Excellent portrayal of the violin sic fiddle capabilities. Had that been presented at age 9 when Mother sent me off to school toting the " family" 3/4 violin, it mave have pict my interest enough to pursue a serious pursuit of fiddle mastery.
I definitely consider myself a novice at the fiddle, but I'm slowly but surely getting better. Thanks for the cool video, there are so many unique styles of fiddling in Canada!
April: Nice playing. In Nova Scotia, we refer to Don Messer's style as "Down East" and the Scottish fiddle tradition with cuts and up driven bow more as "Cape Breton style" although you'll still hear it in Antigonish Co. and parts of PEI. The reason it's not really called "Maritime style" is that there is a vibrant "Acadian Style" as well as a "Down East Style" and "Blue Grass" style all in the Maritimes. Just my two cents.
Awesome Video April! One thing-as a proud canadien, I would note that although the Quebecois and Metis styles are very similar, they are in some ways different. There is a bit of a scottish influence in Metis music. Besides that-excellent video!
not sure if this reflects the various styles as much as April playing tunes from various areas, though she does have a good grasp of Cape Breton style.
WoW!! Ok so why aren't you not stressed out trying to play?? I ts unreal how a person can make an instrument "talk" in different languages styles... talent is surely is!! Gifted,just wow!!! 100-100 ty for post
That was awesome great info and video I am a viola player myself neat stuff wandering if there is different for the prairies and also the BC and the first nations there
+Craig Lennox I think that because the colonization and genocidal tendencies of white people's interactions with first nations, that white culture and music (like the fiddle) didn't make it out to the west coast or have any lasting impact from which the west coasters could build their own distinct tradition. Just a thought, anyways.
Folk music knows no boundaries. Although Don Messer played his own tunes, he recorded others as well. E.g, his Whalens Breakdown (I had the 78) is also played in Scotland as Whalens Hornpipe. Inci,dentally the name Whalen is also a common Irish name. And there would be a French influence in the maritime provinces as well.
And to complete the picture, Whalen's Breakdown is known in the French-Canadian répertoire as Le Reel du Lutteur (Isidore Soucy had recorded it in the 1950's) although the B-Part is different from the Scottish or Canadian Maritimer version.
Thankyou, April! What a wonderful and talented fiddler you are!
It's GREAT music, and you represent it extraordinarily well. Thank you, so much.
I love the way you explained and played those different styles of fiddling
Excellent portrayal of the violin sic fiddle capabilities. Had that been presented at age 9 when Mother sent me off to school toting the " family" 3/4 violin, it mave have pict my interest enough to pursue a serious pursuit of fiddle mastery.
I am really impressed by this video! Especially the "crooked" French Canadian style example and the Scottish reel at the end are so amazing!
D'addario J90 Fiddle Strings are being used (basically rebranded Preludes).
You're great! Appreciate hearing how solid you are; beautiful tone and great technique!
Excellent! Merci beaucoup pour toutes tes.belles réels!
Just perfection, a pleasure to listen to, more Metis Fiddle please !
I am a kitchen Cape Breton player and I must say your take on things is GREAT as well as your playing! Thanks
Fantastic fiddling.Thanks for showing the differant styles.You could play anything and it would sound great.
Awesome and clear descriptions the canadian styles.
I love this video. Thanks very much.
I definitely consider myself a novice at the fiddle, but I'm slowly but surely getting better. Thanks for the cool video, there are so many unique styles of fiddling in Canada!
Thanx very much for shareing fiddle styles and your skill, great
Love it!!!
fantastic styles, thanks for the tips.
Absolutely wonderful!
Wonderful video!!! Thank you so much!
Great job!!
Great playing and very informative. Thanks.
fantastic thank you April.
thank you! amazing
I wish I could play like that!
VeryNice .Love your Music
April: Nice playing. In Nova Scotia, we refer to Don Messer's style as "Down East" and the Scottish fiddle tradition with cuts and up driven bow more as "Cape Breton style" although you'll still hear it in Antigonish Co. and parts of PEI. The reason it's not really called "Maritime style" is that there is a vibrant "Acadian Style" as well as a "Down East Style" and "Blue Grass" style all in the Maritimes. Just my two cents.
Incredible!
Thanks April, yer awesome!
Love your playing and this was so helpful. Wish somebody would do the same for Irish fiddle styles.
i realize I am kinda randomly asking but do anyone know of a good website to stream new tv shows online?
@Jonas Colt try Flixzone. Just google for it =)
@Remy Wesson Definitely, I have been using flixzone for since march myself :D
@Remy Wesson thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I really appreciate it!!
@Jonas Colt No problem :D
That Scottish reel is the Cape Breton Fiddler's Welcome to Shetland, written by the Shetland fiddler Willie Hunter.
The tune at 4.12 as requested by Nancy Drew is Graham Lees Waltz.
You are awesome !!!!
Very interesting stuff and awesome talent.
My goodness, who is this girl? She's amazing. I'll have to listen to this many times before I actually internalize any of this.
Very interesting and helpful explanation and demo
Shout out to the Ottawa Valley music 🎶
Wow great playing and explanation but your beauty took the show
Merci. Est-ce que vous pouvez faire la même chose mais en français ?
Awesome Video April!
One thing-as a proud canadien, I would note that although the Quebecois and Metis styles are very similar, they are in some ways different. There is a bit of a scottish influence in Metis music. Besides that-excellent video!
I learn so much by watching you, thank you! What strings do you use on your violin?
anyone know what that last reel is? would love to learn it
not sure if this reflects the various styles as much as April playing tunes from various areas, though she does have a good grasp of Cape Breton style.
The Morning Star sounds a lot like The Lucky Trapper. ❤️
Anyone know the me of the song that she starts playing at 4:12?? I've been trying to find it forever!
Second tune (Morning Star) sounds a lot like the Lucky Trapper’s Reel
hi there you have lovely style to your playing do you do any tunes with a different tuning thanks
proud to be french canadian !!! hey hey hey hey hihaaaaaaaaaaa !!!!
where can i get these music sheet ?
WoW!! Ok so why aren't you not stressed out trying to play?? I ts unreal how a person can make an instrument "talk" in different languages styles... talent is surely is!! Gifted,just wow!!! 100-100 ty for post
Holy crap!
Who wants still see David Garrett ;-) ? Like it!
remember me April from 2 years ago? you tuned my violin!
That was awesome great info and video I am a viola player myself neat stuff wandering if there is different for the prairies and also the BC and the first nations there
+Craig Lennox I think that because the colonization and genocidal tendencies of white people's interactions with first nations, that white culture and music (like the fiddle) didn't make it out to the west coast or have any lasting impact from which the west coasters could build their own distinct tradition. Just a thought, anyways.
Don messengers song was how my across the way neighbor played, clean. Trad.
Wow
How do you spell the style April introduces at 01:10 ?
The Ottawa-valley style ??
Thank you !
"smell the boot.”
ok, April
Lovely! Humans are a magnificent species - just look at what they can do.....
Mom!
I actually like the Metis style, but can't quite get it!
No mention of Newfoundland fiddling? Odd!
Very beautiful !
In my next Life, I will marry a Girl Violinist !
Judex Young it seems that you are tired from your current wife
It's french-canadian music
Folk music knows no boundaries. Although Don Messer played his own tunes, he recorded others as well. E.g, his Whalens Breakdown (I had the 78) is also played in Scotland as Whalens Hornpipe. Inci,dentally the name Whalen is also a common Irish name. And there would be a French influence in the maritime provinces as well.
And to complete the picture, Whalen's Breakdown is known in the French-Canadian répertoire as Le Reel du Lutteur (Isidore Soucy had recorded it in the 1950's) although the B-Part is different from the Scottish or Canadian Maritimer version.
you're a badass
sounds a bit like John Hartford
Very well done April. Except where's the Western Canadian/Ukrainian styles? Were Canadians too!
Well you're certainly an expert on modesty.
don messer no way not even clos to french canadian style
Sorry Ashley, Natalie...I love ya, but step off the stage and make way for April. My new inspiration.