Tutorial 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 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 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 60! My Cape Breton Home
Another Jerry Holland classic for ye’s! I’m sure most of you know this tune already, but if you don’t, it’s a staple in the fiddle scene (all over the world). If you’re just starting off with fiddle, it’s a great waltz (although some play it as a slow air) to work your chops at a…
Read More10 Celtic Fiddle Embellishment Techniques (Finger + Bowing)
I’ve had a few requests to make a wee video about finger and bowing embellishments, so here it is! I picked 10 embellishments that I feel are essential to Celtic Fiddle (hope it comes across ok!). I chose “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” as a practice template so we can solely focus on the embellishments (and…
Read MoreTutorial 53! Stan Chapman’s Jig (FREE)
This week’s tutorial of Jerry Holland’s, “Stan Chapman’s Jig” is specifically designed for “The Beginner” player (especially for those who’ve just completed the Absolute Beginner Fiddle Series). It’s a great jig to come right after “John Allan’s Jig” (your first jig if you completed the series — both in the key of A Major) 🙂…
Read MoreChristmas Fiddle Tune Tutorial! Jingle Bells
Happy Holidays everyone! 🙂 I’m feeling the Christmas sprit right now, we (The East Pointers)  just finished Night 1 (of 2, back at er tonight) at the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown… We’re reading ‘A Christmas Carol’ (and asked about 40 other Island musicians to join us) and playing a few songs during the show. It…
Read MoreFiddle Physio
Fiddle Physio w/ Licensed Physiotherapist, Trevor Dunphy! I recently spent an afternoon with my good buddy, Trevor Dunphy (a licensed physiotherapist and avid fiddle player) discussing a few KEY stretches for fiddle players! As a yoga practitioner myself, stretching has most certainly helped me on the road, preventing injury from intense playing and travel. Feel…
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