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The Drone

🎼 The drone is a technique used frequently in old-time fiddle playing. The ornamentation is a open string played above or below the melody note.

It’s relatively straight forward to pick up, but knowing when and how to use it is important. When you’ve got the hang of it, it will provide a richer, thicker sound, but don’t over do it.

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