Lovers' Waltz (fiddle lesson)

Lovers' Waltz, by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason, was written in 1985. In this fiddle lesson I show firstly the basic melody, including key change from G to D. I then show a version with detailed ornamentation based on a live concert from 2011 widely available on UA-cam.
A free pdf of the sheet music for these versions of Lovers' Waltz is available to subscribers, and there are many more tutorials on old time fiddle waltzes elsewhere on The Fiddle Channel.
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 three backing tracks each 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
/ thefiddlechannel
2. BOOKS
I have seven fiddle tuition books published by Schott Music, 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
You can order from
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; tinyurl.com/49...
Part 2 tinyurl.com/23...
-MUSIC GURUS Discovering Rock Violin. . Based on my Schott book
£35 for 46 lessons
tinyurl.com/2u...
ACADEMY OF FOLK
Includes a folk fiddle primer course, with introductions to basic techniques and concepts plus an Irish Fiddle course. A monthly sub of $9.99 gives access to all lessons
academyoffolk....
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.
www.fiddlingaround.co.uk
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[@nikkiewest133]

Best fiddle lessons on UA-cam! you da bomb!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Nikkie!

[@krystallkelly4619]

I heard it on Acadian radio today and I am so glad I found it on your channel.
Well done, I like how you play it and the lesson. 🎻❤

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Krystall!

[@dmswan3172]

Wow, what a beautiful tune, so wonderfully played by you - inspiring to match and listen to!!!!🎻🎻🎻

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Many thanks!

[@pamfoster6621]

Whoa!!!! Love this so much - thank youuuuu

[@michaeltaylor7407]

Thanks Chris!! This is a beautiful piece!

[@lisaring2234]

I love your channel! Your timing couldn't be better on this...I just started working on this tune last week! Thanks so much for posting!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

You're welcome Lisa!

[@peterorgill4412]

Thanks, Chris...as opposed to walking my daughter down the aisle on her wedding day next year, I am instead playing her down the aisle with the 'lovers Waltz' so this rendition will be very useful!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Peter. Lovely idea! Just bear in mind that it's a long tune, so you might want to work out an edited version in case the aisle isn't long enough!

[@vinniekelley3942]

Fantastic analysis & attention to detail. Even if you know this tune please listen to the explanation of the arpeggiated chords at 5:38 and the grace notes around 10:54. I've played this for years and still learned a lot. Once again proving Chris is the best!

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thank you so much Vinnie!

[@alipainting]

Ooo, I like it swung!

[@dilipmistry9821]

Amazing presentation! I had the general tune worked out by watching and copying Jay’s UA-cam version but the grace notes were hard to get. You did a fantastic job of showing those “colourings” that add so much flavour to this waltz. Thank you so much for your clear and precise input. I love watching your videos.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Dilip, glad you're enjoying my videos!

[@mikey29211]

I think grace notes adds emotion to the tune

[@majkbeny]

super

[@kenportwood8712]

The kind of song I can get lost in.

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Yes, it's a great tune.