Fiddle Hangout Top 100 Celtic/Irish Songs

A jig I&#39ve learned from Kevin Burke.

Almost got this one. 737 courtesy of DSM International Airport. LOL. Not sure who to credit the odd beeps to.

I still struggle with notey tunes, but i&#39m slowly getting better. Recorded with Zoom H1

The first tune I learned by ear from my fiddle teacher. Any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated!

Guitar with 2 fiddles doubled.

Here is my take on this J. Scott Skinner Strathspey.

This is a track from the new CD &#39Band of Two&#39 by Banna de dhá, the duo of fiddler Tom Morley and DADGAD guitarist Hazel Ketchum. The Irish phrase (pronounced &#39bonna de gaw&#39) makes reference to the &#39banding together&#39 of their two instruments, fiddle & guitar. This tune is usually played as a hornpipe but here the duo give it a moody interpretation.

Reference recording for the tab posted--<a href=&#39/tab/browse.asp?m=bymember&v=14083&#39>view my tabs here</a>.

This is a tune I wrote back in summer of 2012 and originally named it Albert&#39s Slide because I could not think of a title at the time. I am now renaming it Rich Dissmoore in honour fo Rich&#39s memory. I believe in my mind and heart this tune represents Rich&#39s tenacity for life, friendship, and music. Never giving up and at times, I&#39m sure, trudging through his obstacles. Please download if you like. AJ

Played on two tracks

Recorded 2 fiddles for this set

from 19th century Scottish composer/ fiddler J. Scott Skinner.

A Scottish Aire/Ballad played in Waltz time.

Here is a mighty set of tunes from my Celtic /World music group Mithril, from our recently-released CD &#39Along the Road&#39. It&#39s one of my favorite sets, featuring a jig and two slipjigs, all classic Irish trad tunes.

I&#39ve updated this tune with the addition of guitar backing. A Scottish Strathspey.

Here&#39s a bit of what I&#39ve been able to do so far.

Character Fleadh Playing a Set of Reels

we play it in 3 the lads over there play in 4 - why not both?

August Irish Tune of the Month

Hot contra dance medley from The Gnutones, Live! CD

Update: Oct 29/12: Downloading is now available for this tune. Thanks for listening.<br><br> I been composing tunes in the last couple of weeks, and a couple in Ireland have been helping out in recording them. They are called Dulahan Ireland. We are &#34friends&#34 online through TradConnect.com. <br>Their ability to play so well a new tune astounds me at the least.. I have not tried these tunes at this pace, about 160BPM in 12/8 time which is the dotted 1/4 note gets the beat. <br>The tunes are slides, and I have one more coming which is Carpenter Bill which is a double jig in 6/8. <br>I have not allowed downloading at this time until I get permission from them to do so. It&#39s my song yes, but it is their performance. So keep checking. <br>Comments on the structure of the tune is welcomed. I don&#39t think you will have a problem with their performances.<br> Enjoy: AJ

Having fun with my first really decent bow, (a Codabow) and the Stainer. I think it&#39s going to be a good combination!!

A fiddle quartet (me, myself, & I & I + some dog notes & jingles) on fiddle and Octave Fiddle. This is what happens when one gets a new set of strings in the mail and is a rank amateur at recordings ;-)

Tunes from a Tuesday at Patrick&#39s Pub in Providence. I think Jay Gilbert is playing the tenor. I learned Bear Island from John McGann, I miss him so much. I really dig the sound of session back round noise, it just relaxes me and the amazing thing is it&#39s the same everywhere you go!

This is a fiddle tune that I was trying to play some time back when I left the fiddle. But now I have the fiddle back out and starting up where I left.

Set of Irish Reels performed by Character Fleadh

A waltz from the British Isles done with fiddle, viola & guitar.

I'm still just learning this one, but it's starting to okay! I'm playing it on my Hopf.

I was trying to "simulate" somewhat of the recording from Saint Vitus Dance Band. I was playing a solo at a request and the mixer decided to throw on the echo. Hides some of the mistakes.

An Irish Reel, the Mason's Apron, followed by a Scottish Reel, Big John McNeil. Recorded on my Zoom Q3.

I think I heard this from Percy when she uploaded her version... this is my son&#39s and I playing. Tim is on guitar and Jake and I are on the fiddles.

This tune was written by Mithril percussionist David Hughes in response to the recent events involving the oil spill here on the gulf coast. It's our anthem to the gulf coast and all who have been affected by the results of the spill. You'll hear Cajun & Celtic flavors in this Mithril 'World Music' tune.

Two Irish reels by my Celtic/World music group Mithril, featuring Andra Bohnet (flute), Ben Harper (guitar), David Hughes (percussion) and myself on fiddle. From our 2007 CD 'The Return Home'.

An Irish waltz I wrote after being inspired during my first trip to Ireland in 2002. From the first CD by my Irish/World music group Mithril, 'Banish Misfortune'.

This is a nice reel, origin unknown....

A second go at it. I think I&#39m a bit cleaner than the one I posted in January ... I hope anyway.

has Will on mandolin; a learning session at my place, 3/18/2010; needs guitar guy

George IV, Old Kings Reel, Brae Reel, Tam Lyn, The Gravel Walks, Oyster Wive's Rant, MacArthur Road Reel (pipe version)

with Brad on guitar, from a jam session at home, recorded with edirol R09. Had a little problem with the ending, otherwise it seems okay.

Polka medley: Eugene Straton, Constitution and President Garfield. with Brad on guitar; from jam session at home, recorded with edirol R09. Heard this on an old Boys of the Lough LP

from jam session at home, recorded with edirol R09, with Brad on guitar. I really like how he plays backup on jigs.