July 2026

An English County Fair is a simple and fun piece to play. To me it has the feel of a country air and I can envisage Morris dancing at a local gathering, hence the title (although I suspect actual Morris dancers may disagree!). The off-beat notes are played on open strings, which means you have to find other places to play the on-beat notes. I like to slide up and down the strings, but you could also go across the strings and play in position. It’s a good piece for learning note positions higher up the fretboard. Tip: you will need to keep your fingers on tip toes to get clear notes on the open strings. This will be available until the next free piece replaces it. Enjoy!