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Here’s where I am after about 1 week. I am trying to play Ashokan Farewell at a tempo of 80bpm while still reading the tab. Music by Jay Unger and arranged by Spencer Gay.
Background: I had never heard this song before and was given the music and asked to teach to a couple friends. I have spent hours listening to different recordings. Tempo of the selections have ranged from approximately 55 bpm to a little over 80bpm. I decided I preferred the faster tempo.
My initial recording is working on that tempo using the original tab I was given. I plan on making some changes as I proceed, inspired by some of the recordings I have heard.This recording is just the first half of the song. The second half is very similar with modified ending.
@leb397 the song is starting to grow on me. I counted 50 different versions on Apple Music. I probably listened to half. Since it is a fiddle song, most are with that instrument and in the key of D. My tab is in C so I have been using a capo to play along. I did find a guitar version that I like.
I did go onto YouTube and found the Sawlon version that you suggested. I do like it and might try using some of it. However, I kind of think some of the background picking detracts from the melody. In any case I’m sure I won’t sound that good…..but I’ll doo my best. My biggest concern is memorizing it. Not a strong point for me. lol.Yes, I know I am late. I was going to take a month off. Then a friend gave me the music/tab for a song that I had never heard before. At first I ignored it. It wasn’t something that I would normally listen to. Then I decided to try something different for me. The song is Ashokan Farewell by Jay Unger. It was written for the Civil War documentary and it’s a fiddle song.
I started by listening to several versions of the recording to get the melody in my head. I actually found more than 20 recordings.1. My goal is to modify the tab to fit my preference from some of the recordings.
2. Memorize the song. Something that I have great difficulty doing. Especially for a song without words.
3. Work on timing and tone. This is a slow song and often struggle with playing clear notes.My plan is to practice it at least 30 minutes a day. First working on tone and then memorizing the tab.
@Andrew. Thanks Andrew. I felt like I was rushing that walk up too. Didn’t even think about sustain on it.
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Have yourself a merry little Christmas.
I always find these slow melodies much more difficult to get the tone I want.@andrew thanks. I really worked on the tone. Although my new ukulele may have helped lol.
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After listening to @Schmu88 I decided I couldn’t have Always with Me in time. So here is my attempt at Path of the Wind. Take 50 lol.
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I really enjoyed The Hourglass. It was much more difficult than I expected. So hard to lock into the band. I’m going to have to do more of these with a band.
@andrew thank you
@brettboy. Wow! Always enjoy your submissions.