"The first part is melodic material from the tune usually known as "Salt River" (recorded by Hobart Smith as part of the "Pateroller Song") while the second part is the coarse part of Henry Reed's "Kitchen Girl." Source for notated version: "Dennis Tang, who assembled it" [Spandaro]. Brody (Fiddler's Fakebook), 1983; pg. 136. Spandaro (10 Cents a Dance), 1980; pg. 49. Front Hall 010, Fennigs All Stars- "The Hammered Dulcimer Strikes Again."
celebrates the man who, almost single handedly, transformed the American Episcopal Church into a vibrant religious institution in the early 19th century.
The Church had fallen on hard times after the American Revolution because of public distrust of its association with the British government. Church leaders had done little to challenge this attitude and regain a following. John Henry Hobart changed this.
Hobart (Smith) transformed 2 tunes into one.
"The first part is melodic material from the tune usually known as "Salt River" (recorded by Hobart Smith as part of the "Pateroller Song") while the second part is the coarse part of Henry Reed's "Kitchen Girl." Source for notated version: "Dennis Tang, who assembled it" [Spandaro]. Brody (Fiddler's Fakebook), 1983; pg. 136. Spandaro (10 Cents a Dance), 1980; pg. 49. Front Hall 010, Fennigs All Stars- "The Hammered Dulcimer Strikes Again."
mcjlina 1 year ago
hi all
here's the story for this tune
Hobart's Transformation
celebrates the man who, almost single handedly, transformed the American Episcopal Church into a vibrant religious institution in the early 19th century.
The Church had fallen on hard times after the American Revolution because of public distrust of its association with the British government. Church leaders had done little to challenge this attitude and regain a following. John Henry Hobart changed this.
great playing
mandoajc 3 years ago
That is a really cool tune! Now you've got me curious about the name... and I want to learn the tune. Thanks for posting! Well done! *****
isabellanakahara 3 years ago