tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82108241478610200732024-03-19T00:34:22.732-07:00Texas Style Guitar BackupTexas style, an often misunderstood sub-genre of traditional American music stems from a region surrounding east Texas including Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. This blog is dedicated to highlighting backup players from these areas both from the earliest days of recording to today.Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07530617139307643755noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210824147861020073.post-54807146853605577342016-01-19T19:13:00.000-08:002016-01-19T19:13:49.368-08:00Texas Fiddle Favorites<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Recorded in 1966, Texas Fiddle Favorites captured Major Franklin, Lewis Franklin and Norman Solomon backed by Omega Burden on guitar and Betty Solomon on piano. Charles Faurot produced and recorded the album released by County Records. Here are a couple excerpts on the Texas style of backup written by Charles Faurot in the liner notes of the album. I highly recommend the full liner notes posted below as they contain some very interesting information about the musicians and the regionality of the area. <br />
<br />“It is quite common for one fiddler’s accompanist to get up on stage at the start of the contest and remain there to back up all the contestants, regardless of whether or not he regularly accompanies them. The tight band structure so essential to Southeastern fiddling contests is largely absent in Texas. In some cases, a “second,” for example a bass player, will come to the contest by himself. As the contest gets underway the bass player may be asked by a fiddler to back him up, and he may remain on stage for the duration of the contest. Similarly, at informal jam sessions at the motel (selected as much for the availability of a piano as comfort), all the back-up musicians will accompany a fiddler who will keep playing until he becomes tired, or until another fiddler manages to take his place.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">“</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Similarities are also found in the accompanists. Indeed, the technique of the back-up musicians is one of the distinguishing characteristics of the overall Texas sound. Rhythm, or as the Texans call it, “sock” guitar is much preferred to the open guitar styles still commonly found in bluegrass bands and in the accompaniment of Southeastern fiddlers. Running a close second to the guitar in popularity is the piano, along with other back-up instruments such as tenor banjos and guitars. Texas fiddlers require their guitarists to follow the tune more closely than the usual three chord pattern found in many fiddle tunes. The accompanist must learn the entire fingerboard intimately in order to provide a wide variety of appropriate bar chords. For instance, a bluegrass guitar picker in backing up Durang’s Hornpipe would only use the three basic chords, “D”, “G” and “A-7th,” plus bass runs to tie the chords together. A Texas style guitarist or pianist would not only use these chords but also “D-7th,” “G-7th,” “F-sharp,” “E-flat,” “F-sharp minor ”and “E-minor.””</span><br />
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Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07530617139307643755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210824147861020073.post-54215783191604573562015-10-20T16:21:00.000-07:002015-10-21T12:35:49.621-07:00Backup Styles - Luke Kessinger and Dale Morris<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tugboat is a popular tune heard in the southern United States. Here are 2 takes on the tune, the 1st being the earliest recording I have found of the tune which features Clark Kessinger on fiddle and his brother Luke Kessinger on guitar. The Kessinger Brothers were from West Virginia and recorded this moment in the late 1920s. Clark later recorded this tune in 1966 featuring Gene Meade of North Carolina on guitar as Sandy River. There is a possibility that this tune was mislabeled when it was recorded in the 20s. In any case, it is a great melody, fun to play and full of energy for dancers and listeners alike. Listen to the groove laid down by Luke Kessinger from West Virginia:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And here is the tune played by Texas fiddle legend, Terry Morris backed by his brother, Dale Morris. Listen to the groove:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The chords are a standard G progression. It is interesting to note the difference in groove, as well as the difference in backup runs. Drive exists in both, prominent boom-chuck and solid backdrop, unwavering and confident. Luke Kessinger uses the 3rd prominently in his take and never plays the same bass note twice in a row. Only once does he hint at a possible 4 (C) chord or 6 (Em) chord (0:48 - 0:51), the G chord is featured prominently in his approach. Note, also, his use of the A note over the D chord. This creates the feeling of 2 - 5 movement. Beautiful, crisp and clear backup. Now listen to Dale Morris play. Again, strong driving rhythm, prominent boom-chuck, unwavering and confident. Dale uses the 4 (C) chord each time through which creates a different feeling of movement without betraying the melody (note the melody highlights G and E notes at that point, which could imply a C [CEG] chord). You will also notice how Dale plays both an Am (ACE) and A (AC#E) in the song. Firstly, note that Dale makes use of the same technique as Luke at 0:15 - 0:17. He is playing a D chord with the A note in the bass, implying a 2 chord (A) without actually playing the chord. Then, at 0:24 - 0:26, he plays the Am chord before the D chord, a full on 2 - 5 change. This creates a slightly different tension and movement without betraying the melody. You will notice he interchanges these techniques throughout the song. Now, listen in at 1:11 - 1:13. Did you catch that? He snuck a full 2 chord in there! Listen again to capture the tension created. Keep in mind, Dale has stated the chords and laid the framework for your ears, now he can make slight changes to create within the framework of the tune without betraying the melody. Finally, note the use of the Am chord after the C chord. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is 1 more sample of the same tune. In this recording, Clark Kessinger is being backed by Gene Meade of North Carolina. Earlier, we listened to recording of Clark playing the same tune in the late 1920s, here, he plays it in 1966:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What do you think of that? Did you notice the use of the 4 (C) chord? Gene lays down a mighty fine groove, very fun for dancers and listeners and at a mighty good clip! He implements a run that he has played in other settings (i.e. Clark Kessinger - Sally Ann Johnson from Newport Folk Festival), in fact, the backup he plays here, is nearly identical to the backup he plays for Clark over Sally Ann Johnson! Listen again to Luke Kessinger backup Clark. Luke and Gene played backup similarly, yet very differently. They are both from the eastern U.S., influenced by regional players of their day and recordings of their day, yet they speak differently. Dale Morris is from Texas, quite a ways from the eastern U.S., yet the tune remains, but with a different accent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Royce Franklin is a legendary Texas style guitar player. Having learned at the knee of <a href="http://texasstyleguitarbackup.blogspot.com/2015/01/omega-burden-chord-diagram-billy-in-the-lowground.html" target="_blank">Omega Burden</a> and his Dad, renowned fiddler, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EHJ7D3M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00EHJ7D3M&linkCode=as2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=IY6HUZSF6Q2DIZMA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Major Franklin</a><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00EHJ7D3M" width="1">
, Royce has spent a lifetime absorbing and creating what is referred to today as Texas style guitar backup. The video below, captured by Nonnie Orosco at a fiddle contest in Conroe, TX back in 2006 is wonderful footage of the master at work. On fiddle is Carl Hopkins, a legend in his own right. This video is of the accompanist division, in which, the guitar accompaniment, rather than the fiddling, is judged. Note the groove and the pocket shared by the fiddle and the guitar. The full sound Royce pulls from the instrument is inimitable. The chord choice is simple, yet involved. Listen to the tension and the groove. I cannot emphasize the groove enough. Go ahead, listen...</imgsrc></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have taken the time to transcribe this moment, chord for chord. <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1pFn5qhaykGdFBUUUM5THNCN3hXMG0tZXVHbGFqSl9KS01r/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">You may download it here for free.</a> Keep in mind, the chord diagram does not speak to the groove. You will need to listen to find out what that is about. Listen, listen, listen, then try and repeat what you are hearing. It does not hurt to attend a workshop or take a lesson from someone to help with these ideas. Now, go and listen some more and enjoy the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1pFn5qhaykGdFBUUUM5THNCN3hXMG0tZXVHbGFqSl9KS01r/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">free download</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a popular tune across the United States. In some areas, the tune is played in Em, in others, certain parts are played in Em, in Texas, the Em approach is uncommon. The common theme captured here features E7 as well as E69.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This album features both Royce and Ray Franklin on guitar. It is truly a gem of an album and really shows off some regional Texas fiddling. Add the </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VW3HXQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003VW3HXQ&linkCode=as2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=3ZL2LB6EEOAMMFQN" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Texas Fiddle Album</a><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B003VW3HXQ" width="1">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Listen to Louis Franklin play the popular tune, Back Up and Push. This is a simple tune that many fiddlers learn, you have likely heard it yourself. In this setting, take note of the groove and guitar backup. Kinda makes you want to back up and push doesn<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 16px; line-height: 19.8400001525879px;">'</span>t it? </span></div>
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Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07530617139307643755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210824147861020073.post-88163176376731682882015-07-05T19:15:00.002-07:002015-07-05T19:15:37.460-07:0010 Favorite Johnny Gimble Recordings: Part 1<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you do not already know who Johnny Gimble was, a quick internet search will provide ample information about his life, awards, fiddling and more. The following is a short list of some of my favorite moments captured of his fiddling. Listen to them for yourself. What are your favorites?<br /><br /><br /><b><i><u> #10:</u></i></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0039E7DP4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0039E7DP4&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=XWOJDX3YZYRARQYY"><b>I Needed You (feat. Dale Watson)</b></a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEgOT3r1jQRQA9zqPMf09WFTbT5gEMpcMW6PVbN1Day8pN1JxsVPvokGQqUBdBuVJSNYDh1Gm7X5DHzPj0Gu0XgEhNAFCDJoFnOkRbpXP2Rcr4K3Eg9wcp9z-a8fZnZLX-IMObXBCBXmneTr5xXtNSman8M9wUqmkhcdjLpMYzzgU-jVUxML39KGzmyjGPE2mQ=" /> </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The moment I heard this tune, I had to learn it. The classic story and perfect swing tune, written by Johnny and sung by the inimitable Dale Watson. If this don't ring your bell, your clapper's broke!<br /><br /><br /><b><i><u> #9:</u></i></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000QZTAMS/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000QZTAMS&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=VZYJW4C2TJUFCVYH"><b>Cotton-Eyed Joe-Texas</b></a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEhGr5CuXDqcUhqxdRxXpJnBpKm6hCu2bVsRQPNxWwObm00G1QYwu7k1YVhqXvmsnBVqa9nLNpSR5H8k8rWITm2gisCyQSDe5n0WY5YnIIgemQxPSOvokC8id_b-ruOHm59hqfQI1RW654aa1uMVjvQ7G2cIVepE8ePCsrnWvEFtVwEdU0gvV1tID9_BLxIOwg=" /> </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Johnny Gimble himself plays old Texas favorites. Great cruising music made even better by the master, Johnny Gimble.<br /><br /><br /><b><i><u> #8:</u></i></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B002B4QKD4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002B4QKD4&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=DZVYKPJ2C6ZQ45L6">Under the "X" in Texas</a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjsGmJN538oxu-NxUSzoEB5obB0kMDNY23h2dKgJ9ZmaHCCkYchD_LKZJ5-Jz1cna9pO5pDeKUl4y3eYR9jiHzTafWmEIInOAJCPcywu0Djz77Cn7F5IGY65bGb0MDhNtB8L8EB-s4es8AyCB9IxcHH2AATQ9f46sR3HBEsGwWVbtaIGtE_avm6BjPiVv3gaA=" /></b> </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is a must-have album. The title track is a classic Texas pride tune written by Johnny. Where else would anyone rather be?<br /><br /><br /><b><i><u> #7:</u></i></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004HLEI5G/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004HLEI5G&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=AWYHEQUCSQ255KOM">All Night Long</a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEizhzknQSCRp-uAg7DPfUPIgy5KQeHnEhJVycW1xXDVKeiciVuEAIjoCcacn5enVWjtNGe0Fd9l16p-bedHsOvWuUNqO784dslFQJBHGEsl6E-YCEo-OGmJ1bAfipg_oT45Bl9guteaKYMIIseXbuNzf5EA5EF9dhUqeThZ22NN2k8hLjuK7j0TOsc-qb7SiA=" /></b> </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here's Johnny with Mr. Bob Wills in a classic recording. Gimble worked with Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys for many years. What an honor it must have been when Bob decided to record one of Johnny's own songs!<br /><br /><br /><b><i><u> #6:</u></i></b></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003A91958/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003A91958&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=MKFNACC44SZ76ABO">Fiddlin' Around</a><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEiUh4xbuu5u5XInRnian5DhYyCOakk_sGfEZ_C-O9GoFkAKVc_4NVaO4V6J94tox06d7mI9EUTGFwV3CA-R2DUsshO42KIr8oE3kfatulMmHgQf7M9s5on6iqTDVsIp-AdYwPJ2WN72dKgFsjNONW1tFp1z6VrVs5SLqpLd4oqKXjZckxEqlwCzjH6um8Eqeg=" /></b> </span><div>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most virtuoustic violinists of all time recorded this Johnny Gimble tune on his album, Heroes. He even included Johnny on the recording and they won a Grammy! How cool is that?<br /><br /><br />To be continued...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Every April down in the little Texas town of Hallettsville, hundreds gather to revel in the sounds of the Texas fiddle. Well into its 45th year, this event is one of the oldest in the United States. Down here, Texas fiddling is rewarded with praise, hollering and cash money. On Saturday, the out of state contestants give their best shot at the top prize of more than $1000, while the Top 20 are guaranteed at least $200. Sunday, the Texas residents play for the top prize of $1500 with a payout to the Top 20. This year, the best Accompanist was awarded $500 with a payout to the Top Ten. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many fiddle contests do not award an accompanist division, and most that do, award the accompanist who appears most times on stage. This makes sense as those accompanists who work that hard should certainly be recognized! At Hallettsville, they do things differently. Here, the Accompanist Division is a judged division. Accompanists are asked to grab a fiddler and play a tune in front of accomplished guitar judges. This year, the judges were Kentucky native, Joel Whittinghill and Minnesota native, Tom Weisgerber. Both are well respected musicians and accompanists. They were tasked with awarding the top Texas style accompanist. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ray Franklin is a legend among Texas backup players. Having learned at the knee of <a href="http://texasstyleguitarbackup.blogspot.com/2015/01/omega-burden-chord-diagram-billy-in-the-lowground.html" target="_blank">Omega Burden</a>, Ray and his brother Royce had tremendous shoulders from which to launch their own ideas from the very beginning. Not to mention, their father, legendary Texas fiddler, Major Franklin kept them busy backing him on back porches and living rooms throughout Texas and the surrounding area. For a great sample of their guitar work, I recommend purchasing <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003VW3HXQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003VW3HXQ&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=JZBJQU77GTTXLSPJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Fiddle Album</a><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B003VW3HXQ" width="1">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Watch this video of Ray playing backup to the popular tune, Lady Be Good. This is a simple swing tune that is popular in the area. If you are interested, I have provided a full transcription of the backup part below. But first, the video:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How about that for some rhythm! Whew! Did you see any chords you recognized? Not to worry, here is a sample of my transcription. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are several legendary Texas fiddle families, the Morris family would certainly be one of the first called when speaking of great fiddling ability. We will focus on other members of this family later on this blog, but today, watch Dale Morris, Jr. Having learned by watching his Dad and Uncle jam with other area fiddlers such as <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003TOQ8Y6/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003TOQ8Y6&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=GIC4J7ZFDEPXCMCI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benny Thomasson</a><imgsrcalt border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B003TOQ8Y6" width="1">, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B004I43MCW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004I43MCW&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=QMKH454KZQYOCP5T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Solomons</a><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B004I43MCW" width="1">
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Jonathanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07530617139307643755noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8210824147861020073.post-2955625847830588852015-03-06T14:02:00.000-08:002015-03-16T02:09:10.923-07:00Cotton Eyed Joe - a Texas fiddle anthem<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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would be 110 today. Born on March 6, 1905 in Kosse, TX, the Kin of Western Swing still lives in the hearts and ears of many. In fact, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006G1RK0/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0006G1RK0&linkCode=as2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=RVCGNJWBXNIZKL2S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray Benson</a><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0006G1RK0" width="1">
and Asleep at the Wheel just released their millionth tribute to Bob Wills album, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00SCK3O26/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00SCK3O26&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=BRHAFRZSD3BXR4UW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys</a><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00SCK3O26" width="1">. It is currently being featured as the <a href="http://www.texasstyleguitarbackup.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Texas Style Guitar Backup Blog Featured Album</a> above. Check it out if you haven't already!<br /><br /><br />In honor of Bob's birthday, we take a look at what is considered by many, a true Texas anthem. That's right, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B003A9OV12/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003A9OV12&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=Y3LS7LTWWZUZ3RNR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotton Eyed Joe</a><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B003A9OV12" width="1">! This tune is played by many across the US and in different ways, naturally. You may be familiar with the pop-country mega hit, </imgsrc></imgsrc></imgsrc></imgalt>"<imgalt border="0" height="1" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=texstyguibacb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=025201362X" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" width="1"><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0006G1RK0" width="1"><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00SCK3O26" width="1"><imgsrc alt="" border="0" e="" height="1" http:="" ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com="" ir="" style="border: none!important; margin: 0px!important;" t="texstyguibacb-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B003A9OV12" width="1">Where Did You Come From</imgsrc></imgsrc></imgsrc></imgalt> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B008S72ZFU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B008S72ZFU&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=DPXN6DDYWF7ZGNM2" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Cotton Eyed Joe</a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">... Listen to how Bob Wills plays the tune. Bob was an old time fiddler who grew up about an hour and 45 minutes south of Dallas, TX. Here, his band, the Texas Playboys back him on the tune. The backup is simple, yet driving and played on electric guitar. But don't let that fool you. The groove is excellent, danceable, with appropriate runs pleasing to the ear. Not too much, but not too little... Enjoy this Texas anthem and Happy Birthday, Bob! May you forever rest in peace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Listen to this Sally Johnson recording from Texas. It features Ervin Solomon on fiddle and Joe Hughes on guitar. Click below</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">the image of Ervin below and you will be directed to a site where you can hear the recording.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />For an in - depth study on this part, I refer you to old time guitar master, John Schwab. In his book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0985595604/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0985595604&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=BHD7J6FYKKIZLRQM">Old-Time Backup Guitar: Learn From the Masters</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=texstyguibacb-20&l=am2&o=1&a=0985595604" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">he considers this recording, including slowed down samples (3 different speeds) and tablature showing you exactly what was played on the recording. I highly recommend it! In fact, if you click the image below, you can order it right now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> a</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> freebie!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> This</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> a</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> simple</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> chord</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> diagram</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> have</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> prepared</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> get</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> you</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> started.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> It</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> not</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> a</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> substitute</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> for</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> the</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> above</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> book,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> nor</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> is</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> it</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> a</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> substitute</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> from</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> lessons!</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Download</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> use</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> this</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> freebie,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> then</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> bring</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> your</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> questions</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> me.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This example is a terrific study on the role of backup guitar. Beginners need to know this approach and experienced vets would do well to keep this exercise fresh in their toolbox. Download this free chord diagram and learn it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did you realize that the earliest example of fiddle backup in existence is also the earliest example of Texas style backup in existence? In fact, It is widely speculated that this recording spawned what we know today as country music. I recommend purchasing these recordings for your own library. Download the MP3</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00000609Z/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00000609Z&linkCode=am2&tag=texstyguibacb-20&linkId=AXTTT7RFITS5AJHM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eck Robertson: Old-Time Texas Fiddler</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=texstyguibacb-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00000609Z" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />. This earliest example of fiddling in existence today</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">should be standard in any collector's library.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />Let</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">'</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">s</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> get</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> into</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> the</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> music.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Listen to this YouTube video of the moment. Please note, I recommend purchasing the album for yourself, but take a moment and listen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Two fiddlers, <a href="http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/froam" target="_blank">Eck</a><a href="http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/froam" target="_blank"> Robertson</a> and <a href="http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fgi54" target="_blank">Henry</a><a href="http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fgi54" target="_blank"> Gilliland</a>, often playing octave melodies, sometimes harmonizing, sometimes counterpoint. The groove is terrific. The backup is non-existent...or is it... How could a guitarist or other backup player improve upon this? Leave your thoughts below.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Referred to by many as the originator of Texas Style guitar, <a href="http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fbuah">Omega Burden</a> left an indelible mark on the Texas fiddle community. Born in 1913 on this day, January 28 (102 years ago), his influences must have been early guitar players and banjo players of the area and of early fiddle recordings of the time. His playing is very much supportive. The guitar booms over the high sounds of the fiddle creating a beautiful blend and drive that fiddlers love. Unwavering in tempo and always sure of his chords, Omega created the perfect backdrop upon which for fiddlers to create. <br /><br /><br />Here is a link where you may download a sample of Omega Burden playing guitar for Major Franklin. Major was born in Arkansas and lived the majority of his life in Texas. Download the clip below:</span><br />
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<a href="http://texasfiddle.blogspot.com/2013/01/major-with-omega-ii.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Free MP3 download link to Omega Burden and Major Franklin</span></a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By now, you are probably listening to Major and Omega laying down some fiddle music! This back-porch sound is not uncommon in the mid-southern region. Do you like what you hear? The following link is a chord diagram based on Omega'</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">s guitar chordings of the tune Billy in the Lowground which can be heard on the MP3 link posted above. Practice this chart and emulate the sound of Omega Burden yourself. Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In 1999, Omega Burden was inducted into the <a href="http://www.fiddlersfrolics.com/omega-burden.html#" target="_blank">Texas Fiddle Hall of Fame</a>. Happy Birthday, Omega Burden! May you forever be remembered as the great Omega.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Larry Franklin - <a href="http://www.larry-franklin.com/">www.larry-franklin.com</a></span></div>
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