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Appalachian music is the music of the region of Appalachia in the Eastern United States. Traditional Appalachian music is derived from various influences, including the ballads, hymns and fiddle music of the British Isles (particularly Scotland), and to a lesser extent the music of Continental Europe.
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- Appalachian Fiddle (Violin) Up first we have the Fiddle, another name for the Violin, which is a stringed instrument that came to the Appalachian Mountains when the Europeans settled in Appalachia in the late 1600s and into the 1700s.
- Mountain Dulcimer. The Mountain Dulcimer or Appalachian Dulcimer appeared for the first time in the Appalachian Mountains. In fact, it’s one of the only folk instruments that was actually invented in the Appalachians.
- Banjo. The Banjo is a very familiar instrument when it comes to American folk music and it too was popular in the Appalachian mountains. The first name given to this instrument was the “strum-strump” in 1687 when it first came to American on the slave ships from Africa.
- Spoons. Next, we have the Spoons which are a percussion instrument that are played by hitting two spoons against each other. This makes the distinctive clicking sound that musicians use to keep the rhythm.
Sep 18, 2023 · Learn about the origins and characteristics of bluegrass music, a roots genre from the American South that blends blues, gospel, and Scots-Irish traditions. Discover the traditional instruments of bluegrass, such as banjo, fiddle, and mandolin, and the best bands and festivals to enjoy this Appalachian sound.
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