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Each contestant must
play a waltz 3/4 time, a jig 6/8 time and a reel 2/4 or 4/4 time in
that order.
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A novice fiddler is
one who has competed no more than 3 years and has never placed 1st,
2nd,
or 3rd.
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Contestants must
complete their three tunes within a four minute time span. Any playing
after the time-up bell has been sounded will not be judged.
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Contestants not using
standby accompanist must furnish their own. Please have your
accompanist ready when you are called.
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Each contestant will
be allowed the choice of one instrument for accompaniment.
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In case of an accident
beyond the contestant's control, (i.e. broken string) a replay will
be allowed. If a fiddler
stops due to their own error, points will be deducted.
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Each contestant may
enter one Class only (except twin fiddle).
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All decisions of the
judges are final.
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Please note all Fiddle
Classes: Contestants winning any class three years in succession
will automatically be eliminated from that class, but may enter a
class of higher calibre.
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In the event of a tie,
fiddlers will be asked to play a Waltz, Jig and Reel.
This applies to 12 & Under, 18 & Under, Open Class and Twin.
This does not apply to Novice categories.
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Fiddlers will be
judged on intonation, tone, technique and overall accuracy.
