I found once I finally got it under my finger tips it made sense in my head at least. I'm not used to playing it alongside a fiddler, so when I do it sometimes throws me off at first until I get a little bit in and get locked into the groove of it. Tried playing along here, still took a moment, but I can get it working. Thanks for posting this wonderful gem Joe.