All things 'f'

[Jonathan Peck]

I just learned Beaumont Rag in the key of F and i'm finding that 'F' is a really fun key to play in. I'm searching for more things 'F' and I'm finding slim picking choices. The only thing I've come up with is Rocky Road Blues (Monroe) and Steel Guitar Rag (leftwich), although I gather that RRB is more commonly played in the key of A, there's just way to many 'A' tunes, so's I'm going to eff it up in 'F'

[Tom C]

Try Bb too. New Camp Town Races is my favorite.

[Peter Hackman]

Monroe's Columbia recording was in A - he later rerecorded it
in C on MCA. Beware that F is not really a comfortable key
to sing it in for most singers (if you want some power).

Does Leftwich really play Steel Guitar Rag in F - I believe
Bob Wills' recording was in E (nice key for the saxophone!).

Fisher's Hornpipe is traditionally played in F or D - Edgar Meyer et al
use both keys on Appalachian Journey.

Many waltzes work beautifully in F - Kentucky Waltz (a bit high for the singer;
I sing it in Eb), Tennessee Waltz, Sobre las olas (a k a Over the Waves),
Missouri Waltz (although I prefer D or Eb).

More Monroe: Lonesome Moonlight Waltz, of course, #and Right, Right On.


Jesse McR had one that alternates between A and F I believe,
anyone recall the title?

[AlanN]

Tunes in F

Waltz in Bluegrass (Wakefield)
Flop-eared Mule (Jethro version)
Fisher's Hornpipe
Sweet Ga. Brown


plus plenty of vocal tunes, 2 come to mind:

Wild Flowers for Mary and 14 Carat Mind (both Lost & Found).

[AlanN]

Jesse McR had one that alternates between A and F I believe,
anyone recall the title?
Stoney Creek maybe?

[dzen]

Yup, Stoney Creek. Great tune. I think it's on the Tony Rice "Tony Rice" album, I've never heard Jesse McReynolds' own version. Don't know if it actually changes keys, but Crazy Creek also has a second part with lots of F, after a first part in Am. F is a great vocal key, the "Tony Rice" album also has a great "Hills of Roan County" in F. I think "Hold Whatcha Got" by Jimmy Martin is also on the same album in F.

[AlanN]

Yup, Stoney Creek. #Great tune. #I think it's on the Tony Rice "Tony Rice" album, I've never heard Jesse McReynolds' own version. Don't know if it actually changes keys, but Crazy Creek also has a second part with lots of F, after a first part in Am. F is a great vocal key, the "Tony Rice" album also has a great "Hills of Roan County" in F. I think "Hold Whatcha Got" by Jimmy Martin is also on the same album in F.
Yes, on the 1st TR record. Larry (R.I.P.) picks mandolin on this number and got what I thought was a very hip thing going on it, particularly the B part.

I pick Crazy Creek like this:

AD\AD\AD\CC
CC\CC\CC\EE
EE\AA [2X]

FF\FF\CC\CC
FF\FF\CC\EE
AD\AD\AD\CC
CC\CC\CC\EE
EE\AA

I was at a jam with Jeff Foxall once, I called this tune, Jeff said "That is SO 70's!" http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Dave Reiner]

Try Crapshooter's Rag in F (a fine old string band tune).
Also, Margary's Favorite (F and Dm) from Cole's 1001 and Saratoga Hornpipe in F.


Dave

[mandoplyr70]

Im pretty sure Lonesome moonlight waltz is in F http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

[cooper4205]

F is a great vocal key, the "Tony Rice" album also has a great "Hills of Roan County" in F.
not to nitpick, but its "Roane" county

[dzen]

Roane County, huh? I guess that'll teach me to always go with my first guess if there's a question. Darne it anyway.

[Scotti Adams]

F and Bflat are probably my favorite keys to play in..my mando has great tone in these chords. Banks of the Ol Ohio is in F.

[cooper4205]

Roane County, huh? I guess that'll teach me to always go with my first guess if there's a question. Darne it anyway.
I grew up there, that's the only way I'd know (or particularly care http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ).I mean other than Frank Wakefield being born here and that "Bonnie & Clyde" couple a few summers ago, that song is our only claim to fame.

[AlanN]

And Dawggy takes a very nice Dawggy break on it http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif