She's very cordial in explaining to a non-bluegrass fan why she does chops, and graciously deflects attention by pointing to another band member who occasionally does chops.
I don't know when the practice of having the fiddler do chops became standard in bluegrass. I doubt that chopping has become standard with any other instrument.
The fiddler doing chops makes sense. For one thing it adds to the percussive beat/rhythm, which is a great idea for a string band. It also helps keep the fiddler on time and in the right place during fiddle lulls or when she's not on vocal,
Of course in most string music, no one chops (except maybe in rock now and then).
Everyone looked great! Good stuff!
I don't know when the practice of having the fiddler do chops became standard in bluegrass. I doubt that chopping has become standard with any other instrument.
The fiddler doing chops makes sense. For one thing it adds to the percussive beat/rhythm, which is a great idea for a string band. It also helps keep the fiddler on time and in the right place during fiddle lulls or when she's not on vocal,
Of course in most string music, no one chops (except maybe in rock now and then).
Everyone looked great! Good stuff!
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