Show Notes
As played by WV fiddler Ralph Roberts, recorded by Don Borchelt and Jimmy Triplett. John's Tune is short little tune and fun to hear and play. It's named after the fiddler's grandfather who began every fiddle session with it!
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Source: James E. Frill?s Musick Book, p. 4` top, No. 9 Key - D