Fiddle | Scott Prouty | Beginning | Period 1 | Week 3 (July 21-26, 2024)
In this beginning fiddle workshop we’ll learn some building block techniques to help you develop a good old-time sound and learn a few tunes along the way. To get the most out of it, you should be comfortable with the instrument (beyond fiddle from scratch) and able to play through some tunes. We’ll be learning exclusively by ear and some audio examples will be provided, but feel free to record.
About the Instructor
Scott Prouty has an extensive and eclectic repertoire rooted in the old mountain style of fiddle playing which includes dance music as well as beautiful solo fiddle tunes. He grew up in the old-time music scenes of Washington DC and West Virginia and currently lives in Toronto. An archivist by training, his music has been shaped by rare field recordings as well as time spent with older-generation players and contemporary musicians. He has taught at camps including the Augusta Heritage Center, Cowan Creek Mountain Music School, the Festival of American Fiddle Tunes and the Berkeley Old-time Music Convention..