Tutorial 82! West Mabou Reel.
Heyo everyone! We’ve got the “West Mabou Reel” for ya, a classic Cape Breton tune đ 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 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 đ It’s actually one of the first reels I’ve ever learned and…
Read MoreTutorial 78! Goolaholla! Jig + Reel
Heyo guys! I hope youâre all well and enjoying the exciting almost summer vibes âïž Weâre 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 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?! đ I learned this tune from my cousin Elmer, who learned it from a Solas album (Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers – great album),…
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 72! Spootiskerry Reel.
I’m sure a lot of you know this tune already, BUT, if you don’t you should add it to your repertoire! I didn’t realize this tune was from the Shetland Islands until recently (I did Tutorial 48, “Ray’s Classic” from the Shetland Islands last fall, another great Shetland tune), so many great tunewriters up there!…
Read MoreTutorial 68! Tanglewood
In honour of Harvest Home’s Tanglewood Ale (don’t worry if you haven’t tried it yet; we have a wee plan brewing), here’s “Tanglewood,” an A minor reel written by Koad & Jake and featured on The East Pointers’ album, “What We Leave Behind.” We wrote and rehearsed for “What We Leave Behind” and “Yours To…
Read MoreTutorial 65! Le Miraculé
I first heard this tune on Vishten’s “Horizons” album, titled “Le MiraculĂ©“. I can’t rave enough about this track… They’ve really captured the essence of a corkin trad set, full of energy, great tunes and soul. The last tune in this set (go check out the album track when you get a chance) is Chloe…
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