Tutorial 83! Lime Hill.
Written by Cape Breton’s Dan R. MacDonald, ‘Lime Hill’ had been recorded by many folks around the globe… But I’d have to say John Morris Rankin playing it on The Rankin Family’s 1990 album, “Fare Thee Well Love” is my fav. If you haven’t seen this live YouTube vid of him playing, I’d highly recommend…
Read MoreTutorial 82! West Mabou Reel.
Heyo everyone! We’ve got the “West Mabou Reel” for ya, a classic Cape Breton tune 🙂 I’ve been hearing this tune forever because it’s been recorded many, many times and it’s a corker reel! It’s hard to have a jam or dance out here without hearing this tune, so I’m glad to have a tutorial…
Read MoreTutorial 81! Memories Of Herbie & Agnes Cheverie.
I remember hearing this for the first time in my Dad’s living room after he wrote it and I knew it was a special tune, because it gave me goosebumps! I also know how much Herbie and Agnes meant to Dad, so it makes the tune even more special (straight from the heart). This is…
Read MoreTutorial 80! La Belle Catherine.
A Quebecois anthem! I’ve always loved this tune (I believe the first person I heard play it was Andre Brunet), because it’s so happy and cheery! And with the French “feet” (which I attempted in the preview recording), it’s a toe tapper for sure. This is a tune for all levels (ambitious beginners included), but…
Read MoreTutorial 79! Put Me In The Big Chest.
After hearing this tune several times at the 47th Annual Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival this past weekend, I decided to turn er into a tutorial! It’s such a great beginner reel (that all levels can play), that is happy and full of energy 🙂 It’s actually one of the first reels I’ve ever learned and…
Read MoreTutorial 78! Goolaholla! Jig + Reel
Heyo guys! I hope you’re all well and enjoying the exciting almost summer vibes ☀️ We’re still celebrating the release of our new East Pointers track, Goolaholla! Have you heard it yet (it’s ok if you haven’t ;))? CLICK HERE to check er out ???? Koady, Jake and I wrote these tunes in the summer of 2021…
Read MoreTutorial 77! The Mystery Inch.
I’ve been meaning to learn (+ teach) this tune for AGES (at least 2 years) since I stumbled across it. It’s one of the coolest tunes on the go, in my opinion (which means it’s a little tricky, so use your patience on this one)! It was written by David Kosky and first recorded on…
Read MoreTutorial 76! Reel de Nez Piques.
In honour of 6 Hearts upcoming tour to Louisiana (taking off tomorrow ????), I thought I’d take a crack at teaching this boppy lil Cajun tune! It’s so great and makes me smile (and the folks you play it for too :)). It was written by Michael Doucet (legendary Cajun player + composer) and I…
Read MoreTutorial 75! Flash Away The Pressing Gang.
“Flash Away The Pressing Gang”, “Slash Away The Pressing Gang”, “Road To Lisdoonvarna”… I’ve found a few different names for this tune – do you have anymore solid info than me?! 😉 I learned this tune from my cousin Elmer, who learned it from a Solas album (Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers – great album),…
Read MoreTutorial 74! Dusky Meadow.
Finally, another strathspey! We really dive into this one 😉 I couldn’t find much about this tune, other than it’s a trad Cape Breton strathspey. I believe I first heard it on “Fine, Thank You Very Much” (Ashley MacIsaac). There’s a bunch of other great recordings; Andrea Beaton, Beolach, Troy MacGillvray + Shane Cook, and…
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