I’m in an online fiddling group that has been posting recordings of jigs for St. Patrick’s Day. Alas, I’m not even a little Irish, as far as I know, but I love the fiddle music.
I was in Ireland almost 10 years ago in the summer of 2006, on the way home from visiting my husband’s family in Germany. There were some good deals on Aer Lingus.
I had just started playing the violin again, and I found a nice book of Irish Fiddle tunes to play around with. The book came with a CD and I used to listen to it on my iPod while climbing the stairs at work for exercise (I worked on the 6th floor and I tried to take the stairs at least once a day). These tunes were good for awakening the long-dormant muscle memory.
For St. Patrick’s Day, several people in the group have posted jigs. This is my jig entry, “Gusty’s Frolics.” It seems appropriate for the weather in Ireland, which was often pretty gusty, but we frolicked anyway.
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Well done! Clapping very loudly here! I love watching you play. You play with your whole body! ❤
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Ah, reminds me of the Irish sessions! Imagine what you could do with a proper fiddle!
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The instrument is the same. It’s the style and the way it’s played that makes the difference. I am classically trained and don’t really play in the fiddle style but I want to learn more.
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When I was in Ireland I adored going to the sessions and listening to the fiddle. It’s so happy!
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Love this. I’m tapping my toes as I listen. The Irish in me just needs to join in.
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A Happy Belated St. Patrick’s Day! So loved your fiddle frolics! *clapping*
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Love the jig! Thanks for sharing!
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Well done!!! Sounded great. Btw, what’s your favorite piece to play?
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My favorite piece to play is probably Ashokan Farewell, which I blogged about in this post, Ashokan Journey: https://klallendoerfer.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/ashokan-journey/
I’ve played Ashokan Farewell solo, in church, at the farmers’ market, for a talent show, in a Facebook group challenge, and as a string quartet. It’s technically accessible, it’s beautiful, and it never really gets old.
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