Irish fiddle tune on viola: Cliffs of Moher

A traditional Irish tune, played on viola (transposed down by a 5th from the original key).
This was recorded in between gusts of unexpectedly large wind (attn. The Weather Forecast: you were inaccurate) and chainsaw noises (there was no chainsaw forecast, so nobody can blamed here).
The pdf sheet music for this tune is available in Volume 3 of my sheet music books of traditional repertoire for viola, available here: www.folkviola.co.uk/tradition...
These books of sheet music include all the tunes in two versions: one that fits comfortably on the viola (transposed down by a 5th) and one that is in the original key so it's possible to join in with fiddle players and other trad players in sessions and ceilidh bands, without having to shift out of first position.
*NEW! Sheet music with the bowings and ornaments that I play in this video is available at: payhip.com/b/WEdqR or as part of a discounted sheet music bundle of ten tunes, Folk Viola Bowings and Ornaments Book 1: payhip.com/b/Nfl9T*
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**NEW! pdf sheet music with the bowings and ornaments that I play in this video is available at: payhip.com/b/WEdqR . This is also available as part of a discounted sheet music bundle of ten tunes, Folk Viola Bowings and Ornaments Book 1: payhip.com/b/Nfl9T **

[@nathancaldaroni3795]

Make me love the viola even more than I already am
Wonderful sounds!

[@folkviola]

Thanks!

[@Srobb360]

I finally found you!!!! I loveeeeeeee the viola. I started learning about 4 years ago. My first teacher showed me it was possible to fiddle on viola I just couldn't find any sheet music to practice!! I'm so happy I found your repertoire!

[@folkviola]

Great! Hope you enjoy it!

[@julianday7949]

Love this and all your videos. Your PDFs of viola fiddle music have been so helpful for my own learning.

[@folkviola]

Thank you! That's lovely to hear.

[@hollyghaemi2819]

I love this so much!!! Thank you for making viola fiddle music accessible. Honestly I think the rich tones sound great!

[@catdaddy7982]

Outstanding. Wonderfully done.

[@dobrodoc]

Excellent! Yeah I need lawnmower and chainsaw forecasts here in PA. Usually as soon as I hit record button, my neighbors crank their mowers😆

[@markswintonorganist8227]

A welcome breeze amidst blustery weather!

[@dr.zaiuscientifico8713]

Nice

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

That was great! I’m a fiddle student, but I love the viola.

[@folkviola]

Thank you!

[@donnamulvey7574]

Beautiful. 🙏🏼💕☮️

[@tmngerbil]

I love it, it's awesome! I'm a violist too, and I love your playing

[@folkviola]

Thank you so much!

[@saberanouar]

👏👍👍👍💕

[@Ben-it1mq]

Paling suka kalo denger viola ❤

[@Sarah4Celtic]

Wonderful ❤

[@folkviola]

Thank you!

[@jacobg892]

nice skill nice song nice vid

[@josemotta9560]

Que exercício interessante.

[@ricardoortiz1746]

Big fan! Love your tone. What string set do you use? Greetings from Brasil!

[@folkviola]

Thank you! I use Warchal Amber strings.

[@cindyrubinfine2941]

Sheet music available? I play in a contra dance band, and this would work great for dances

[@folkviola]

Yes there is sheet music -- see the written description below the video for details and link!

[@Srobb360]

I personally think fiddling sounds better on the viola!

[@anthonyclegg1511]

I agree. I no longer play the fiddle. Too screechy. I play the viola now. 💓.

[@Finarphin]

I think the opposite; of course I'm comparing my playing to Mairead's.