“Sal’s Got Mud Between Her Toes” is a three-part old-time fiddle tune in D major that originated with Kentucky fiddler Pat Kingery. The tune was preserved through a 1976 field recording made by collector Bruce Greene. Today, the tune has found new life in contemporary old-time circles, with countless musicians learning it from Greene’s original recording and adding their own interpretations, ensuring this piece of Kentucky musical heritage continues to evolve while maintaining its rustic charm and storytelling character.

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A collection of practice notes and learning resources for old-time, bluegrass, and traditional fiddle music. This site shares tunes, techniques, helpful resources, and tune origins discovered along one fiddle student’s learning journey.