| Fiddlers new to Swedish music: |
| This is an invitation to join in one of the most fun experiences in fiddling. As a fiddler myself who plays music from America, Ireland, Scotland, Norway, and elsewhere, I can truly say that the Swedish fiddle music is one of the richest genres one can get involved in. As we travel from place to place, you will get to notice the great variety in the simple 3/4 time beat of the polska (the most common kind of Swedish fiddle tune) in different traditions. You will learn to understand how the musical traditions of each area are intertwined with the history and folk life of the people. We will travel about 1500 miles (2200 km), and meet some of the finest fiddlers in Sweden. We can not only learn from them, but also just have a good time playing with them. They know the local stories behind the tunes, and are happy to share them with us. You will learn tunes the way they are meant to be played. You can play tunes for dancing in the places where the tunes originated. You can meet fiddlers who have been playing 50 or more years, as well as younger canny fiddlers who are deep into the traditions. See the landscape of the old days. Visit the old fiddlers' houses. Eat the traditional foods. Learn about the old wedding traditions that involved the music. Play in inspiring locales. Your time on the tour will be an adventure you will never regret. -Tim Rued |
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| Tim Rued's Sweden Tour 2022 June 29 - July 13 |