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“Fire on the Mountain”<\/strong> seems to be a very popular song title. Therefore, there could be some confusion as to which melody we’re looking at in today’s lesson.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Marshal Tucker Band<\/strong> did a number by that name, and that particular song became very popular. As a result, that’s probably what most people will think of when they hear this title. But, this isn’t that song!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, The Grateful Dead<\/strong> recorded a tune with the same name, as did The Charlie Daniel’s Band<\/strong>. Both great tunes! However, once again, this isn’t it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tune below is a traditional old-time fiddle tune<\/strong> that dates back to the late 1800’s. Its an instrumental<\/strong> (no lyrics that I know of) and has roots originating in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Tune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I was listening to a version of this instrumental done by Bill Munroe and the Bluegrass Boys<\/strong>. I’ve never been very successful trying emulate Mr. Munroe, so I don’t usually try. Consequently, the following arrangement is based more on what’s happening with the fiddle, but with fewer notes. That is to say, it’s been modified for these pages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The A-part is played twice, and its in the Key of A major<\/strong>. The tune then switches to the Key of D major<\/strong> for the B-part. That’s played through just once, then it switches back to the Key of A<\/strong>, incorporating a short, 2 bar bridge to lead back to the A-part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, there are variations to that formula. So, its entirely up to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to “Fire on the Mountain<\/strong>” for mandolin.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n