The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #51562   Message #786428
Posted By: GUEST,Sarah
18-Sep-02 - 02:27 AM
Thread Name: Fiddling, and I Don't Mean Melody
Subject: RE: Fiddling, and I Don't Mean Melody
don't have any jargon for it but:

play counter melodies to the tune, harmonise using thirds and sixths, also use drones in fifths and sometimes others to complement tune.

You can use a lot of two string chords (three if you are super=flexible).

You can 'shuffle' to the rythm or provide other types of rythmic accompaniment - whatever you 'hear' that sounds good, do it.

Cheers Sarah