I entered the Coastal Carolina Fiddle Contest on Sunday. The very first contest for me. I thought I should do so as a right of passage. Rules were simple; 2 tunes of choice, each 3 mins or under, no sheet music. I chose Blue River Waltz & Casey’s ‘ Twisted Rag’ in Bb.
The fiddlin went fast. A very quick 6 mins. I’m glad I did it. I’m also glad it’s over. 🥴
I came in last. There were 5 contestants in the adult category. I really needed a senior category. The women took 1st, 2nd & 3rd. They were amazing, in a league of their own. My friend, probably was 4th.
DiAdarrio was a sponsor, so I did get a free set of Helicore fiddle strings, which cost about $50. So that’s not bad. And, as a contestant I got my entrance fee to the fair returned. 😃
Although my performance might have been painful to listen to, I consider it to be a success. I showed up, got through both tunes and went home with a smile.
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