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Thread #29937   Message #381688
Posted By: GUEST,Arkie
24-Jan-01 - 08:57 PM
Thread Name: Tune Req: Spanish Fandango
Subject: RE: Spanish Fandango
The Spanish Fandango is a beautiful little tune and is interesting in that it is neither Spanish nor a fandango. It belonged to a category of parlor tunes, many of which were played in open tunings. The parlor tunes were usually solo pieces played for the amusement of the player and a few guests. Spanish Fandango was played in an open 'G', I believe, which was also called the Spanish tuning. I have heard many enjoyable instrumental versions, but never heard it sung or seen words to that tune in print. Bob Wills did record the "New Spanish Two Step" which was also a very catchy tune and it did have words. I think Webb Pierce also recorded a vocal version of the New Spanish Two Step. Never being able to master the tune on the guitar, I worked out a version of sorts on the mountain dulcimer and imagine it would sound very nice on the hammered dulcimer.