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The Silver Spire (reel) played on the fiddle/violin
One of my favourite reels!
Not to be confused with the more well known ‘Silver Spear’, which is also a great tune.
00:31 Intro
02:12 Session version (fast!) you can always slow this down to hear all of the notes. Apologies but apparently I was in a hurry!
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Many thanks to Jenny T for filming today!
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La Bruxa - traditional Galician played on the violin/fiddle
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Here is a simple and unadorned version of this beautiful tune from Galicia, found on the north west coast of Spain. There is much that I could write about this stunning region, so I will keep it short! For those of you who don’t know, they are very much their own people with their own language and culture. They share many of their roots with Ireland and other Celtic/Gaelic cultures. 🎻 Ps. La Br...
The Geese in the Bog (trad Irish double jig) played on the violin/fiddle
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A classic session tune that presents well in either/both C major A minor. It also works well in 16 or 32 bar formats (for dances) 00:00 Intro 00:21 learner version 01:15 session version I hope you enjoy learning and playing this jig! 🎻
Autumn Leaves (Nat King Cole)
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Here is something a little different! A simple unadorned version of this jazz composition penned by the famous Nat King Cole. This version was bought to me by one of my students, who found it handwritten (on sheet music) online somewhere. Therefore I know not whose version this is! Either way, I hope that you enjoy listening to and learning it. 🎻🎶
The Lilting Banshee (Double jig) on the fiddle/violin
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A version (there are many) of this lovely double jig. 00:00 Intro 00:22 Learner version 02:02 Session version By popular request, I have added two versions, one for learning the notes/bowing and the other for bringing up to speed. For this take, I chose to remain on the E string in the 5th bar and starting the repeat and phrase from the open E so that it flows more. You can, of course start bot...
Exercise: E Dorian mode & E harmonic minor scale
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This is a quick demonstration of how two very closely related scales can actually sound, and subsequently feel very different. This exercise is best used with Crested Hens, by Gilles Chabenat
Lord Mayo (Irish march) played on the fiddle
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This fantastic tune was written by David Murphy. Here I have pared it back to give you the basics of how to play it (follow the bowing carefully once you have the tune) properly on the violin. Also I have provided a more upbeat version so that you can hear how it translates into a performance piece. I hope that you enjoy this and that it helps! 🎻💪🏼
Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór - in the key of G
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Here is a version of the well known Irish Waltz, Sí Bheag, Sí Mhór. It was originally written by Turlough O’ Carolan. Although it is most commonly played in the key of D, I’ve recorded it in G, as I like how it sounds. If you’re learning it on the fiddle, then you could use this version (starting on the D string) and just start it on the A string - as is explained in the video. Enjoy! 🎻🎶
Jerusalem Ridge (reel) played on the fiddle 32 bar format (for dances)
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This top tune is a genuine Bluegrass tune that was penned by the great American fiddler, Kenny Baker. Here, I have made it fit into 32 bar format so that it can be used for dances. 00:00 Intro and blablabla 01:07 Learner version 02:07 Speedy version! Enjoy! 🎻💪🏼
Violin: Double stop scale 6ths in B Dorian mode
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Here’s an interesting little exercise for some of you to try! We have a fairly basic scale of B Dorian (3 sharps) but played (mostly) as double stopped 6ths. Most important that you warm up your double stop bowing first, just playing open strings so that you get a good and even sound. Don’t overlook this bit, as it is key to being able to play all double stops well. There are 2 sections that yo...
Hector the Hero (in 3rd position) violin/fiddle Learner
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This is one of those tunes that you hear the name of, or hear being played. It speaks for itself. 00:00 Intro 00:47 Hector the Hero I am playing it in 3rd position for the entirety of this piece. It can of course be played in 1st position, but I want to demonstrate how it sounds. Incorporating position changes into your playing can open up allsorts of brilliant avenues and possibilities, and it...
Harvest Home hornpipe
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An extremely well known tune!! 00:00 Intro 00:36 Learner version 03:28 Session version Please make sure to learn the tune confidently before tackling the session version. As always, use the slowdown tool to help yourslf get all of the notes played properly and in the right places. I have also included a link at the end, which will take you to a video that explains the bowing technique/ornamenta...
The Musical Priest reel
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The Musical Priest, an updated version that I consider to be a much better candidate for learning this tune with! 00:00 Intro 00:22 Learner version 02:15 Session version As always, only use the session version once you're able to confidently play the Learner version. Also use UA-cam's slowdown tool with the session version, if you're finding it too fast to keep up with.
The Humours of Tulla reel
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A brilliant little 16 bar reel for you to get into with your violins, fiddles and alike! 00:00 Intro 00:48 Learner version 02:13 Session version (I realised that this is quite fast, please use the slow down tool to make it more manageable to play along with) If it proves too fast, or you'd like to know more about the kind of ornamentation that I'm using, please get in touch. Enjoy!
Elisabeth Kelly's Delight (Irish slip jig) played on the violin/fiddle
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One of my favourite tunes (yes, I have a lot of these!) Most of the explanation is in the video, but to make it easier, I have arranged it into 3 easy to use chapters below. 00:00 Intro 01:05 Learner version (if you don't know the tune yet!) 02:35 Session version (one you're able to play the tune properly and want to see where you can go with it!) Please make good usage of UA-cam's slow-down co...
Josefin’s Waltz (Roger Tallroth) in A
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Josefin’s Waltz (Roger Tallroth) in A
The Abbey Reel played on the violin/fiddle - Learner and session versions
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The Abbey Reel played on the violin/fiddle - Learner and session versions
The Crooked Road to Dublin reel played on the violin/fiddle - Learner and session versions
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The Crooked Road to Dublin reel played on the violin/fiddle - Learner and session versions
Violin Lesson Support!! Using the 1st and 2nd Fingers + a short tune
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Violin Lesson Support!! Using the 1st and 2nd Fingers a short tune
Violin Lesson Support!! Using the 1st finger + a short tune!
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Violin Lesson Support!! Using the 1st finger a short tune!
The Doon Reel - Irish reel, played on the fiddle/violin
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The Doon Reel - Irish reel, played on the fiddle/violin
The De’il amongst the Tailors (Scottish reel) played on the violin/fiddle
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The De’il amongst the Tailors (Scottish reel) played on the violin/fiddle
Why I use a shoulder rest (violin/fiddle)
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Why I use a shoulder rest (violin/fiddle)
The Mason’s Apron (Scottish reel)
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The Mason’s Apron (Scottish reel)
The Rights of Man (hornpipe)
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The Rights of Man (hornpipe)
Simon Thoumire's Jig - played on the violin/fiddle
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Simon Thoumire's Jig - played on the violin/fiddle
The Gravel Walks reel Learner and Session versions
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The Gravel Walks reel Learner and Session versions
Swedish Polska violin/fiddle duo
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Swedish Polska violin/fiddle duo
Aaron's Key Irish jig Learner & session versions played on the violin/fiddle
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Aaron's Key Irish jig Learner & session versions played on the violin/fiddle
The Musical Priest, Irish reel. Learner and Session version played on the violin/fiddle
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The Musical Priest, Irish reel. Learner and Session version played on the violin/fiddle

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  • @apresmidi153
    @apresmidi153 6 днів тому

    Not to be confused with the lesser-known modern tune "The Geese chasing the tourists out of the park"

  • @warrenhuff7349
    @warrenhuff7349 9 днів тому

    Beautifully played!

  • @warrenhuff7349
    @warrenhuff7349 19 днів тому

    Beautifully played!

  • @Alexandra_Stone
    @Alexandra_Stone 19 днів тому

    That's beautiful Matt😊

  • @mbahgugel271
    @mbahgugel271 25 днів тому

    Enjoy to play your fav song, I am in the same boat with you. I started taking violin lessons the first week of my retirement years for 6 years, my violin teacher thought I am too old to learn but after a couple years to my surprise, he said " You may play in front of your friends " even he accompanied my redemption with a piano (concerto) which made him more surprise without any glitches. Day one, I told him, I choose the songs not you because I won't get bored to practice. At this moment, I play by ear, as the audience won't notice the mistakes anyway.

  • @warrenhuff7349
    @warrenhuff7349 25 днів тому

    Beautifully played!

  • @pod.stray1
    @pod.stray1 Місяць тому

    Gorgeoes! and so is the tune ;)

  • @warrenhuff7349
    @warrenhuff7349 Місяць тому

    Very nicely played!

  • @nikitameo8711
    @nikitameo8711 Місяць тому

    Beautiful!

  • @pauloconnor6331
    @pauloconnor6331 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for all of the instructional videos you've produced. It's a great help to so many of out in ITM land.

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 2 місяці тому

      @@pauloconnor6331 thanks Paul, I will do my best to keep the tunes coming, in both formats! 💪🏼🎻🎶

  • @derekbarlas8092
    @derekbarlas8092 4 місяці тому

    Great exercise - I've been looking for exercises similar to this. Thanks,

  • @johntait491
    @johntait491 4 місяці тому

    Nicely played Matt. The tune is originally Scottish. "The Flaggon Reel". 😉

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 4 місяці тому

      Ahh I think that I learnt it a long time ago (30 years!) from O’ Neill’s 1001 Irish Dance tunes. I can’t keep up with it all, I do try mind 🤣🎻

  • @warrenhuff7349
    @warrenhuff7349 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for posting this marvelous video. I have learned how to play Hector the Hero now, thanks to you!

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 4 місяці тому

      Thank you! I guess that I should do a non-learner version soon 🎻

  • @encyaustin7410
    @encyaustin7410 4 місяці тому

    nicely done! thank you!

  • @johnhaughey5347
    @johnhaughey5347 4 місяці тому

    Hi Matt, Great videos, do you recommend treble bowing up/down/up. And should it be wrist and fingers or is the forearm involved. Thank you

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 4 місяці тому

      Hi John, thank you! I learnt to play trebles, UDU and that is where my comfort zone is when playing tunes. Ideally, if you’re inclined towards pushing the bar much higher with trebles, then you’d want learn them DUD as well, just for versatility. As for how, my approach starts with pressing the bow into the string, mostly using the right hand index finger, so that the hair grips the string. Play two very short bows (grip) followed by a longer bow that gets you to the next note/beat of the tune. It’s not a perfect explanation, but I hope that it helps!

  • @richardtaztaylor8706
    @richardtaztaylor8706 5 місяців тому

    Love it thank you

  • @ruslann.6163
    @ruslann.6163 5 місяців тому

    Very nice!

  • @batlin
    @batlin 5 місяців тому

    Played beautifully! Great reel.

  • @kathleenkeane4364
    @kathleenkeane4364 5 місяців тому

    I have been learning this tune, thank god no one has heard me.

  • @kathleenkeane4364
    @kathleenkeane4364 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic 😂

  • @lizzy-folksongsscottis4518
    @lizzy-folksongsscottis4518 5 місяців тому

    Nice Tutorial will learn this one with you methinks-Thanks

  • @Sebideluxe
    @Sebideluxe 6 місяців тому

    Just discovered your videos. Thank you.

  • @pirackiswiat
    @pirackiswiat 6 місяців тому

    Super

  • @brucecollins641
    @brucecollins641 7 місяців тому

    scottish reel. fiddle reel music is indigenous to scotland. many,many irish reels are actually scottish.

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 7 місяців тому

      Hi Bruce, you're not wrong! Reels (ril) were originally bought to Scotland from mainland Europe, as the 'Quadrille', just as much as jigs were orignally 'Gigues'. The Slip jig is notable as being the only true dance form to originate from Ireland (as far as current knowledge allows), and nowhere else. A lot of imports happening with music!!

    • @brucecollins641
      @brucecollins641 7 місяців тому

      reels come from the scandinavia word ryl..to stagger. jigs are of english origins. but reel dance and music are scottish. fiddle reels/music are indigenous to scotland. there were many scottish composers of note in scotland. type in .........the jig dance tradition: five centuries old and still counting.......then.........jig | irish, reel & hornpipe | btitannica.......then......music essays | traditional irish- ireland.......then......irish traditional music-feature ask about ireland.......

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 7 місяців тому

      @@brucecollins641 yep, the Quadrille (4 part reel) is Scandinavian, but probably older in origin. Reels are Scottish, but the form (dance), is older and from elsewhere. Like everything else in life.

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 7 місяців тому

      Ps. This is not me arguing with you, I’ve done my homework and draw from sound (not the internet/wikipedia) research.

    • @brucecollins641
      @brucecollins641 7 місяців тому

      @@matttarling8240 am jist stating that many , many irish tunes are actually scottish very popular in irish music sessions but are now listed as irish jist like many scottish and english sangs adopted in the 70s. if you draw from sound then you will hear scottish ...drrum.....drrum.. bagpipe style in american fiddle style. a have to say a have also done ma research. james scott skinner, neil gow 1727-1807, also his son nathaniel and more had a huge impact on irish fiddle reel music. type in........the great scot:scottish fiddle legend neil gow's influence lives on|strings magazine.......then........the fiddlers and composers | elphinstone kist | elphstine institute aberdeen......then........william marshal's scottish melodies fiddlecasebooks........then.....james scott skinner the irish tne composers page......irish traditional music carrowkeel.......'

  • @morlu8281
    @morlu8281 7 місяців тому

    Lovely!

  • @emmafuller1165
    @emmafuller1165 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for this!! So helpful in learning this tune by ear.

  • @leitfie3579
    @leitfie3579 8 місяців тому

    This is good, and useful for learners. The reel is a good one, and the tempo (initially) is very encouraging for learners. Later, up to speed, it's a good performance. If you want to learn how to play a reel like this, can be trusted and is helpful. I liked it. 🎻

  • @guillermoostapczuk541
    @guillermoostapczuk541 8 місяців тому

    A beautiful piece. It reminds me The Banshees of Inisherin. I love that movie and Brendan Gleeson playing the fiddle seems to be very good too.

  • @guillermoostapczuk541
    @guillermoostapczuk541 8 місяців тому

    Magnificent!

  • @janstroud9192
    @janstroud9192 9 місяців тому

    Great timing, I'm just learning this one. Thank you.

  • @ttoobbeett
    @ttoobbeett 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the ievan polka 👍 And while doing Finnish tunes it would be nice to get your version of Emma's waltz 🙏

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 9 місяців тому

      Thanks! I will see what I can do. Is there a particular setting/version that you'd like to hear?

  • @janstroud9192
    @janstroud9192 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Matt 👍

  • @brucecollins641
    @brucecollins641 Рік тому

    canadian jig

    • @matttarling8240
      @matttarling8240 Рік тому

      Thanks Bruce, I’ve updated the description. 👍🏼 I’m often in a hurry to record and upload tunes for my students (I’m crazy busy sometimes), and that can leave me slightly neglectful of important details!

  • @jamesfloyd8504
    @jamesfloyd8504 Рік тому

    Very nice. Key A Dorrian?

  • @AbigailSexsmith-rx8do
    @AbigailSexsmith-rx8do Рік тому

    Sounds so cool!!

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda Рік тому

    you created epic ~ have a good one~

  • @chic3979
    @chic3979 Рік тому

    Thanks for this