Tutorial 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 67! The Triangle
I had a number of requests to do a tutorial for “The Triangle” (written by Jake + Koady, recorded in the “Pour Over” set on The East Pointers “What We Leave Behind” album) ? I remember hearing Koad’s banjo ringin’ backstage (which we heard often — did you know he warmed up for at least…
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 55! McGuire’s 25th
I learned this lil gem from the lovely Andrea Beaton (written by fellow Cape Bretoner, Glenn Graham) about 20 years ago (how is that possible). It instantly caught my ear – just a snappy E minor jig that should be played more in my humble opinion! Suitable for all levels (it does have some 4E’s,…
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 MoreTutorial 51! Áille’s Arabesque
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all well 🙂 It’s a very challenging time for many, grieving Koady’s passing but I’m finding comfort in the little things, like this Tune Tutorial. I chose this Slip Jig (written by John McSherry) because it was one of Koad’s favourite tunes. He showed me John and Donal O’Connors “Tripswitch”…
Read MoreTutorial 46! The Seagull
G’day, g’day everyone! Well, here we are, another Scottish tune for you’s! This one was inspired by that wee jam in Arisaig (refer to my last post) where Eilidh Shaw played it so beautifully, I had to learn it (and then teach it, of course). It’s a beauty pipe tune from the Isle of Lewis…
Read MoreTutorial 43! Mouse In The Kitchen
Happy Friday everyone! I’m a big fan of this jig right here – so good (and simple)! I first heard this tune on Flook’s 2006 album, “Haven” (I literally listened to this album 10,000 times front to back) but never actually learned it until a few days ago! At a festival last weekend, Inn Echo…
Read MoreTutorial 40! Dan Collins’ Father’s Jig
Heyo everyone! Well, here I am – actually sitting in a hotel room (off of PEI) for an East Pointers show tonight! What a treat, we played St. John, NB last night (Imperial Theatre – stunning venue) and we’re about to perform two sold out nights in Halifax at the Convention Centre (feeling lucky)! Anywho,…
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