Irish fiddle lesson; learn The Maid behind the Bar.

Maid behind the Bar is one of the best known Irish reels. In this fiddle lesson I show the basic melody, with suggestions for appropriate ornamentation and bowing technique. I use on-screen sheet music, and a free copy of Maid Behind the Bar is available to subscribers (see below).
There are plenty more videos on Irish fiddle tunes and techniques 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 a backing rack once a 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, 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 (due out October 2021)
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 and Scottish 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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TO REQUEST PDF’S, or ask any questions, CONTACT ME AT
[e-mail]

[@robertshorthill4153]

Another great tune worth learning to play by everyone, fiddler or mandolin, tenor banjo, guitar. You explain the tricky parts very well. So thanks, Chris. Best regards,. Bob

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Thanks Bob

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you!!!! Very nice...

[@traditionalirishmusic9550]

Serious questionis it better to keep your little finger dead straight, curve it or lift it completely, great playing by the way

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Are you talking about the right hand?

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

Nice work Chris :) One point: you play the tune with swing, but it could alternatively be played straight and emphasize the off-beat. I think that depends on who you're playing with, and the regional derivation of the version - would you agree?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Brendan, good to hear from you. You're right, I should have said that it doesn't have to be played with swing. Some reels are commonly played either way, with some it seems that they either suit swing or they don't. I'd be very interested to know if anyone has a theory as to why this is- whether it's a regional thing as you suggest, or whether something in the rhythm of the tune lends itself to swing or backbeat.

[@BrendanPowerMusic]

@@TheFiddleChannel I think it was regional when styles developed in areas that were relatively isolated from each other over centuries. The Donegal style, Clare style etc. But now it's probably down to how your main influences on RUclips do it, lol!

[@billymacinnis1810]

what kind of strings do you use ?

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Evah Pirazzi gold.

[@bobbyraspone4797]

Where can I find the free sheet music..ty

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Bobby. Email me at [e-mail].

[@deborahpeck7722]

Can you email the sheet music with the Boeing pattern

[@TheFiddleChannel]

Hi Deborah. What's you email address?

[@charlieknight8125]

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