Playing Fiddle

I’ve been learning a few Scottish tunes. Listening to Old Blind Dogs was what sparked my interest in learning fiddle. I sounded out a few tunes, like Margaret Cromar’s and Leaving Lochboisdale. Lately I started practicing them again, as well as some I’ve learned from listening to Alasdair Fraser older albums, in particular Return […]

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I’m trying to memorize Jenny’s Welcome to Charlie this week. My teacher likes the Frankie Gavin version but I’m having an easier time listening to Martin Hayes slower version, Jenny’s Welcome to Charlie.
Last night I tried to play through most of the Celtic tunes I’d memorized at some point or another. Many needed some refreshing […]

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Learning a new tune for St. Paddy’s day, The Moon and Seven Stars.
When John first introduced the backwards building concept I absolutely hated it. But, being me, if I’m paying someone for advice I do try to listen! So I kept trying it out–and lo and behold it works!
It’s now normal, and oddly enjoyable, […]

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