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 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 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 73! L’Air Mignonne.
A Quebecois tune for ye’s! I love this one. Funny enough, I first heard this Canadian tune from my IMAR pals in the UK (that’s just the way it goes sometimes). If you haven’t heard their version, please go and listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFalXoDhurA It’s a tune for all levels (especially because it was written slow, like…
Read MoreChristmas Fiddle Tune Tutorial! All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Happy Holidays Everyone! Hope you’re all feeling good, seeing lots of friends and family, drinking eggnog (optional rum), and ready to receive (and give) a few gifts 🙂 I know, I am! I’m also on Day 23 (although I missed a few days) of Koad’s “Stay Cool, Swim Cold” Challenge (I actually just got out…
Read MoreTutorial 71! Blue Bonnets Over The Border.
Another slow jammm, this time from 17th century Scotland – “Blue Bonnets Over The Border”. Had a few requests for this one, but there’s literally a million (maybe 6) different ways to actually play it (key of A, Bb, C, jig, march, slow air, etc). Slow air in the key of C Major i’tis! It’s…
Read MoreTutorial 70! Hector The Hero
Friday Slow Jam ? I’m sure many of you know this tune already (or have at least heard it), but it’s a classic Scottish tune (can be played as a waltz or slow air) played all over the world, written by James Scott Skinner (a legend; this cat wrote A LOT of tunes). This tutorial…
Read MoreTutorial 66! Fox Chaisson’s Jig
A beginner tutorial for ye’s (a tune for all levels :)), called Fox Chaisson’s Jig (written for my son, by my Dad). I take this one nice and slow, just a few embellishments! Refer to the Practice Tracks, My Tutorial Notes and Sheet Music + Chords to help you along 🙂 I recorded this tune on…
Read MoreTutorial 63! Karen Chaisson’s Reel
I’ve got a tune written for me mum (written by my Dad) ? It’s a simple, happy lil reel in the key of G major (goes great with Chloe & Addi’s Reel). Not much to say, just enjoy it! I love this tune (a bit biased, clearly). Practice Tracks, Sheet Music + Tutorial Notes are…
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