May 2010

The American Violinist

May 9, 2010 13:37

Both sides of my family, Scottish-Irish & German, came to this country in 1720. this link is to a youtube site about the fiddle/violin coming to this country.  when they met the Native American's they took note that the Indians had an instrument that was a bow and played with a bow at times not. A Mouth Bow instrument, love of the land, love of nature, etc., it was enough to form marriage alliances.  I hope that you all here will enjoy this as much as I have.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmAt22J-pbc

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRlU_lSVluE&feature=related

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