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Re: Jolie Blonde request

Well .. I threw up a version some time ago. It's on an "F" accordion,
so you'd have to watch the fingering in order to play it on a 'C' accordion.

Hope it helps?


Re: Jolie Blonde request

Thanks Nick. That gives a good reference. Wow... F is high for sure.

John in Oregon

Re: Jolie Blonde request

It's hard to find a simple version with a clear view on the fingerboard. Maybe the one on link #1? Download and slow down on windows media player.
The thing is that there's a lot of embellishments in this version. Maybe leave them out?

Re: Jolie Blonde request

Ganey's and Nick's version's are good, but perhaps a bit advanced for we of limited talent.
Michael Doucet's & Aly Bain's fiddle version is closer to the Harry Choate/ Moon Mullins version that we Texans love & cherish and have made our own Cajun National Anthem..Just wish they'd of left that piano accordion guy in the bus.
Start on #5 on a push and just let the melody flow from your brain to your fingertips. Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-tay-da, ta ta tay-da, ta-ta-tay-da, ta-ta-tay-da.
If you want to fill a dance-floor in Texas with good-lookin' wimmen, just play that kick-in. Everybody knows what's comin'. And play it fast! It is not a slow waltz. 135 beats per at a minimum. It can really get to be a race that had probably done in more than one geezer dancer. Leaves em' panting but does help beer sales.
JB

Re: Jolie Blonde request

I'm getting closer and closer with it, though I keep getting sidetracked with other stuff.

Huh.. trying to work on Jolie Blonde, I actually added a pair of 2-steps to the repertoire.

But then.. I just stumbled on this version by Danny Poullard..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G00dahtBV_E

John in Oregon

Re: Jolie Blonde request

Steve Riley has Jolie blonde on his lessons DVD as well

Re: Jolie Blonde request

That Danny Poullard version is very good! I've been searching too, but forgot all about this one. A pity that the video quality is not 100 %. A copy of a tape, I guess. But I think it's a good choice. Not so many fancy notes.

F Acadian

Hey Nick what kind of wood is she made of?

Re: F Acadian

Hey Jim,

I believe it's Laurel ..

--BN :)



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