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New Fiddle Lesson: Boil Them Cabbage

by Steve Eulberg We are pleased to share a new Fiddle Lesson by Vi Wickam from mytalentforge.com. This is a tune that he and I play on our Old-School Old Time recording because it is one of the first tunes that we both learned in a traditional style.

This lesson set features the Single or Common Shuffle bowing technique and a demonstration of what happens when a "singing song" gets transformed into a fiddle tune. OSOTCover Enjoy this sample lesson and subscribe to have access to this and all of …

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Barlow Knife (New Lesson)

By Linda Ratcliff

The Barlow knife design dates back 400 years, and is a type of folding pocket knife that features double or single blades that open at one end only. The knife-style bears the name of a man named Barlow of Sheffield, England, one of the earliest and most famous makers. This knife has been in the back pocket of Americans since the beginning, and its dependable design and minimalistic features make it a classic to own. Fifty years ago, you could buy one for $2.00, but they cost q…

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