Cripple Creek

This is a departure from the hymns, but I think the traditional fiddle tunes are an important part of our America's culture. Hope you enjoy it.

I'm not sure who to credit this to. I downloaded an ABC music file from JC's Tune Finder. I've converted the file to LilyPond's format and have separated the two versions of the song.  Though most people play this in A, some play it in G, so both are available.

PDF Download (G) - Cripple Creek - G major

PDF Download (A) - Cripple Creek - A major

LilyPond Source - Cripple Creek

Take Time to Be Holy

Download PDF - Take Time to Be Holy

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Count Your Blessings

Download PDF - Count Your Blessings

LilyPond Source - Count Your Blessings

This Is My Father's World

Download PDF - This Is My Father's World

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Wolf Tone

Does your violin have a wolf tone?
A while back, I realized that one note on my violin always sounded terrible. It was a C# on my G string. I assumed I was just not hitting the note quite right, but no matter how precise I was, it never sounded good. Finally in desperation, I googled it. I found out that many people have the same problem with the same note. This is called a wolf tone. 


How do I fix it?
Once you realize that your violin has a wolf tone, you can easily fix it by using a wolf eliminator, like Wolf-Be-Gone. I use this and am happy with the result. 
If you want to see what a wolf tone is like on a cello, check out this video by Shar Music. On my violin, the tone didn't resonate nearly as much as that, but the tone wasn't clear. 


I hope this helps answer some questions if some of you are struggling with a wolf tone like I was!

In the Garden

This is a really pretty song on the violin. 

I transposed it to a lower key so that someone could easily sing with the violin.

Enjoy!

PDF Download - In the Garden

Lilypond Source - In the Garden

Come, Thou Fount - Duet

I'm trying to get a few more duets put together.

 If you enjoy it, please send an email or post a comment!

PDF Download - Come, Thou Fount

Lilypond Source - Come, Thou Fount

UPDATE: 2/20/2011
I changed the file a little since I first posted.