Oregon Trail 1852 Fiddling Music Introduction

Dr. Bob Zybach and Truman Price discuss the history and significance of fiddle players and fiddle music on the Oregon Trail in 1852, using Oregon Trail pioneer Shadrach Powell as an historical example.

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• Truman
• Price
• Bob
• Zybach
• Oregon
• Trail
• Applegate
• 1852
• violin
• fiddle
• music
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• the
• Prairie
• Oh
• Susanna

[melodel2]

Interesting how he plays with the chin rest going into his abdomen! 

[ORWWmedia]

@melodel2: Authentic 1850s Kentucky-style. I think this was to allow the fiddler to call dances and/or sing. Truman?

[ottlakerambler]

"Coming soon." I can't wait. Keep us posted!

[ORWWmedia]

Dave: Thanks for the kind comments.  We do need to get on this and get it done! Bob

[pappyfiddle]

and here be another, look up

Angeline The Baker ~ Old Time Fiddle Tune (in G)

[ORWWmedia]

Thanks, pappyfiddle! It's good to see traditional playing styles kept alive. Truman Price and YouTube have been a great fit!

[ottlakerambler]

Hey, that's me! But, more importantly, Truman above, and the work that Bob is doing here, is "priceless." We need more of this on YouTube!

[pappyfiddle]

And, one more. Look up "viola fiddle forehand". That's me. This one isn't played low on the chest for traditional reasons, but simply because my neck doesn't like to bend down and hold the instrument. There's a secret trick to make it stay where it is. -pappy

[klawyaillahee]

Thank you!i just got a fiddle for Christmas and am interested in learning authentic old time styles. i learned a LOT just from watching you.:)

[pappyfiddle]

here's a young feller playing that way-

on you tube look up

Re: Old-Time Fiddle Tune - Ole' Yella Dog