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Ardell Christopher

Tom & Jerry

Tune Title
Tom & Jerry
Artist
Ardell Christopher
Key
A
Tuning
GDAE
Style
Breakdown
Year
1951
Media Source
Old Time Fiddlers' Repertory University of Missouri LP (1976)
Played By
Ardell Christopher
Notes

From El Paso, Texas

This version shows that only limited changes have occurred since 1864, when Howe published "Tom and Jerry." Recorded by Ardell Christopher in October, 1951.

Collections Reference
The Old Time Fiddler's Repertory
Old Time Fiddling From The State Of Texas

Rocky Mountain Goat

Tune Title
Rocky Mountain Goat
Artist
Ardell Christopher
Key
D
Tuning
GDAE
Style
Breakdown
Year
1951
Media Source
Old Time Fiddlers' Repertory University of Missouri LP (1976)
Played By
Ardell Christopher
Notes

This tune was often used by the Helton Brothers in the 1920S for square dances at the annual Fourth of July picnics in Dixon, Missouri. Recorded by Ardell Christopher in October, 1951

From El Paso, Texas

Collections Reference
The Old Time Fiddler's Repertory
Old Time Fiddling From The State Of Texas
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