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@ABitRusty -
Have to be careful with "Angelina Baker".
Wikipedia points out that the Stephen Foster tune version (you want for this Party), differs from the popular Old Time Fiddle tune!
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There is definitely overlap in the genres.
I’ve attached a list I’ve made that is by no means all-inclusive (nor conclusive) of some parlor tunes—just as a thought-provoker—you are not restricted to the list.
Note: If you’re in the time period, & the tune was popular (and so folks would have been singing/playing it in the home), you’re not going to be wrong. No party police, I promise. 
Characterize people by their actions and you will never be fooled by their words.
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ELCBK said
@ABitRusty -Have to be careful with "Angelina Baker".
Wikipedia points out that the Stephen Foster version (you want for this Party), differs from the popular Old Time Fiddle tune!
This video shows the difference:
Angelina Baker vs. Angeline the Baker
yes... valid..but i wint be singing any of these tunes from that era so same difference. just wondering if it was considered parlor or not. saw it in one of the list so seeing what yall thought.
one of the best vocal versions ive heard
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SharonC said
There is definitely overlap in the genres.I’ve attached a list I’ve made that is by no means all-inclusive (nor conclusive) of some parlor tunes—just as a thought-provoker—you are not restricted to the list.
Note: If you’re in the time period, & the tune was popular (and so folks would have been singing/playing it in the home), you’re not going to be wrong. No party police, I promise.
Thank You @SharonC !!
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@stringy Thank you!
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It's A Parlor Party Square off!
"Edgar" vs. "Mortimer"!
...wasn't exactly what I had in mind for Edgar's debut, but these are simple melodies, the Viola Virtuoso strings are settling in - and I finally felt up to recording something!
- Emily
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So glad you were able to record @elcbk ! You really made a very happy ..warm...welcoming video there! It is like come on in and pull up a chair and lets play some tunes. very good and enjoyable! Edgar sounds great and has a finish as warm as the sound doeant he?! congrats on the new viola and posting a fun video!
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Nicely done! That is one really mellow/warm viola! Love it. Although Mortimer sounded lovely, Edgar is the ONE! (Of course, I'm a bit biased.)
The old curmudgeon!
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@ELCBK You played both Mortimer & Edgar wonderfully! Good tune choice for them! Edgar does have a presence about him, doesn’t he? Nice, deep tone--
Thanks for joining the party!
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ABitRusty said
So glad you were able to record @elcbk ! You really made a very happy ..warm...welcoming video there! It is like come on in and pull up a chair and lets play some tunes. . . .
Yes! Come on in, y’all, & play a tune!
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Fantastic, thanks for posting those tunes, instantly recognized them.
Well done.
Mark
Master the Frog and you have mastered the bow.
Albert Sammons
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This is amazing ! Really good party idea Sharon, I found one from your list and I’ll try to have a go! Thanks for explaining everything. Emily really fab playing I prefer Edgar he is so warm! Even I can tell the difference and that’s saying something . And a bit rusty and Sharon I say it every time but I always think how easy you make it look. Well done really enjoyable party can’t wait to join off to practice…
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Sounding good on both those chaps Emily, really nice tone.
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@ABitRusty , @JohnG , @SharonC , @Mark , @Katie L, @stringy -
Thank you all for listening!
Can't wait for the rest of you to join the Party!
While Edgar bathes in the spotlight, it looks like poor Mortimer will have to spend time locked up & neglected, for now - but only until I get ready to plug him into the "Shark" amp, then he'll be all super-charged and rarin' to go with possibilities!
Thank you for the Great Party, Sharon!
Hope I can record something a little more challenging for it a little later. 😊
Hey! @JimandThomas !
Come join this Party!
It's right up your alley, especially with some of the fiddle tunes you've been playing recently!
Here's a list SharonC suggested to chose from:
AND more help in this thread:
Just join us by recording yourself playing & post it here - just don't use a video you've already posted elsewhere on the forum.
@Ripton -
You going to join us in this Party, too?
- Emily
Btw, who's going to be the next Fiddler to try a 5-string VIOLA?
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@Katie L Thanks! Looking forward to you joining the party!
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ELCBK said
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Btw, who's going to be the next Fiddler to try a 5-string VIOLA?
@ELCBK Sorry, not me. I've got enough to do on my 4-string violin
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ELCBK and Sharon C.....Yup, these are the types of tunes he loves. Thank you folks very much for the list.
Jim(Thomases Dad)
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My neighbour went out so I had a quick run through with this just one time and made a mistake at the end, as I was listening to the tune in my head and forgot how it went, this is my version re done
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Nice job.
I have been playing that for many years on my cello, viola and violin. One of my warmups or go to when Imjust want to play and not get out my sheet music.
I enjoyed that.
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