This tune was originally a North American traditional song. The lyrics are thought to be inspired by the 19th century Kentucky mountaineer Joseph Clark and versions have been recorded by the ...
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Here's a very well known 3 part Irish double jig, which you'll hear in sessions all over the world. The key is D mixolydian, which means it's basically D major, with a hint of minor brought ...
My version of the jig, Ingonish on fiddle. For years I've been wrongly calling this tune Up Sligo and have only just discovered my mistake. In fact, I came to the realisation between making ...
Rose in the Heather is a popular Irish jig in D Major. Always a popular tune in irish sessions and a fun tune to play.
Free up your Irish jigs with reverse bowing. Energise your playing and breathe new life into tunes that seem to have gone past their best before date!
Is it a violin, or is it a fiddle? Are they the same or is there a difference? Find out here.
St Anne's Reel is a popular Irish reel that can be heard regularly at Irish sessions all over the World. Find out how to bring it to life with effective bowing.
Collier's Reel is a great trad Irish tune. Learn some of the secrets of reel playing here with great tips on bowing and variations.
Collier's Reel is a great trad Irish tune. If you're a fiddler, this essential article will break the tune down with invaluable tips on bowing and variations.
Essential tips for fiddle players on double-stopping. A common, but often overlooked, technique used widely by great fiddle players everywhere.
Great advice on bringing Irish Polkas to life for fiddle players. Featuring bowing, dynamics and variations. Take your fiddle playing to the next level.
Great advice on bringing Irish Polkas to life for fiddle players. Featuring bowing, dynamics and variations. Take your fiddle playing to the next level.
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Music Theory Articles
Keys and key signatures explained. Easy to understand, clear explanations. For folk musicians, learn how to find out what key a tune is in
Keys and key signatures explained. Easy to understand, clear explanations. For folk musicians, learn how to find out what key a tune is in
Learn about modes - major, minor and beyond. Modes such as Dorian and Mixolydian are used widely in folk music, and are clearly explained here.
Essential, easy-to-understand tips on the mysterious world of keys and transposing. Learn some really useful techniques to elevate your playing and understanding of music.
Discover some fresh, new sounds and try out movable chord shapes. Learn to play higher versions of common chords up and down the fretboard. All clearly explained here.
Discover some fresh, new sounds and try out movable chord shapes. Learn to play higher versions of common chords up and down the fretboard. All clearly explained here.
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