Playing the Old-Time Sarah Armstrong Fiddle Tune
If you've spent any time at an old-time jam lately, you've probably heard someone kick off the sarah armstrong fiddle tune, even if they didn't realize that's what it was called. Often just referred to as "Old Reel," this piece has become a bit of a benchmark for players who want to capture that raw, driving energy of the Pennsylvania hills. It's one of those tunes that isn't overly complicated on paper, but it has a specific "lift" to it that makes it incredibly addictive to play once you get it under your fingers. ...