MANJIMUP BLUEGRASS &
OLDTIME MUSIC WEEKEND

As we were running out of time and needed to get this programme out there,

here are the working titles for Manjimup OT workshops in no particular order.
 

All classes are inclusive fiddle/banjo/mandolin/guitar.

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Craig will be not be able to cover all topics, nor will one topic necessarily take up a whole workshop, however, you can see from the breadth of his titles what Craig has to offer you over the 2025 Manjimup Bluegrss & OldTime Music Weekend!

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1.

An introduction to “Southern” Appalachian Old-time and Stringboard music

2.

The fiddler is boss!

Old-time tunes in fiddle lead Stringband, danceband and jam session settings

3.

Keeping it loose and keeping it tight..focus on Guitar, banjo, mandolin and bass accompaniment

4.

Melting pot of “southern” American and Old-time music, African rhythms on British, Celtic and European tune patterns

5.

Rhythm and phrasing in bowing, striking, strumming and dancing

6.

Over view..Old-time Music, better than it sounds!

* Old-time banjo and fiddle music of Round Peak, Galax and Southwest Virginia

* Creating your own tune or alt version within the Old-time style