Liked on YouTube: John Ryan's Polka (Fiddle lesson)

John Ryan's Polka (Fiddle lesson)
One of the best-known Kerry Polkas, made famous from its appearance in the film Titanic. In this fiddle lesson I demonstrate the basic melody, some ideas for bowing and for ornamentation. On-screen sheet music is used throughout, and a free pdf is available to subscribers. (see below) Below are details of further fiddle resources from Chris Haigh 1. Patreon 2. Books 3. Subscription video courses 4. Website 5. Email to request pdf’s. 1. PATREON This is a platform where anyone can help support creative artists and get closer access to their work. You can join me on Patreon at three levels, for £4, £10 or £40 per month. At the lowest level you get access to all my pdf’s and tune collections, plus many exclusive tuition videos not available to the public. At level 2 you can join also me once a month for a group Zoom chat, and can request a backing rack once a month. Level 3 gives you all the above plus a free lesson once a month, and access to all my backing tracks. You can find me on Patreon at https://bit.ly/36FeePh 2. BOOKS I have seven fiddle tuition books published by Schott, all widely available from the publisher, from Amazon, and many other outlets. All come with audio tracks illustrating the tunes and exercises. Exploring Jazz Violin Beginning Jazz Violin Discovering Rock Violin Exploring Folk Fiddle Exploring Klezmer Fiddle Hungarian Fiddle Tunes French Fiddle Tunes Exploring Country and Bluegrass Fiddle (due out October 2021) You can order from https://bit.ly/31ZWmgm 3. VIDEO SUBSCRIPTION COURSES I have three video subscription courses - MUSIC GURUS- Exploring Jazz Violin. Based on my Schott book Parts 1 and 2 are each £26 for 26 lessons, covering the first and second halves of the book Part 1; https://bit.ly/3iTWZS4 Part 2 https://bit.ly/3wJuwSO -MUSIC GURUS- Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book £35 for 46 lessons https://bit.ly/3gHknAC ACADEMY OF FOLK Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle Course and Scottish fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons https://bit.ly/37seqDC 4. WEBSITE My website is probably the most extensive and detailed summary of fiddle styles on the web, as evidenced by the range of top hits on Google for many fiddle styles. https://bit.ly/3jrBLb7 ________________________________________________________________________ TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AT haighchris@hotmail.com

Liked on YouTube: All About Bridge Violins (with special guests Paul and Ceris - founders of Bridge Violins)

All About Bridge Violins (with special guests Paul and Ceris - founders of Bridge Violins)
This is a really quick overview of the instruments Bridge Violins makes and a short conversation with the founders of the company.

Liked on YouTube: Kevin Burke - Tuttle's Reel / The Bunch of Green Rushes / The Maids of Mitchelstown

Kevin Burke - Tuttle's Reel / The Bunch of Green Rushes / The Maids of Mitchelstown
From "Up Close"; © 1993 Green Linnet Records & The Orchard Music. All Rights Reserved. Used with respectful gratitude to the artist and publisher, but without permission.

Liked on YouTube: Martin Hayes - The Rolling Wave - Lesson #34

Martin Hayes - The Rolling Wave - Lesson #34
The thirty fourth in a series of fiddle lessons from Martin Hayes. If you wish to support these videos or find out more about additional videos and masterclasses please visit the Patreon: https://bit.ly/3m87cZi

Liked on YouTube: Day 75 - Gravel Walks - Fergal's Tune a day 2019

Day 75 - Gravel Walks - Fergal's Tune a day 2019
Day 75! “The Gravel Walks” Today I’m joined by Chuck McShane and Vicki Johnston in Statesville NC. A couple of minutes ago, we had never met!! Great to meet lovely people for a tune. #Fergalstuneaday2019 #irishmusic #irishfiddle #fiddleaday

Liked on YouTube: The Queen Of The Rushes / Paddy Fahys Jig (Medley)

The Queen Of The Rushes / Paddy Fahys Jig (Medley)
Provided to YouTube by Rhino The Queen Of The Rushes / Paddy Fahys Jig (Medley) · Planxty Words And Music ℗ 1983 Warner Music UK Ltd Arranger: Planxty Composer: Traditional Auto-generated by YouTube.

Liked on YouTube: The Irish Rover - The Dubliners &The Pogues

The Irish Rover - The Dubliners &The Pogues
From The Late Late Show - Tribute To the Dubliners