Old Time Fiddling
- Fiddle
- Folk
- In-Person Classes
- Instrumental
- Old Time
- Roots
- Trad
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON CLASS
Get ready for a unique chance to dive deep into traditional American old-time fiddle music! In this course for beginner and intermediate fiddlers, we’ll learn a number of fun, hypnotic, and beautiful fiddle tunes rooted in the southern Appalachian mountains. This regional style draws from African, European, and Native American musical traditions.
We’ll learn each tune by ear, and slowed-down videos will be available to support your practice. Through these tunes, we’ll work on ear training, technique, tone, rhythm, and style. This is a great opportunity to geek out on fiddle music and history!
Prerequisites:Some experience on the violin or fiddle is recommended. A basic knowledge of how to hold the instrument and play a few basic scales will be very helpful.
Wednesdays: Sep 16, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 14
Time: 8:00–9:15pm ET
Location: Passim School of Music, 26 Church Street, Cambridge, MA(Classrooms are located on the second floor; unfortunately, there is no elevator.)
Ages: 18+
Please Note:Pre-sales are highly encouraged! Online sales end 2 hours before the class begins. A minimum of 4 students is required for the class to run. If canceled due to low enrollment, you will be notified and receive a full refund.
Ben Wetherbee
- Fiddle
- Old Time
I play the fiddle, write and sing songs, make art, and write poetry, currently based in Boston. I love doing these things so much that I made a website about them!
I grew up in an artistic family in the Boston area. My mom, Ruth Rappaport, is a one-of-a-kind old time guitar player, singer, and pianist. My dad, Peter Wetherbee, is a killer roots rock guitar player. My grandmother was a painter, and my great-grandparents were Yiddish writers.
My music is rooted in the traditions of Appalachian fiddle music and rock’n’roll, with healthy doses of experimental/freely improvised music, contra dance music, freak folk, bluegrass, Cajun/Creole, and punk.
